What do you think of this? Good/Bad purchase?
Off-TopicDiscuss What do you think of this? Good/Bad purchase? in the Auto Detailing Forums forums; I'm tinkering with the thought of getting a nose mask for my car.
Since my car is brand new, ...
I'm tinkering with the thought of getting a nose mask for my car.
Since my car is brand new, I want to keep the front end free of rock chips, not to mention all the bugs. I love the thought of having a 100,000 mile car w/ a perfect front end.
The nose mask is nice in the sense that is covers the entire front end and the front of the hood. My car is also black there for it wouldn't look to bad imo.
I say absolutely not. I can see how you want to keep the front-end free or rockchips, but here are my issues with these bras:
1) Frankly, they are ugly and take away from the overal lines and "smoothness of the vehicle".
2) They look very 80s.
3) Sand and other debris gets trapped underneath is and scratches the crap out of your paint.
4) Water stays in there and doesn't have a good place to dry, so it start mildewing underneath there.
5) It's ugly
My personal feeling about Car Bras is that I would not use one. I think they spoil the look of a car. Who would I be protecting the front end from, the next owner? If you do purchase one make you sure that you keep the underneath dry. I have been told that it can discolor the paint if it is left damp. Also, keep it clean to avoid scratches if it should build up dust.
Well, you have a black ride so it won't make you ride look AS hideous as other colors.
BUT, like P1et said, it takes extra effort to ensure no dirt/debri gets between the paint and the mask.. If it does it will be like sand paper on your paint..ouch!
I contemplated getting one for my last car but ultimately decided against it....
IMO - It does detract from the overall "flow" of a vehicle.
I say absolutely not. I can see how you want to keep the front-end free or rockchips, but here are my issues with these bras:
1) Frankly, they are ugly and take away from the overal lines and "smoothness of the vehicle".
2) They look very 80s.
3) Sand and other debris gets trapped underneath is and scratches the crap out of your paint.
4) Water stays in there and doesn't have a good place to dry, so it start mildewing underneath there.
5) It's ugly
. I had one on a Honda for 100,000 miles. The paint under the bra ended up being a different color. The trapped water and sand issue is more of a pain than it's worth.
IMO you're better off getting good with chip repair (touch up).
If you want protection look into a Clear Bra. They are considerably more expensive than the one you've posted, but they don't detract from the look of the car. Heck most people don't even know thaty they are there.
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. I had one on a Honda for 100,000 miles. The paint under the bra ended up being a different color. The trapped water and sand issue is more of a pain than it's worth.
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