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lexus front end hood/bumper black vinyl mask

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Old 10-05-06, 10:43 AM
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Default lexus front end hood/bumper black vinyl mask

Did anybody out there actually purchase this? My car is midnight green color (actually looks black in most light). Wondering if anybody has anything positive to say about this product. I thought that because my car is so dark in color, it might not look too bad for awhile. It might protect my car until I move out of the city and can better take car of my car.
Old 10-05-06, 08:13 PM
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If you're talking about the leather/vinyl front end maks that clips onto a section of the hood and the entire front bumper, then it may look like this:

http://besttop.ru/cat15735591/

To which I really don't recommend because dirt/grime will gradually get under the mask and may cause minor abrasions especially when taking it off and putting it back on. The edge of the lining of the mask may cause sratches that are minute but will eventually become more evident in the long run.

I used to have one on another car and it was a pain to take on/off, wash and dry and maintain. For a period, it created scratches on the hood.

Clear bra is you're best bet for carefree and total front end protection.
It's worth the extra dollar.
Old 10-05-06, 10:56 PM
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careful, once you put it on make sure you take it off often and clean up. otherwise it's going to damage your paint real quick

i would never do that to my car
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I agree with Teeman.

Leather bras-stay away. Had them on my Porsches in the 90's when they were the fad. Many issues.

Magentic hood cover. Very nice product but I do not think they are available for this car. Limited protection.

Clear bra-the way to go
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