Does anyone have this full front end bra?

[4thGenDub]

I know there are some MK6 bra threads out there, but I was wondering if anyone had a full front end bra similar or exact to this one...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lebra-Front-...sories&vxp=mtr

[luvadubdub]

Jesus that's gross. You know you can get 3M stone guard applied instead?... it's clear.

[4thGenDub]

Jesus that's gross. You know you can get 3M stone guard applied instead?... it's clear.

I don't like the 3m clear because I don't want a permanant solution. I purchased my GTI 8 months ago and have 4 stone chips already. I was floating the idea of a bra for long trips and would not leave it on all the time.

to each his own, here's one on an MK5 that I think looks good

[DRH]

It's practically invisible. Who cares if is permanent

[2.Fasho]

Obviously he does since its his car.

[wolfsburgfanatic]

A car bra will generate scratches underneath it and the paint will fade at a different rate than the rest of the car. There's a reason you don't see car bras used much anymore - they suck. 3M clear can be removed as far as I know, you just have to have a pro do it. To each their own though

Edit: what about this solution if you're deadset on a bra...



http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...g-MK6-Hood-Bra

[DRH]

A car bra will generate scratches underneath it and the paint will fade at a different rate than the rest of the car. There's a reason you don't see car bras used much anymore - they suck. 3M clear can be removed as far as I know, you just have to have a pro do it. To each their own though

Hmm gotcha. Thanks for the info. Now I know

[Aonarch]

A car bra will generate scratches underneath it and the paint will fade at a different rate than the rest of the car. There's a reason you don't see car bras used much anymore - they suck. 3M clear can be removed as far as I know, you just have to have a pro do it. To each their own though

Edit: what about this solution if you're deadset on a bra...



http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...g-MK6-Hood-Bra

[VW-TX]

IMHO, the Leather Bra's are perfect for road trips only. The 3M clears are good for all time, but they still get nicked up and damaged and show the damage too. These don't. IMHO, after being on many cruises with cars, the leathers are the way to go for the cruise then take it off due to any nicks.

[4thGenDub]

IMHO, the Leather Bra's are perfect for road trips only. The 3M clears are good for all time, but they still get nicked up and damaged and show the damage too. These don't. IMHO, after being on many cruises with cars, the leathers are the way to go for the cruise then take it off due to any nicks.

Thank you, that's exactly what I was thinking, and just wanted to see if anyone had one. Probably not something I will go through with doing after giving it some thought. I work at a VW dealer and we have a chip repair service that I could take advantage of.

[OettingerNY]

Just remember that if you do use a leather bra, you've got to take it off and wash underneath it. It gets really grimey under there. Just like a regular bra. Am I right ladies?

[romanl]

i wouldnt mind having one for just roadtrips.

[Guile44]

I own the LeBra. I got it because I drove to TX from DC last summer. Thank goodness I had it. A rock got kicked up by an 18 wheeler and hit my front bumper and then my windshield. Paint on front bumper was fine (no visible dent), but I needed to get a new windshield.

I only put it on if I have to drive more than 4 hours.

Negatives:
- If you leave it on too long the edges will rub out your clear coat.
- Also, never leave it on permanently. Your paint fades in the sun. If it's covered by the bra and the paint fades elsewhere, you will have tanlines that aren't very sexy...

[John Y]

Just remember that if you do use a leather bra, you've got to take it off and wash underneath it. It gets really grimey under there. Just like a regular bra. Am I right ladies?

This is the key; be very careful with it, remove it when not on long road trips (what it is good for, as the other poster suggested) and you can avoid any damage. You certainly won't get any fade from occasional use like that. I consider clear bra to be superior too, but if you don't want to make that larger investment or just want the thing au natural when you aren't on a road trip, the old school bra can serve you well - used them to good effect on 2 cars.

[OettingerNY]

Sorry, bro. The words "leather bra" conjure sexy images. This just looks like an S&M mask.

[dhectorg]

I've had a couple of these front end bras over the years and I support the general consensus here, that they are garbage. I don't care how careful you are, it will get dirt and grime underneath, which will blemish your paint. I'll never put one of these on a car of mine again, especially with the clear bra solutions now available, which are totally removable with no ill affect on the paint.

It's your car and your choice, but I say "hell no!" to vinyl bras. They will mess up you paint.