Where to find a bra just for trips
02-28-06, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LeslieRC
Zero sense for you perhaps. Personally, I hate seeing nicks and chips on the hoods and bumpers of my cars. I can think of nothing worse that a chip on the hood of a brand new car. My "recent" experiences with that were on a `99 GS300 and an `02 SC430. Thankfully that doesn't happen anymore to me (on my `04 SC430, `04GX470, and `05.5 A4) because I had clear bras installed on every one of them. [If you noticed, I too tend to change cars every three years, or so.] For me, the peace of mind (and a smooth and shiny front end)is more than worth the investment of a clear bra.
on protecting something than the item they're protecting is actually worth..
02-28-06, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
This is probably the only country in the world where people pay more money
on protecting something than the item they're protecting is actually worth..
on protecting something than the item they're protecting is actually worth..
02-28-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
This is probably the only country in the world where people pay more money
on protecting something than the item they're protecting is actually worth..
on protecting something than the item they're protecting is actually worth..
03-01-06, 03:20 PM
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I would never use a cloth bra even for short distances. It is inevitable that dirt, small rocks , etc will get between that cover and your paint. Then it's sandpaper city on your hood! 
03-01-06, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by is2fiddy
If I cant find a bra, the blue tape sounds like a good idea if it doesn't leave an sticky residue on the car.
I guess the blue painter's tape would work in a pinch. It would look extremely ghetto though.
03-06-06, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by heffergm
So says you. I roll my cars every three years... paying $500-800 for a clear bra install makes zero sense.
Clear bra may be a positive selling point in 3 years for a potential buyer... not to mention the lack of tiny dings.
03-06-06, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by heffergm
So says you. I roll my cars every three years... paying $500-800 for a clear bra install makes zero sense.
03-06-06, 01:00 PM
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after about 4 years of the clear bra being on, what if you decide to take it
off , due to "damage of clear bra, etc.." Won't you see the difference between
the protected paint and the weathered paint?
off , due to "damage of clear bra, etc.." Won't you see the difference between
the protected paint and the weathered paint?
03-06-06, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
after about 4 years of the clear bra being on, what if you decide to take it
off , due to "damage of clear bra, etc.." Won't you see the difference between
the protected paint and the weathered paint?
off , due to "damage of clear bra, etc.." Won't you see the difference between
the protected paint and the weathered paint?
03-06-06, 01:51 PM
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Reading through this thread, as well as others, about the positives and negatives for installing a clear bra leads me to the conclusion that having a clear bra installed is a matter of personal preference. I like my cars to look nice. I don't lease, but even if I did I would install a clear bra because it irks me to see the effects of the road on my hood and front end. Stated more plainly, having a clear bra keeps me happy and in a good mood regarding the appearence of my car. It's as simple as that for me.
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03-06-06, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ecr527
I guess the blue painter's tape would work in a pinch. It would look extremely ghetto though.
03-06-06, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wid IS350
Personally I've never seen a difference - paint cleans up like new.. maybe after 10 or so years there would be a noticeable difference.
03-07-06, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Foxberry
Wid IS350 - Do you have clear bras on your rides?
