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#52910 - 06/28/10 11:42 AM Nose bra
jnlitz Offline
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Registered: 04/10/09
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Loc: Canton Ohio
Just checking how many have and use a nose bra. I have one that is color matched to the car but have never put it on. It looks great sitting in the box, but I've always heard they can damage the paint by rubbing. I do drive on the high way quite a bit and often thought this should be something to consider. My thought is a true enthusiast would never consider such an option? Would be nice to protect against the stone nicks.

Jeff

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#52911 - 06/28/10 12:07 PM Re: Nose bra
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I've got one of those stretch bras and it's really easy on and off. I only use it on road trips.

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#52912 - 06/28/10 04:46 PM Re: Nose bra
Chewy Offline
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I had one on my TransAM. Black car, black bra, so it looked OK. Left it on for a two year stretch at one point, I think the paint would have done better without it kooky But that was probably my fault, there was enough dirt and sand under that thing to fill in one of those yankee sized pot holes that leadfoot has around his place.
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#52913 - 06/28/10 06:30 PM Re: Nose bra
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I don't think I'd leave a bra on the car for very long definately not all the time.

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#52914 - 06/28/10 06:33 PM Re: Nose bra
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No money to fill em up Chewy! There are more and they are bigger than the last time you been North. cheers
My black C5 hood is speckled with white debris marks. Looks bad crazy wish that I had used a bra cause now I am thinking repaint the hood. The dab on paint just doesn't blend. Over my younger years, I got pretty good at removing the bra. devilsmile I would use it on the highway if I had one. It is too late for me now
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#52915 - 06/28/10 07:02 PM Re: Nose bra
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Registered: 11/20/02
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Loc: Beautiful NW Arkansas
My car has had a 3M Clear Bra on the front facia, the mirrors and the lower 1/3 of the rear fenders since it was like a week old. So far the only real road rash I have is in the Clear Bra. When I remove it I should be looking at virgin paint. In my book ANYTHING virgin is a plus. devilgrin

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#52916 - 06/28/10 07:37 PM Re: Nose bra
bados Offline
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Registered: 01/18/07
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Loc: South Florida
I have had bras before on some cars. I would put them on for a long trip to avoid the crap those 18 wheelers throw up at you. Don't use it in the rain, that is where most of the damage and mold can occur.
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#52917 - 06/28/10 07:54 PM Re: Nose bra
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GOD never intended for BRAS weather its on a CAR or a WOMAN-Just another obstacle along the way laugh smile
My opinion is : IT LOOKS UGLY on either one smile laugh
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#52918 - 06/29/10 07:36 AM Re: Nose bra
jnlitz Offline
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Registered: 04/10/09
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Loc: Canton Ohio
Thanks for the feed back, sounds like a toss up either way. I think I'll put it on some time and see how I like the looks. I don't have any road trips planned but I do drive the highway everyday to and from work, not to mention stone nicks can come any time not just the highway.

Thanks guys

Jeff

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#52919 - 06/29/10 10:36 AM Re: Nose bra
Smokensparks Offline
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Registered: 08/21/04
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Took the bra off last month. Everything seem in good shape underneath it. Oh wait, we're talking about the Vette. :rolleyes:
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#52920 - 06/29/10 02:14 PM Re: Nose bra
RADARB8 Offline
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Loc: Beautiful NW Arkansas
Quote:
Originally posted by Smokensparks:
Took the bra off last month. Everything seem in good shape underneath it. Oh wait, we're talking about the Vette. :rolleyes:
Dan tha' Man!!! thumbsup

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#52921 - 06/29/10 03:08 PM Re: Nose bra
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I have an e-mail that I should send you guys on this subject!

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#52922 - 06/29/10 03:58 PM Re: Nose bra
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Registered: 11/20/02
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Loc: Beautiful NW Arkansas
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Originally posted by jrose7004:
I have an e-mail that I should send you guys on this subject!
If it is about boobies send it on!! devilgrin You have my email address already. thumbsup

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#52923 - 06/29/10 04:39 PM Re: Nose bra
MiCorvette-Tool guy Offline
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Registered: 12/17/02
Posts: 1928
Loc: Michigan
I use the "poor mans" bra for road trips. You cover your entire nose with Blue Painters Tape. Seriously...

Looks bad, but that's not why it's there!

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#52924 - 06/29/10 05:09 PM Re: Nose bra
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Registered: 07/11/05
Posts: 624
Loc: Bartlett, Tennessee
I use a bra I got from GM and it fits well. I suggest you keep a good coat of wax on the front and use the bra on trips then take it off for around town. If it rains on your bra on a trip it will not hurt it. Just take it off when you get where you are going so it can dry and no mold can appear. Bras do a good job of protecting your front end from highway road rocks,bugs and dirt. Also bras do a good job on holding things up on a woman. If you know what I mean.

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