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Old 03-24-2008, 09:45 AM
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what are your thoughts about the use of a nose bra? does it hurt your paint? is it a ricer thing to do?
Old 03-24-2008, 09:48 AM
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get a clear bra
Old 03-24-2008, 09:54 AM
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+1 for clear bra.

I think the regular ones take away from the look of the car. You may be able to pull it off if your color / color scheme is right though.
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I just use mine when I know its going to be a messy drive. Want to get a clearbra, but there are so many other things i could do with that money!
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Bras are for girls.
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I bought my 06 Z used and it had a bunch of paint chips on the nose, I put on a Colgan Custom bra to cover up all the chips untill I can save up for new paint. My Z is silver and I think the bra looks good. I really dont think it looks ricer at all, but I also think it depends alot on the color of the Z. Randy
Old 03-24-2008, 10:24 AM
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:27 AM
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Those leather nose bras are best suited for 1980's pontiacs. I think they do more harm than good by retaining moisture against the paint and causing uneven wear (e.g. sun etc.)
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if your smart about it and use it the way the leather bra is intended,it works good-i think a clear bra all beat up looks worse than the paint does.
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I got my clear bra at the dealer, and if it gets damaged they are supposed to replace it. That is why you pay $500 for it! I love it. The best thing I could have done. Now I have peice of mind when I end up behind a sanding truck


You can wax it and it blends right in with the car unless your close. I am extreamly picky and have a bad case of OCD when it comes to my car and it doesnt bother me. So in short I would strongly reccomend it. Worse comes to worse, pull the sucker off and you dont have to worry about any dust or grime getting in it like you would with a leather bra.
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3+++ for the 3M clear bra. I have it on my car! Bought it when I bought the car 5yrs ago and it still looks good! What makes a 3M bra look good is the fact that you can't tell it is there unless someone points it out to you. You usually can't put it in a picture because of its clarity. I love mine. Just wish I could get paid for liking it so much!! Just kidding.
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Originally Posted by RandyK1
I bought my 06 Z used and it had a bunch of paint chips on the nose, I put on a Colgan Custom bra to cover up all the chips untill I can save up for new paint. My Z is silver and I think the bra looks good. I really dont think it looks ricer at all, but I also think it depends alot on the color of the Z. Randy

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Sorry for the dirt, its been siting in the garage most of the winter and theres still snow on the ground. Randy
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Originally Posted by maxpowers
Those leather nose bras are best suited for 1980's pontiacs. I think they do more harm than good by retaining moisture against the paint and causing uneven wear (e.g. sun etc.)
+1 on clear bra
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I have an extra leather bra I don't use if anyone wants to buy it.
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Get a clear bra, but make sure you get a good warranty. Mine is yellow as hell now so I'm stuck pealing that sh*t all off. HUGE PITA.
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I just got my front redone done with all chips, etc. taken out. Bought a nose bra, but won't be using it now. Going to have the clear bra done. Will sell the bra for $50, that's half price. That's if anybody's interested.
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http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml
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the 3mbra
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clearbra is fine if your car is brand new or like new; if it already has a few chips and nicks, that would have to be taken care of first. So the price difference is pretty large. Just something to consider.


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