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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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Is there any problem with leaving the bra on if it gets soaked in the rain? The manufacturer warns against the paint getting faded because it cannot dry out with a wet bra attached. I normally don't drive my car in the rain but there is always the chance of a stray thunderstorm in the summer.
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Just made a trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, it rained most of the way left the bra on till I got there and then took it off. I let it dry before putting it for the trip home. I would not leave it on overnite if it was wet.
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Pappi
Is there any problem with leaving the bra on if it gets soaked in the rain? The manufacturer warns against the paint getting faded because it cannot dry out with a wet bra attached. I normally don't drive my car in the rain but there is always the chance of a stray thunderstorm in the summer.
Water "trapped" under the bra (or wet innner linning) COULD be subjected to heat and actually evaporate(steam!!) and discolor your paint. Vinyl is not the most porous of materials and will turn your bra into a Hothouse.
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by natejohn
Water "trapped" under the bra (or wet innner linning) COULD be subjected to heat and actually evaporate(steam!!) and discolor your paint. Vinyl is not the most porous of materials and will turn your bra into a Hothouse.
I have heard of this happening after the bra got soaked and then the car was left in the hot sun.
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