Recommendations On Bra Or Not
Safety Car
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by CUlookin
go with the 3M clear paint protection bra... I have one and love it, from 5 ft away you don't even know it's there...
I also have it on my rocker panels and on the fenders behind eachwheel! If you have a darker colored vette, just be careful when you wax
around the seams. The wax will collect there and makes the seams more
visible.
Racer
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
C5Creations has a fabric bra that stretches over the front end and covers about as much area as the other bras. It can be washed too and folds up nice and compact.
Easy on easy off.
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I have a speed lingerie bra it is expensive but it is worth it $549 plus shipping from the company they give forum members a discount and they are very nice to talk to when you call them 
Safety Car
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From: Lake Ridge VA
Originally Posted by z06cab
I hate bra's too..
I vote no Bra.
I vote no Bra.
Seriously, I've always just bitten the bullet when it comes to paint chips. If it's a daily driver, you can't let yourself get worked up about little stuff like that
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I have the GM Bra (or is it BRO?) - best bang for the buck - Fichtner sells them for about $70. The fit is very good, and once you've done the initial install, on and off real easy. The only that thing that sux about the GM bra is the instructions.....but here's a Tech Tip that really shows what involved with the install! 
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=32&TopicID=1
Oh yeah - one last thing, they say (Who's they, BTW?) you should take the bra off if in wet conditions....... I use mine only for raod trips.
Exactly!
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From: Surrey BC
Originally Posted by EHS
Read this link before you make a decision:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...0&highlight=bra
It lists the advantages/disadvantages of the different types, and includes comparison pics.
I think you'll conclude that Armorglove is the way to go.
Here are a couple pictures from that thread:
The bra is on the car.
Another shot with the clear bra.
Two test samples of 3M film and Armorglove film. Pick the one you'd rather put on your car.
Close up of the two samples. 3M is on the left.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...0&highlight=bra
It lists the advantages/disadvantages of the different types, and includes comparison pics.
I think you'll conclude that Armorglove is the way to go.
Here are a couple pictures from that thread:
The bra is on the car.
Another shot with the clear bra.
Two test samples of 3M film and Armorglove film. Pick the one you'd rather put on your car.
Close up of the two samples. 3M is on the left.
Racer
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From: Ohio
3M clear bra is the only way to go. BTW, 3M updated their film last year and it offers even more protection and guarantee against yellowing. Just wash and go and after 2 years, not a chip/scratch in the paint.
(make sure you get a quality installer, makes all the difference)
(make sure you get a quality installer, makes all the difference)
Burning Brakes
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From: Port Charlotte FL
Ok guys heres the deal, I've decided to put some miles on the vette this summer. I'm taking a road trip from florida, up to PA, then NY, and last CT. I'm thinking about buying the GM bra to put on just for the highway part of the journey. The only thing that scares me is the fact that i heard dirt can get under the bra and cause scuffing on the paint....Would this likely happen to my car, or should i not worry about it? Thanks, Chris
Drifting
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From: Spring TX
I JUST GOT LUCKY AND GOT A SPEED LINGERIE ON THE FORUM I WAS GOING TO JUST BUY A BLACK ONE AND AT THE SAME TIME I WAS NEGOTIATING FOR THE BLACK ONE A WHITE ONE POPS UP AT A FAIR PRICE AND IT WAS BRAND NEW NEVER ON THE CAR.
Wil Cooksey #256
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From: Sacramento Kalifornia
I have the 3M film and I love it. I have it on the front fascia, headlight doors (and the part of the hood in between), behind the wheels, door handles, and door edge guards. When the car is clean it is almost impossible to detect.
I wanted the protection of a bra but didn't like the looks of them, even the Speed Longerie.
I wanted the protection of a bra but didn't like the looks of them, even the Speed Longerie.
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From: The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Originally Posted by ABreturn
NO bra bro!!!
let's do some stupid math here. you not only have to pay money for the bra but you have to pay for the intangible loss and that is not being able to show its beautiful front because of the ugly bra/s.
my little calculator on my Casio wrist watch tells me that it's cheaper to just get the bumper painted once in couple years! matching color bra costs more than 300 US dollars and so does the clear 3M stuff...and tho people say they look nice and all, nothing beats the NAKED front without garments to hide its beauty.
NO bra bro!!!
let's do some stupid math here. you not only have to pay money for the bra but you have to pay for the intangible loss and that is not being able to show its beautiful front because of the ugly bra/s.
my little calculator on my Casio wrist watch tells me that it's cheaper to just get the bumper painted once in couple years! matching color bra costs more than 300 US dollars and so does the clear 3M stuff...and tho people say they look nice and all, nothing beats the NAKED front without garments to hide its beauty.
NO bra bro!!!
One of the members of my Vette club has a Torch Red as I do but with a black bra on it.
I can not imagine putting anything like that on my car. Takes too much away. Paint it every 2 years or so.
End of story.
