NorthernMage
Veteran Member
The only car bra I can find thru Google is the LeBra but I don't see any photos of it on a MK VI. Has anyone bought a car bra for their MK VI and is it worth it?
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JSWTDI09
Top Post Dawg
Is it worth it? It really depends on why you buy it and how you use it. A bra can reduce stone chips on your hood and some people think they look "cool". However, be aware that a loose bra will flap in the wind and it can damage the very paint you want to protect. Also, they car hold moisture (water) and this also can damage paint. After rain, snow, or a car wash - they should be removed and allowed to dry thoroughly before re-installing. I had a friend who bought a bra for his Porsche and left it on for 2 years. He was really upset when he took it off and discovered that his paint was ruined and his hood rusted. A bra should not be installed permanently. How useful it is depends on how and where you drive.
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Don
mliddell
Member
You can do what I did and install a clear bra. The brand I got was digishield. Think of it like a giant screen protector you see on phones nowadays.
deucelee
Veteran Member
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clear bra's the way to go...the bras you're thinking of is so 80's and 90's...
its not really that hard to do it yourself
ReFreSh
Well-known member
I'm thinking of 3M or Xpel clear bra and still hesitating which one is better and whether it is worth or not.
rtking
Veteran Member
I had the clear bra installed (3M Ventureshield) on my Jetta and my wife's Touareg. I had 18" of the hood, fender, mirrors, bumper, headlights and fog lights covered. Great stuff and great protection. Highly recommend it.
I drive to San Diego daily. My former 2008 Altima Hybrid did not have the clear bra and after 2 years, the front of the car was sand blasted. The clear bra has protected the front of the Jetta well and, after 7 months and 24K miles, the clear bra has done a fantastic job protecting the paint. In fact, the unprotected area (the chrome VW badge, front license plate) shows pitting from being sandblasted by freeway debris, but the clear bra is unaffected and the front of the car looks like brand new.
NorthernMage
Veteran Member
OK, I am sold on the clear bra but now I just have to find someplace that does it up here on Vancouver Island. Time to Google again!
Ol'Rattler
Top Post Dawg
A bra is kinda like a bed liner on a pick-up. It will destroy the paint it is suppose to protect. Ya, sooooooooooooooo 80's.
The clear bras aren't that bad of an idea though............
The clear bras aren't that bad of an idea though............
vw2011
Well-known member
I installed clear bra and its worth it period , protect form chips on the road ,try tint windows shop i did in New Jersey. Shop have computer software and they can cut and wrap hole car if you want
dlb
Veteran Member
http://magnetbra.com/index.html
Get good reviews - no reports of paint damage. Another option to consider ...... Cheers.
Get good reviews - no reports of paint damage. Another option to consider ...... Cheers.
I am thinking about it for my 2012 passat..Where is NJ did you get it done and how much did they charge?
Sungold
Well-known member
I just (Saturday 10/29) got PPF on my 2012 Golf. Had it done at The Tint Shop on Rt.1 in Edison, New Jersey. Cost is variable depending on what you have done. Mine ran about 600. which included (bumper, grill, hood, fenders, headlights, fog lights, mirrors, door handle cups and top of the rear bumper just below the hatch. They used Avery Nano Fusion film. As the guy (Rich) who installed it said to me; "if you know its there, you can see it, if you don't know it's there you dont see it.
To me it all depends on the particular angle that your viewing it from as to whether you see it or not. "it's clear, not invisible". If you call (732-650-9100), ask for Rich- he's the guy who installs it, he's been doing this since 1999, he knows what he's doing. BTW, I dont know these people or anyone associated with them. I just know they did a good job for me.
To me it all depends on the particular angle that your viewing it from as to whether you see it or not. "it's clear, not invisible". If you call (732-650-9100), ask for Rich- he's the guy who installs it, he's been doing this since 1999, he knows what he's doing. BTW, I dont know these people or anyone associated with them. I just know they did a good job for me.
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vw2011
Well-known member
Did mine 2011 golf in same shop (tint shop,edison, nj) price about the same Rich is great, i did full rear bumper and rear windows too ,together with clear bra very happy with job.
deucelee
Veteran Member
they literally did the WHOLE hood? and the fender? if so, then wow...nice
i only did a third up the hood...you can see the line where the paint protection stops. however, i could care a less what anyone thinks about it cus it's purely for protection from rock chips and i know i won't win any car shows...and if i don't like it, i'll redo it 5yrs from now.
Sungold
Well-known member
Mine is the same as you describe. About a third up the hood and that line matches into the line on the quarter panels/fenders. If you are standing by the front doors and look at the hood, yes you can see a slight visible line. If you are standing in front of the car, the line is less visible. As you say, it for protection, I'm ok with it. "it's clear , it's not invisible". 
ReFreSh
Well-known member
I installed 3M clear bra on hood, fender, bumper, and mirror. I'm satisfied.
tomo366
TDI Lifer, Member #68
tomo366
TDI Lifer, Member #68
Actually says Colgan Bra on it......I think Colgan bought out Car Bras and both list the 2012 Jetta on there sites....
2015 Golf Sportwagen
I guess I'm bringing up a thread from the past but I'm debating on either going for the old school front end nose mask or going with the newer 3m technology clear plastic tape. I would greatly appreciate feedback on both, if possible.
Thank you. I live in the northeast, where we get a variety of weather including snow.
I guess I'm bringing up a thread from the past but I'm debating on either going for the old school front end nose mask or going with the newer 3m technology clear plastic tape. I would greatly appreciate feedback on both, if possible.
Thank you. I live in the northeast, where we get a variety of weather including snow.