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Darren F

Darren F

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I have a new 2007 Black Lexus....Have about 5000 miles on it...Have some paint chips on the hood and front bumber...What would you think if I were to put a Front End Mask ( Bra ) on the car?
 
I used to use mine religously, but I've stopped using it becuase it was such a pain in the ass to take off and put on, but If used correctly they are worth it, they may cause some slight swirling on the front, but I say swrils are easy to take out than paint strips, I mainly use mine know during love bug season or if a have to take a long trip some where. Choose a good braqnd like LeBra.
 
I alway used them before on my Mustangs and loved it...Just wondering if putting one on a Lexus would look good...But then the car is black so it probably would blend in
 
Maybe you could invest in a clear bra if you don't really want to see it. Expensive though.
 
Sorry, but car bras too me are a waste of time. I just feel that you are protecting the front end of the car for the next person who might buy the car. It's like putting seat covers on your new car. Who is going to enjoy it? They just take away the beauty of an automobile. The cost of the bra and maybe just a little extra and you can get the chips repaired. Enjoy the beauty and lines on your car. Oh, If you get the bra wet make sure you take it off of the car to dry. If left on the car to dry it will discolor the paint underneath in time. I will get off of my soap box now. JoeD
 
I too wore a bra at one time, now I go without .... you will be surprised at just what gets under them and between the paint. As said, you also need to remove them when wet or mold can grow. Also no matter how tight they fit, there are likely and area of two that gets some wind under it and causes it to flap or rug against the paint.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
I too wore a bra at one time, now I go without .... you will be surprised at just what gets under them and between the paint. As said, you also need to remove them when wet or mold can grow. Also no matter how tight they fit, there are likely and area of two that gets some wind under it and causes it to flap or rug against the paint.
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Killer

I thought that was you bouncing down the road.
 
hahahahhahaha I'm wondering myself what he looked like in a bra?? I bet it was a nice lacy black one. Am I right?
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
I too wore a bra at one time, now I go without .... you will be surprised at just what gets under them and between the paint. As said, you also need to remove them when wet or mold can grow. Also no matter how tight they fit, there are likely and area of two that gets some wind under it and causes it to flap or rug against the paint.
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I agree. I had a black bra on my Civic (sold) and currently on my Accord. The Accord is 8 years old. This past winter, after years of use and stretching, the hood cover had some slack in it and some rocks got underneath. They left some pretty nasty scratches that will require a complete repaint to remove. I managed to reduce them somewhat with DACP but it really needs a complete repaint.

People have expressed issues with rubbing causing hazing of the clearcoat. I have not had this issue. My paint seems to be the same whether it's under the nose cover or not.

I've decided that for my next car, I'm either going to just suck it up and deal with the rock chips and then get a repaint if it gets bad -or- go with a clear bra. Worse part is, on my silver Odyssey, the primer is black and every rock chip shows up really clear.

I will say this, I do like the look of a black bra on the front of the car...it's just the maintenance that's a bear. If you do decide to go with a black bra, go for the Lexus brand one. I personally think the fit of an OEM brand is so much better than any 3rd party. I've yet to see an aftermarket bra that didn't look cheap in person. That's just my opinion...I'm sure others will disagree.
 
I searched for a bra for my Accord and found some that are like clear, hard plastic that are more like a cover for the front end and don't actually touch the paint. Anyone seen these??
 
Do a google search for H and A Accessories.com.

They are a Honda dealer that sells the accessories online. They are easily the cheapest source of OEM parts for Honda and Acura. Very fast service too.

I bought the mudguards, carpet mats, sunroof visors, bras, and trunk trays for my Civic, Accord, and Odyssey from them. Will do it for my future Honda's as well.
 
on my mustangs i never had an issue with anything getting underneath the bra and scratching the paint...maybe that was because I made it a habit to take it off on a regular basis to clean it and underneath it...just really need to do something, it really kills me to see the chips on the hood and the front of a new car
 
What about using that clear coating on the front hood? Has anyone used or had any experience with that?
 
dengood1 said:
I searched for a bra for my Accord and found some that are like clear, hard plastic that are more like a cover for the front end and don't actually touch the paint. Anyone seen these??
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Would you still happen to have the name of the company that has them?
 
Nobody has mentioned that film from 3m. I've never used one but I wonder what the consensus is out there about that product??
 
I have the InvinciShield clear bra on my black Maxima.(hood only) It's well worth the price. Installed it myself. Very easy cause the hood is pretty flat.
 
Check out Colgan Bras (vinyl). I think you can get them from AG. I always went for factory bras thinking they would be a better fit than aftermarket but, OMG! there were so much better. I always use a bra for long highway trips. Nada in the city. Never had a problem with scratches or anything else.
 
FloridaNative said:
Nobody has mentioned that film from 3m. I've never used one but I wonder what the consensus is out there about that product??
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Here's what I have read...very expensive to install properly because a good installer is hard to find. A good installation makes a world of difference. A bad install will result in trapped air bubbles and peeling in a few years.

The product itself is supposed to be very good. With proper installation, it's almost unnoticeable. They won't yelllow and can also be waxed. A pretty ideal product if not for the cost.

The cost is a huge negative. The hood covering is not that significant given the cost. I have a ton of scratches and chips on my Accord's hood (daily driver.) None would've been prevented by the Clear Bra. Fenders have very minor chips. The bumper is a mess but it will only cost $250 for a repaint. That's far less than the cost of the Clear Bra.
 
I actually looked into the clear bra....They offer it at the dealership where I work...Only problem is that I already have some chips and they would need to be repaired first or they might cause the film to bubble....Still leaning toward a regualr bra though...Had them on all my cars previously and never had any issues, even leaving it on in the rain...The ones they make now allow the air to get in so the do not damage the paint if you do not remove them right away after the rain.,...
 
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