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Summer time coming to Florida and the Love Bugs will be out. What is the best Bra protecting can I get?
To stop bugs from getting in the grill, air conditioner condenser and over the front bumper, NoviStreach Bra! I used it on my 2014 for long trips and have kept it for my Grand Sport on order.
I had used one on my Yellow C6 and also had their mirror covers. For my red 2014 didn't bother with the mirror covers but just bought them since the Grand Sport is white. They fit like a glove on the C6 and am sure they will do the same on the 2017. It is very compact and fits in a plastic food storage bag in the rear compartment (along with many other items.) Easy to install and remove, no vibration of a heavy bra that can cause wear. It is easy just hand wash and let dry.
To stop bugs from getting in the grill, air conditioner condenser and over the front bumper, NoviStreach Bra! I used it on my 2014 for long trips and have kept it for my Grand Sport on order.
I had used one on my Yellow C6 and also had their mirror covers. For my red 2014 didn't bother with the mirror covers but just bought them since the Grand Sport is white. They fit like a glove on the C6 and am sure they will do the same on the 2017. It is very compact and fits in a plastic food storage bag in the rear compartment (along with many other items.) Easy to install and remove, no vibration of a heavy bra that can cause wear. It is easy just hand wash and let dry.
Second that, keeps bugs out of the grill area. Easy on and off. Will even fit over the poverty splitter if you have one. I actually like the look of it when on also.
PPF is not the answer. The new generation is very porous. They now even tell you NOT to use anything (wax/polish) that is yellow because it WILL discolor the film. Bug juice and bird duty will do the same.
Where did you come up with that? It certainly isn't true of XPEL Ultimate or SunTek.
I had XPEL Ultimate on a white F-Type, and waxed over it many times. It still looked brand new after 3 years, and XPEL provides guidance that it's not only OK, but preferable to treat it just like paint for extra protection. Now obviously you don't use anything abrasive.
Sounds like you've never had any experience w/ today's PPFs, which is much better than the stuff from 10 years ago, which did yellow.
Where did you come up with that? It certainly isn't true of XPEL Ultimate or SunTek.
Sounds like you've never had any experience w/ today's PPFs, which is much better than the stuff from 10 years ago, which did yellow.
right from Expel:
"Contamination from road oils, diesel smoke, pollen, and pollution can cause discoloration and deglossing of the film. While traditional automotive waxes can provide a small level of protection against contamination...moreover, waxes that contain dyes and other chemicals such as naptha or kerosene may dis color or degloss the film over time and should be avoided".
I have have been using PPF for 15+ years...long before 95% of the population knew what it was. I have extensive experience with Expel, 3M and Suntek. The film did not yellow...the glue did.
For protection from bugs, both on the painted bumper and also from getting in the grill area, I find the novi-stretch works very well. I also live in Florida (love bug country).
To stop bugs from getting in the grill, air conditioner condenser and over the front bumper, NoviStreach Bra! I used it on my 2014 for long trips and have kept it for my Grand Sport on order.
I had used one on my Yellow C6 and also had their mirror covers. For my red 2014 didn't bother with the mirror covers but just bought them since the Grand Sport is white. They fit like a glove on the C6 and am sure they will do the same on the 2017. It is very compact and fits in a plastic food storage bag in the rear compartment (along with many other items.) Easy to install and remove, no vibration of a heavy bra that can cause wear. It is easy just hand wash and let dry.
I've been thinking about getting one of those. I have heard, however, that if you drive in the rain, it will get soaked and heavy then sag and pull away from the car. Have you had any rain experience?
Sorry but those car bras look hideous. I have been using PPF for the last 15+ years and it works great. In my last three cars I have not noticed any yellowing.
Last year drove over 2700 miles with the Nova Stretch Bra, through some heavy rain, no problems. Took it off and washed it with hose. Also have the mirror covers. Both work well for me.
Charles, if you're looking for a heavier bra that protects from high speed larges objects on long road trips it surely ain't the GM bra, so save your money there. These are pictures from our first 5K mile trip with that bra. It's a sucky design that doesn't stay secure around the wheel well opening. I've bought an even thicker Colgan that has more secure clips to try on our next trip in August. I'm hoping for better results this time.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; 03-15-2017 at 01:02 PM.
PPF is not the answer. The new generation is very porous. They now even tell you NOT to use anything (wax/polish) that is yellow because it WILL discolor the film. Bug juice and bird duty will do the same.
I just had suntek put on my C7 and you are correct. I was told by the shop not to wax it. In fact they told me not to use any detail spray unless it is clear. Cost me 900 dollars so I'll listen to them!
I've been thinking about getting one of those. I have heard, however, that if you drive in the rain, it will get soaked and heavy then sag and pull away from the car. Have you had any rain experience?
Not true.
Since it made of Lycra you just take it off (2min job) and wring it out. When my get covered with Glue Bugs from driving on the highway, my wife just throws it into the wash and its as good as new.
Sorry but those car bras look hideous. I have been using PPF for the last 15+ years and it works great. In my last three cars I have not noticed any yellowing.
If you live in bug country, a bug loaded air conditioner condenser looks worse! I'm not worried about the car bumper, the bugs come off if you have sufficient Zaino with Z-CS as a finish. But it doesn't do anything for the bugs that pass through the grill-nor does using plastic wrap!
My '34 ProStreet Rod is so difficult to get bugs off the air conditioner condenser and rad I use a removable screen that clips to the grill even though it is mostly just driven to Shows! It's designed to fit the '34 grill. I just remove it when I get there.
03-14-2017, 09:54 PM
