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Topic: Fumbling with a bra
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2291
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-21-2001 08:09 PM
   
I have a friend that just bought a new '01 GT and is considering putting a bra on it. I've never done that, and know nothing about them. She has heard rumors that they can actually do more damage scraping against the paint as not having one. Anyone have experience with these contraptions?!?! Any brand/vendor recommendations?I always seem to fumble with the connectors myself. 
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Stewart
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From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-21-2001 09:07 PM
Never use a car bra on a daily basis, only for long drives and such. That way it'll protect the paint, but it won't have an opportunity to haze the paint and the finish of the car.Seriously, if you put a bra on your car and use it regularly, the long term effects will ruin the finish of your paint. Stewart [This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 08-22-2001).]
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wythors
Gearhead Posts: 2693
From: The cold, gray Pacific Northwest
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-21-2001 11:38 PM
Ditto what Stewart said. I have a bra I got at my local Ford dealer for my '93. It fits like a glove and was actually reasonably priced. I use it whenever I make a long road trip (say, to Reno?) and it's saved my front end countless rock chips. HOWEVER, after a week of road work, the edges leave marks in the paint that require some work to get out. My advice: Get one. Use it for long trips. Leave it off for daily use.------------------
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-22-2001 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by wythors:
I use it whenever I make a long road trip (say, to Reno?)
LOL! Now why was I thinking of the Reno trip when I saw this post? Oh yeah, I remember why...it was because I remembered what kind of surprised look I had on my face when I saw one on your car!! 
Stewart 
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2829
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-22-2001 04:28 PM
I thought I was reading in the bawdy shop I own one for my 92 Dodge pu Never had a problem with it but do clean the back after use and always remove it after rain etc. ------------------
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-22-2001 04:50 PM
I have a Ford bra on my 96' GT. It stays on all the time. Every wash it comes off and the back gets cleaned. If I don't wax the whole car, I always wax the area the bra covers. No problems yet. I figure I'd rather deal with some hazing than chips.
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-22-2001 07:30 PM
Well after seeing what the 'protective white strips' did to my Bullitt's paint, I won't put a Bra on any of my vehicles. If they flap in the breeze, they will definitely mark up your paint.Mike
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7885
From: Fayetteville, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-24-2001 01:04 PM
I prefer braless, myself!
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-24-2001 10:12 PM
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Originally posted by Ked:
I prefer braless, myself!
In most instances, I agree with you!  Stewart 
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-26-2002 08:14 PM
I hate cars with bras on them. Bras are for girls, NOT cars. Well, not a manly car like a mustang anyways. Maybe a beetle. LOL!!
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