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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I have a Black 99 TA and and Phantom Metallic Black 06 GTO. It's alot of hell being that they are two black cars, but what do you guys do to protect your front ends from bugs and rock chips? At this point i'm ready to take the TA to the body shop for a touch-up, the GTO is ok for now, but I don't want to put an ugly bra on either of them. So what do you guys do to protect the front end paint from these issues?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I know there is some sort of clear material that goes on like a bra, also lots and lots of wax
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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+1 clear bra..
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Never used a clear bra myself, looks pretty handy though
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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anyone here tried a clear bra? Do they work the same as the regular ones?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Its nothing like a regular one... its more of a clear wrap... they use water and a squeegee to put it on... I payed someone to do it on my old car.. as long as you keep it clean with say the Chemical Guys Clear Bra cleaner it will be nearly invesible. its good stuff.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Any idea where to get this clear bra, and a price?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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call some of your local car custom stores... Its a 3M product. usually runs 3-400 installed but its better than constantly repainting the front bumper and hood
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