Anyone have a bra on their Vibe? Pictures please

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st_pinetree
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Anyone have a bra on their Vibe? Pictures please

Post by st_pinetree »

My hood is pretty beat up, chips etc. Trying to decide if a bra would look OK to cover it up. Or whether to ante up for some paint work. I've found some bras on sale on the net, but none with good pics for the vibe.
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Post by northvibe »

imo those black bra's are crazy ugly. I prefer the clear ones ie. 3m offers some. Lots of dealers install them along with aftermarket shops.
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Quote, originally posted by northvibe »imo those black bra's are crazy ugly. I prefer the clear ones ie. 3m offers some. Lots of dealers install them along with aftermarket shops.I like the idea of clear bras!
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Post by darcmater »

i don't think I have ever seen a clear bra, but then I guess thats the point of it.
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Post by WaveAction »

it's not really a "bra" persay..it's more like a clear vinyl that goes on the front, like the bumpers, fenders, hood and even the mirrors to prevent stone chips in the actual paint..http://solutions.3m.com/wps/po...nfilm
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Quote, originally posted by Herb »I like the idea of clear bras! Probably not that comfortable, but I bet they are fun to look at... wait...don't you need clear shirts too?
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Quote, originally posted by Kamikaze »Probably not that comfortable, but I bet they are fun to look at... wait...don't you need clear shirts too? oh my! *blush* Thinking about forum guys in clear bras and shirts is a little creepy... Now I'll be picturing all the GenVibe Hooody guys wearing clear bras under there... AHHHHHHHH!!!!
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Post by Kamikaze »

All to funny... back on topic:I've always thought about getting the clear 3M guard on the front of my vibe... but never got around to doing it cause it's like $200 or more...
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'tis better to have spent that money before you got any chips tho it wouldn't be worth it now
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Post by Kamikaze »

I don't have any chips.. or if I do... very minimal. (but for st_pinetree as suppose since he does, it really won't pay for him to do the "clear bra"... unless he get's a new hood... then that would be the first thing I would do.the worst part on my car is the back bumper behind the wheels... maybe I should get mud flaps...
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Post by darcmater »

my hood is beat to snot, and it seems to have gotten worse since I lowered the car. Think ill have to get it repainted, or perhaps get a nice new custom one : )
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Post by LOUROK »

Mu bumper has alot of rock chips. I'm thinking of getting a bra as well. Just I don't look forward to the paint dis-coloring
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Post by Burns1210 »

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »it's not really a "bra" persay..it's more like a clear vinyl that goes on the front, like the bumpers, fenders, hood and even the mirrors to prevent stone chips in the actual paint..I got a quote on that at the tint shop...$595!
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Post by WaveAction »

lol ya it's quite expensive cause of the material..plus you're paying guys to put it on for you..but wouldnt you rather spend $600 now on that stuff then say $1500+ to paint your hood and bumper cause of stone chips? even though i cant speak cause i dont even have anything to protect the front of my car
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Re: Anyone have a bra on their Vibe? Pictures please (st_pinetree)

Post by mixer »

I am cleaning my 04 Vibe today so I will get a couple of pics of it with the bra on it, for you.
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Re: Anyone have a bra on their Vibe? Pictures please (mixer)

Post by mixer »

Here is one pic.

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Re: Anyone have a bra on their Vibe? Pictures please (mixer)

Post by mixer »

Another pic.

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Post by Sublimewind »

Car bras can be as destructive or MORE destructive than the rock chips..!!! If you get anything under them (dirt) it's held aginst the paint and acts like a sander... If they get wet, they can STICK to the paint... and finally, as your paint fades around it, the paint under it stays the same shade as when it went on... Clear bras are expensive, but you can also purchase the material and do it yourself if you are crafty..
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