Front bra/mask
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Burning Brakes
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Front bra/mask
Hello all
Okay our 80ish C3's come from a era that used front bras/mask and I've been thinking long and hard about installing one to the Collector Edition. Not only for protection and to cover imperfections but really for the look of that era also. So please post up your pix's of your C3 with the bra/mask.
Okay our 80ish C3's come from a era that used front bras/mask and I've been thinking long and hard about installing one to the Collector Edition. Not only for protection and to cover imperfections but really for the look of that era also. So please post up your pix's of your C3 with the bra/mask.
Pro
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Don't have any pics but had a mini bra on my '91 vert and it rained on a trip and I didn't take off the bra. It clouded my paint. My advice is use it if you must and if it gets wet take it off immediately.
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We discovered long ago that they did more damage then they prevented; that's why you don't see them much anymore.
Also, IMO, like mullets and parachute pants of the time; they were fugly then and are still fugly now!
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If you take care of your car and front mask it is not going to hurt anything. Be sure to wash and wax before you put on the front mask. Always take it off when washing the car. If it is raining either take off the mask or don't drive. Water getting trapped under the mask is bad. if you just put it on and never take it off that is when you can have problems. Keep the mask clean and in like new condition and you shouldn't have problems. Not everyone likes the looks of them but if taken care of a good quality mask is not going to ruin your car.
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From: Duvall, WA
A bra is the perfect accessory for those who wish to add something that is both ugly and will ruin one's paint regardless of the precautions one takes. If this is what you are after, then by all means, go for it.
If you take care of your car and front mask it is not going to hurt anything. Be sure to wash and wax before you put on the front mask. Always take it off when washing the car. If it is raining either take off the mask or don't drive. Water getting trapped under the mask is bad. if you just put it on and never take it off that is when you can have problems. Keep the mask clean and in like new condition and you shouldn't have problems. Not everyone likes the looks of them but if taken care of a good quality mask is not going to ruin your car.
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Burning Brakes
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I'm with you, not looking for approval just want to see how the C3 would look with one on. from your avatar looks like you have the full coverage Mask. All the cautions are well taken and I'm the type guy that would do all the necessary things/maintenance to maintain the Mask to avoid any damage.
Melting Slicks
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I really don't care what people think because I drive my car. Will head out on 50/75/100 mile trips and the front end is saved by having it on. When I return home I will remove it or if going out the next day leave it on. Never wash the car with it on. Using it for 5 years and no problem with paint so those who say it ruins paint never seem to post pictures, and describe how they took care of their car.
It's your car.
It's your car.
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I'm with you, not looking for approval just want to see how the C3 would look with one on. from your avatar looks like you have the full coverage Mask. All the cautions are well taken and I'm the type guy that would do all the necessary things/maintenance to maintain the Mask to avoid any damage.
is a better shot of it
Last edited by tonak; Nov 28, 2014 at 12:18 AM.
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I like the look of the bras on some of the cars. But unfortunately I agree that they cause more problems than they are supposed to solve. i put one on my 86 vette for a drive from San Jose to Orange County. It scuffed the paint where the edge went over the hood. Now I may need to leave it on to hide the place where it scuffed up the paint.
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almost invisible bra
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