Opinions on a Bra for a car

[Spiney]

We have a Black 96 SVT Cobra. It was a garage queen from the previous owner and is a weekend car for us. Whenever we drive it, it does tend to pick up a lot of bugs on the front. I was able to find for a decent price a black Bra made for our particular model. Being as it was a limited edition and now 17 years old that's hard to find. We had one on our 92 Saturn SC sports coupe from new and it really protected the front end, and caused no problems because it was a plastic car. The front of the Cobra is mainly plastic. So what are your opinions on these? Are they a 90's thing. I admit I rarely see them on cars anymore, but after I clean it up and use the DRColorChip to repair the road rash, it would protect the front. Just looking for other opinions. Thanks much, Dave

[oldmodman]

I hate them. They constantly rub across the paint installing marring. Eventually they will even wear through the clearcoat or single stage paint.

If you are really worried about bug and rock damage go with a professionally installed clear cover. 3M is the most highly regarded product. But it's not cheap.

[Swony]

Concur. I have a 3M clear bra installed on my car and it does exactly what you are looking for without detracting from the look of the car. It is now 5 years old and I just detailed it with Meguire's Mirror Glaze 17 to bring it back to life.

[Klasse Act]

A clear bra is the only one I'd consider but with the car being a 96' its a little too late to add that now. The other bra's are terrible, terrible lookin' and aren't good for your paint.

[vet]

I never owned a bra, I just don't like the looks of them on a car. I never had a clear bra either, but if I was to do something along that line, I would be more inclined to go that route.

[swanicyouth]

Bad look. Get a clear bra

[FUNX650]

It just may not be too late to procure some PPF for a 1996 SVT Cobra!!!

Pre-cut XPEL Paint Protection Kits

And...If I understand your physicality correctly, this may be of interest, also:

Sun and Shade
704 E 4th Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
888-215-2630

ACAP Films
Mobile Service
Manheim, PA 17545
888-866-2227

Rock Guard
1327 Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-428-2969

Porsche of the Main Line
4005 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
610-886-1000

Clear Choice Detailing
45 E. City Ave
Suite 534
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(215) 879-2783

Rose Detailing
1107A Harrisburg Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-258-4000

Automotive Image
4230 Tumbrell Drive
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-804-5626

Stone Free Films, LLC
Mobile Service
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 903-3933

A-1 Automotive Solutions
Mobile Service
Baltimore, MD 21214
410.444.0606

Koslosky MARS
Mobile Service
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 394-2191

BTW... You, as well as and most independent PPF installers, may purchase bulk rolls of PPF for custom-fits.




Bob

[Bagua]

Clear bra is the way to go, installation by the dealer was a few hours and the prices are reasonable.

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