Care for paint/exterior

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slmclarengt
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Care for paint/exterior

Post by slmclarengt »

I am interested to know the most economically but cost/benefit friendly options for protecting the paint and/or the exterior of the car in total. Vehicle: White 2009 2.4L VibeIf I were to go with a car bra, which one would be most recommended for good performance, seemless maintenance and most reliable. It needs to handle the cold as well (not sub -20F or anything, but definitely freezing).Otherwise, would it be better to invest in touch up paint or is there something else I could work with?Thank you!
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Post by djkeev »

Bras basically suck.No matter how they are made or what people claim, they affect the paint they "protect" and almost never for the good.Now, a sexy little number from Victoria's Secret, hmmm......
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Re: Care for paint/exterior (slmclarengt)

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Quote, originally posted by slmclarengt »Otherwise, would it be better to invest in touch up paint or is there something else I could work with?pretty sure the majority of vibe owners have touch-up paint in their garage. The vibe isn't known to have the best paint job. Go with a clear bra if you want front end protection
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Re: Care for paint/exterior (bull77)

Post by kowell »

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »pretty sure the majority of vibe owners have touch-up paint in their garage. The vibe isn't known to have the best paint job. Go with a clear bra if you want front end protectionMy 2009 Vibe is 18 months old and has a clear bra... I did my first touch up jobs last weekend.... there was quite a few hits on the hood.
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Re: Care for paint/exterior (slmclarengt)

Post by vibolista »

Magnetbra.com. Good concept. Paintable. Thicker protection than invisible bra... and less damage than soft bras.
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