Post Pictures of your C5 in its Bra.....
02-10-2008, 03:20 PM
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02-10-2008, 03:34 PM
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02-10-2008, 03:56 PM
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I bought the Colgan Carbon Fiber. I have had great results with thisa brand. This is the 4th one I have owned. They have all been well made and the fit was very good.
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I bought the Colgan Carbon Fiber. I have had great results with thisa brand. This is the 4th one I have owned. They have all been well made and the fit was very good.
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02-10-2008, 04:10 PM
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I elected to use SPEED LINGERIE bra and mirror covers. They're triple layered for protection and have already proved themselves many times in protecting paint from road debris/rocks/cinders etc. They're also lifetime warrantied and come in colors.
Yes, they can harm paint if the bra is not tight, (flapping/abrasion) so mounting is important. SPEED LINGERIE uses a unique mounting system that they say is good to 150 mph. A bra can harm paint if installed over a dirty car. The manufacturers warn not to leave a bra installed over a wet car, either. Both should be common sense, but I'm sure the warnings reduce "litigation".
I leave mine on all the time. We went out yesterday for a 150 mile cruise in northern AZ where the roads are still covered in loose cinders...no damage to the front, but the rockers took a beating. If they made them to cover the entire car, I'd buy one...
Yes, they can harm paint if the bra is not tight, (flapping/abrasion) so mounting is important. SPEED LINGERIE uses a unique mounting system that they say is good to 150 mph. A bra can harm paint if installed over a dirty car. The manufacturers warn not to leave a bra installed over a wet car, either. Both should be common sense, but I'm sure the warnings reduce "litigation".
I leave mine on all the time. We went out yesterday for a 150 mile cruise in northern AZ where the roads are still covered in loose cinders...no damage to the front, but the rockers took a beating. If they made them to cover the entire car, I'd buy one...
02-10-2008, 04:42 PM
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I'm not going to post a pic..cars in storage right now but I carry a strechable bra (nose mask) that just snaps on...wouldn't protect against rock dings but I only use it for road trips...keeps the bug splats to a minimum and can be thrown in the wash to clean...and it's easy on..easy off and can be stored in a small bag...
02-10-2008, 04:57 PM
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I run the GM bra on mine not for looks but for the protection it provides. I'm sure the vinyl has saved countless chips in the front end and has not damaged the paint in any way.
02-10-2008, 06:09 PM
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Mine is the GM Bra, too. I don't run it all the time, only on road trips. It will not damage the paint as long as you remember to do some simple precautions -
1. Never put it over dusty dirty paint. If the car is dirty, at the very minimum use some detailing spray first to clean the areas covered by the bra.
2. When putting it on - make sure the felt inside is dirt and debris free, don't lay the bra on the ground felt side down.
3. If you get caught in the rain, remove the bra as soon as possible. The dirt on the car will wash down under the bra and when it dries it could scratch the paint.
My ten year old car is amazingly free of chips and such, which I attribute to the use of the bra.
Bob at Fitchner is running a special on the GM Bra, the manufacturer has stopped making them, but he had a few left.
1. Never put it over dusty dirty paint. If the car is dirty, at the very minimum use some detailing spray first to clean the areas covered by the bra.
2. When putting it on - make sure the felt inside is dirt and debris free, don't lay the bra on the ground felt side down.
3. If you get caught in the rain, remove the bra as soon as possible. The dirt on the car will wash down under the bra and when it dries it could scratch the paint.
My ten year old car is amazingly free of chips and such, which I attribute to the use of the bra.
Bob at Fitchner is running a special on the GM Bra, the manufacturer has stopped making them, but he had a few left.
02-10-2008, 07:13 PM
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< There's mine. 3M clear bra by XPel.