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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Well, while giving my Z its final cleaning as she is now in winter storage, I noticed that the front bumper is getting slight paint dammage from I guess rocks and debris at high speeds.
So I guess the only solution is to put a bra on her. If anybody knows of another solution, let me know. And for those who have a bra on your Camaro, how much can I expect to pay?
Would also apreciate photos of Camaros with bras.

Thanks and yes Im talking about car bras....not the other kind.
 
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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You'll probably pay around $100-$150 for a good car bra. Personally I dont like what they look like but I understand you want to protect your paint. I just try to keep a good coat of wax on my car and when I do get some scratches I use some scratch remover or more wax that you can get at any Auto parts store. Wax and clear coat is the only armor for your paint so it doesnt chip or fade. So thats why I always do around 2-5 coats a month.

Hope this helps you. good luck!
 
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Also heres a link where you can buy some Bra's for your car
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mm...bra~parts.html
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by zstalls
Also heres a link where you can buy some Bra's for your car
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mm...bra~parts.html
Thanks for your replies.
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Don't buy one (car Bra) they do more damage then they save. $150 is a good start for repainting the nose of your car.
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by blackz87
Don't buy one (car Bra) they do more damage then they save. $150 is a good start for repainting the nose of your car.
Blackz is right,
They actually hold heat under themselves and start to bubble your paint over time.

I've seen it happen with my friend's

Sad, Sad Sight.
 
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 02:15 AM
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They have clear bras. It's like a transparent vinyl they lay of areas of the hood and/or bumper.
 
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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I know Lotus Cars Have Them as a factory option.
They Use Starshield Armor.



Starshield Website
 
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GMDCAMARO
They have clear bras. It's like a transparent vinyl they lay of areas of the hood and/or bumper.
Okay but do these clear bras cause paint bubbling like others have pointed out?
 
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Blasko
I know Lotus Cars Have Them as a factory option.
They Use Starshield Armor.



Starshield Website

Thanks. Ill look into that.
 



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