Re: [gti-vr6] Whats the deal with the Clear Bra?

[Stuart Rotblat-Walker <mecastor@ids.net>]

I don't think every one understands what this clear bra is (but I could be
wrong).   Its not like the regular ones which are strapped to the front of the
car, these clear bras are 8 - 12 mm thick clear plastic which is adhered to the
front of the car - not removable on a daily basis.   These are not going to allow
scratches under them as when they are appliedafter the car has been cleaned.
I hope this makes things clearer for all.
Stuart

Chuck Simpson wrote:

> Yes...  bras can potentially make your paint look like ASS!!!
> I had a bra on a previous car I owned ('90 Geo Storm GSi) and
> after a few years... the paint faded just slightly except for the paint
> underneath the bra.  You will be able to notice the tiniest of differences.
> Oh BTW...  I didn't leave my bra on all of the time... and I tried to
> wash the bra (and car) on a weekly basis.  I never put Armor-All on
> the bra either (since the directions said not too).  No matter how much
> you clean it, dirt still gets under the bra, and it will scratch the paint.
>
> I also want to say that I recently attended the "Volkswagens on the Green V"
> show near Denver, CO. a week ago, and I did see several A2/A3 Golfs/Jettas
> that had a nasty line going across the hood from a BRA!!!  My friend couldn't
> believe how bad the paint looked.
>
> In my opinion... you should only use a bra for long road trips on a highway.
> This is only to prevent rocks from chipping your paint.  After you park, then
> take the damn thing off.
>
> -Chuck Simpson
> '98 Jetta GLX-VR6
> -Garrett v.11
> -European Headlight Switch
> -No DRL's
> -Rear Foglights
> -Programmable Wiper Relay
> -Painted Calipers (Red)
> -Panasonic 6-disc CD Changer
> -Modified AirBox (no cone / no mesh screen)
>
> On Mon, 24 May 1999, you wrote:
> >does anyone have a picture of the bra i can look at im thinking of just goin
> >black but i wanna see the clear ones 1st also i heard bras make your paint
> >look all stupid
> >Ian
> >85 jetta GL

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