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Old 07-04-2007, 02:11 AM
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My car has been a DD for 9 years, in a small hick *** town, gravel everywhere and I dont think I have a single "rock chip".
Old 07-04-2007, 06:34 AM
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I say no way jose unless your getting it just for a road trip. Otherwise it will mess up your paint and quite frankly it looks like ***.
Old 07-04-2007, 09:05 AM
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WOW!! Three things I've learned to never discuss at the dinner table, religion, politics and whether or not to put a bra on my car I think I will pass on it, though my old hood was full of stone chips and stuff. I travel more back roads now where there is less truck traffic, and I've found that more rocks hit the area above what a bra would protect, like the windshield! Maybe now I could be made the official "Better not put a bra on your car" mod

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Old 07-04-2007, 09:11 AM
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Bras are horrible for finishes. They trap rocks and such under the bra and cause scratches anyway. Just get a good couple layers of clear so you can wet sand without going through the paint. Or get some of that spray on bra stuff.
Old 07-05-2007, 04:46 AM
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i say just wax the **** out of it...give it a few layers...
Old 07-05-2007, 03:53 PM
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wax doesnt help with rock chips or road debris. its only good for surface contamination or UV rays.
Old 07-05-2007, 04:15 PM
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bras look retarded on all cars
Old 07-05-2007, 04:24 PM
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If my car ever grows **** I'll put a bra on it, till then not a chance. I'd rather have rock chips.
Old 07-05-2007, 11:41 PM
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I have the 3M clear 'bra' on my camaro. I've had it on for almost 4 years now and its holding up good. To install you just spray soapy water on the paint then place the 3M piece on and slide it around into position and squiggy the water out from under it.
I voted no for the black bra thing. Yes to getting a clear 3M one.
Old 07-06-2007, 10:52 AM
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is this a joke?
Old 07-06-2007, 10:53 AM
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IMO..putting a bra on the front of your car to protect the paint is retarded...cuz you never see the paint with the bra on there...
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IMO, I think its a good idea for driving in certain areas as long as it comes off when parked or isn't necessary. Rock chips aren't the coolest thing to show off after spending a bunch of money fixing the front to look good. I drive my car alot in the summer and spend alot of road time around big trucks and construction areas. I am going to look into the 3M clear ones though.
Old 07-06-2007, 01:05 PM
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f that crap


those are gay
Old 07-06-2007, 01:18 PM
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My 94 had a bra on it before i bought it. There were more scratches under the bra then on the paint that wasnt protected by the bra. Dont get a bra PERIOD
Old 07-06-2007, 02:21 PM
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Your car ain't got no ******* mang
Old 07-06-2007, 07:25 PM
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FYI: There is a new spray paint that protects the paint that won't come off in mild rain, only soap & water. Check any major auto parts store.
Old 07-06-2007, 09:26 PM
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NOOOOO...no bra























































no panties either
Old 07-07-2007, 12:40 AM
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Please NO
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3M CLEAR BRA only.
Old 07-07-2007, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
3M CLEAR BRA only.
Clear bra is definitely the way to go. Had the full hood and fenders done on my car in addition to the front end and it looks great. Cannot tell anything is on there unless you know exactly what you are looking for. In a few lighting conditions the paint is not quite as shiny (haven't had a chance to Zaino or wax the bra yet) but otherwise it is invisible.


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