Henry Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Just got our new '05 Forester and I want to get a front cover/bra. Any advice on which brands/websites have good products or which to stay away from? Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Dont be that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbiker Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I would stay away from any product like that. They always cause more damage than they "protect" from and they look ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Bras have good points and bad. The good points are obvious, but the bad points you learn about the hard way. If they don't fit tightly, they will vibrate at the edges and over time abrasively remove the paint. They will over time collect dirt and dust under the edges, and over time abrasively sand down the paint. If it gets wet, and is left on the car for any time, the paint (depending on how good it is and what colour) may develop a fog that can not be buffed out. The only solution is to repaint the hood. That said, I have a factory black bra on my 1990 300ZX, which is also black. It fits tightly, I clean it regularly, the car is only driven as a toy (infrquently) and never in the rain, and if it does get wet...I take it off the car immediately and dry it out and vaccuum its underside before it goes back onto the car. It looks terriffic and I wouldn't be without it...but if this setup was my daily driver...I wouldn't do it. Sorry if this disappoints you, but I learned the hard way several cars before this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I've been seeing ads for a clear film (not sure how thick) that's applied in place of a bra. Also intended to cover and protect headlights. Custom cut to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 We had a Porsche 911 whaletail in the shop recently with the same plastic coating covering, not only the front end much like a bra would, but the rear fender bulges as well. It looked about 64th of an inch thick and was glued to the body over the paint with an adhesive backing. It obviously was not intended to come off. A few years back I also saw a moulded, clear front bra entirely of the same material as the factory Subaru hood deflector. It covered bumpers, grill, front of the hood and headlights on this sports car (too far back to recall make). It had small clear domed bumpers that were stuck to the body of the car under the plastic to keep it from rubbing on the paint but I can't recall seeing any fastener that kept it on. Maybe someone else can help out here with more details and the name of the manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Use spray-in bedliner (can also be rolled on). It is tough, available in many colors and nobody else in your neighborhood will have it. There are a few companies that make it. Rhino lining is one of the best. Line-X is another good one as well. It can be applied as thick or as thin as you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I think a bra is a good idea on a long trip, where you can encounter any number of bugs, rocks, and stuff. But I don't understand why anyone would leave one on permanently! Why do you want to protect the front end if you never see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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