Does anyone have a bra to recommend? I couldn't find a recommendation by searching the forum.

Thanks.

 

Are you talking about a clear bra or a leather bra? I would look in to getting a clear bra for the car since the leather kind doesn't protect well enough.

Where are you located? If you're in the SoCal region I know a guy who does clear bras and who might give a discount for it too.

 

ChelsDS -

I did not realize that there was such a thing as a clear bra.

I googled for clear bras just now and I'm not clear which my wife will want (it's for her car).

I would like to know whether a leather bra is an option for an xD.

I live in No Cal, about 400 mi from LA.

Thanks for the reply!

 

i say none

 

kylelewis32, that's the impression I was getting. Thanks.

 

If you plan to lower the car, you will definitely want bra. I have a clear bra on my car and you can't see it unless my car is dirty or looking at my car from a certain angle.

Pretty sure someone will make a leather bra, but seriously you don't want one. A leather bra will scratch the paint underneath from the fine particles that are there. It will also tear from road rocks and thats how the dirt+grime get underneath to ruin the paint.

Clear bra is a heavy duty plastic piece that works really well. I have my hood, fenders, and mirrors done but I should've gone for the front bumper first.

If you don't care how the front of the car looks after a few months don't bother getting a bra at all. I chose to get the clear bra because I want to protect my car so it might be valued a bit higher than those who didn't get one down the road.

 

Clear bra is the way to go. If you can find a good installer they can make it look like nothing is there... and it really keeps the rock chips at bay.

The big problem with leather bras occurs when dust and dirt gets trapped under them and constantly rubs your paint with the vibrations and heat expansion/contraction of the metal, effectively turning the underside of the bra to sandpaper.

 

Hang on for a bit, the magnetic bra will be available soon. I have 2 of the magnetic bras and they are terrific. They don't flap around, you don't have to remove them to wash the car and nothing gets under it.

 

i would like to see the magnetic bra and how it works. sounds interesting.

 

They work quite well, we have 2, one for the Yaris and one for the Mazda5. I talked to them and they said they will have one for the Xd soon.
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They work quite well, we have 2, one for the Yaris and one for the Mazda5. I talked to them and they said they will have one for the Xd soon.
www.magnetbra.com

 

A good clear bra will not fade from the sunlight nor should the paint under the clear bra change to a different hue after you peel it off (if you need to for some reason). The color of the paint that is not covered by the clear bra should match the part(s) that are covered.

That magnetic bra is interesting, however I prefer to have one on the car that I can't see at all until I get closer or there is enough dirt to show the lines.