A good front end bra?

[outshined]

I may need a good, high quality nose bra for a '07 Monte SS.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

[jbrainey]

Don't waste your money. It will just rub your paint off. Keep the front waxed up good and avoid tailgating if you are concerned about paint chipping.

[outshined]

Don't waste your money. It will just rub your paint off. Keep the front waxed up good and avoid tailgating if you are concerned about paint chipping.

Has this been your experience? I thought bras were a good idea?

[Alaric]

I thought bras were a good idea?


Lemme introduce you to wife #2......

[outshined]

:yikes:

[Alaric]

I have also found them to be hard on paint , (back on topic). A good , hard , wax is probably best. It's a bear to apply and buff , but a good solution. As an alternative , a clear 'friction tape' would work while driving and be removable for shows. Check the stuff on Harley fenders , under the seat.

[Tom Brennan]

One might well argue that scratched paint and dings look better than pristine paint covered with plastic.

[outshined]

I have also found them to be hard on paint , (back on topic). A good , hard , wax is probably best. It's a bear to apply and buff , but a good solution. As an alternative , a clear 'friction tape' would work while driving and be removable for shows. Check the stuff on Harley fenders , under the seat.

My dealer says he's gonna put a teflon coating on the paint, if I want it. (no charge) I told him to wait until I checked it out.

I know about the tape, and might use it on the door panels (interior) to avoid shoe scuffs.

There is a clear, plastic cover called "sticky sheets" that can be used almost anywhere as well.

[jim w.]

I may need a good, high quality nose bra for a '07 Monte SS.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

try one of these bras :thmbsp:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/

[jbrainey]

Has this been your experience? I thought bras were a good idea?

I have never used one but I have friends that have and they were sorry. Road dust gets under the bra and acts as an abrasive sandpaper when the bra flaps around the edges. It leaves a shadow around the edge in the clearcoat.
Theres not a lot you can do to avoid pitting and scratching except to park it in a garage and avoid the real world. Keep it waxed up and bug splats will wash right off. Go to the dealer and get a paint touch up pen for the little nicks and treat them as soon as possible so the exposed metal don't rust and damage the surrounding paint.
Remember, its only a car. Plastic, metal, glass and rubber. Dont sweat it if if gets a scratch. If you really like the look of a bra, go for it! YMMV

[Alaric]

One might well argue that scratched paint and dings look better than pristine paint covered with plastic.


One might also argue that lamp cord sounds as good as decent speaker wire. One would be wrong in both cases. IMO.

[outshined]

I have never used one but I have friends that have and they were sorry. Road dust gets under the bra and acts as an abrasive sandpaper when the bra flaps around the edges. It leaves a shadow around the edge in the clearcoat.
Theres not a lot you can do to avoid pitting and scratching except to park it in a garage and avoid the real world. Keep it waxed up and bug splats will wash right off. Go to the dealer and get a paint touch up pen for the little nicks and treat them as soon as possible so the exposed metal don't rust and damage the surrounding paint.
Remember, its only a car. Plastic, metal, glass and rubber. Dont sweat it if if gets a scratch. If you really like the look of a bra, go for it! YMMV

It's a black SS. I know it's gonna get some blems and chips and stuff. I just want to try and minimize these things. You know how black shows every little imperfection.

I've heard in the past that bras biggest drawback was condensation, but newer ones have tiny perforations that are supposed to evaporate any moisture under the thing. My sense is it won't do it fast enough, and lead to what some of you are saying.

I'm gonna re-think the bra thing. I won't be driving the car every day... only on picture perfect ones. I have another car for everyday use, my '94 Lumina Euro.

[outshined]

try one of these bras :thmbsp:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/

Reminds me of a friend who once said "It's not the car so much. It's what's under the hood that matters" :yes:

[jim w.]

Reminds me of a friend who once said "It's not the car so much. It's what's under the hood that matters" :yes:

just keep the nose waxed up

[Alaric]

Lemme introduce you to wife #2......



Reminds me of a friend who once said "It's not the car so much. It's what's under the hood that matters"


:yes:

[outshined]

:yes:

Youse guys are killin me. :D

[jbrainey]

It's a black SS. I know it's gonna get some blems and chips and stuff. I just want to try and minimize these things. You know how black shows every little imperfection.

I've heard in the past that bras biggest drawback was condensation, but newer ones have tiny perforations that are supposed to evaporate any moisture under the thing. My sense is it won't do it fast enough, and lead to what some of you are saying.

I'm gonna re-think the bra thing. I won't be driving the car every day... only on picture perfect ones. I have another car for everyday use, my '94 Lumina Euro.

My black SS. 2000 Camaro SS. Black is beautiful but a real PITA when it comes to maintainance.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/jbrainey/mycar.jpg

[Alaric]

Very sweet ride. :thmbsp:

[Wolverine]

As one associated with the auto business I can tell you that car bra's are not a good idea unless you live out in the country on a dirt road and know you have a problem with rock chips. All of the problems previously mentioned will happen.

I am not sure why you think you need it but their are some coatings that can be applied that don't affect appearance much and will protect it from most everyday abuses.

[outshined]

[QUOTE=jbrainey;1771438]My black SS. 2000 Camaro SS. Black is beautiful but a real PITA when it comes to maintainance.

That is a really nice Camaro. :yes:
Ive had 2 '71 RS's. I like Camaros :thmbsp:

[Wolverine]

[QUOTE=jbrainey;1771438]My black SS. 2000 Camaro SS. Black is beautiful but a real PITA when it comes to maintainance.

That is a really nice Camaro. :yes:
Ive had 2 '71 RS's. I like Camaros :thmbsp:

I have always been a little partial to them myself, though I tend to like the Firebirds just a little more. The new ones are a definite improvement build-wise over the 80's versions and with SMC doors they are ding proof as well.

[outshined]

[QUOTE=outshined;1772110]

I have always been a little partial to them myself, though I tend to like the Firebirds just a little more. The new ones are a definite improvement build-wise over the 80's versions and with SMC doors they are ding proof as well.

Not too much info on the new Camaro, from what I can see. Anybody know when they'll be for sale? I sometimes don't have the time to research all the stuff I want.

I'm on the list for a new Challenger... 35 on the list with only 5 coming in, but you gotta know a bunch of people will decline the offer, I think.

[stuwee]

I have also found them to be hard on paint , (back on topic). A good , hard , wax is probably best. It's a bear to apply and buff , but a good solution. As an alternative , a clear 'friction tape' would work while driving and be removable for shows. Check the stuff on Harley fenders , under the seat.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:
(back on topic) That made me wet:D Stop!!!!!!!!

Craig