posted 01-24-2006 10:14 AM                  

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Originally posted by Key Man:
If you get the bra and it gets wet
you might want to remove it and let
it dry off of the car.
My bra caused the clear coat to become
a milky color. I know of others who have also
experienced this problem.
No more bra for me.

Al

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I had the same experience in 2001 when the Bra got wet. The paint on the hood was ruined and I had to have it repainted. I initially swore not to ever use one again and sold mine to Wayne Finch. However I have used one since then (borrowed one) on a couple of occasions. I will probably buy another one. At the first sign of rain it will and has been taken off. I also would not leave it on while parked overnight. Especially in high humidity.

posted 01-24-2006 10:47 AM                  

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Originally posted by Key Man:
If you get the bra and it gets wet
you might want to remove it and let
it dry off of the car.
My bra caused the clear coat to become
a milky color. I know of others who have also
experienced this problem.
No more bra for me.

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I also agree!!! This is why I will remain bra less!

posted 01-27-2006 09:33 AM                  

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Originally posted by ORANGE PEEL:
On the dark color Kat's the Bra WILL cause condensation to form beneath the clear coat when left on in damp or rainy weather. This actually happens to Silver and lighter colors also but is very difficult to see. If the paint does "FOG" a heat lamp can be stationed above the area for about 4 + hours, 4 to 6 inches above surface, and wallah the fogging disappears. Have had this on Chrysler JXI, Dark Green Metallic, Dodge Intrepid R/T both red and black, and was able to clear it up, Chrysler actually has a TSB on this someplace. In fact the warning comes in the Bra box from the Chrysler supplier. Jim

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posted 01-27-2006 03:18 PM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by Key Man:
If you get the bra and it gets wet
you might want to remove it and let
it dry off of the car.
My bra caused the clear coat to become
a milky color. I know of others who have also
experienced this problem.
No more bra for me.

Al

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It does say not to let it dry while on the car.

Beware- thanks for clearing things up.....

Louis--at least if you want the one I have you will save around $25...... like I said its still in the box,

posted 01-29-2006 03:41 PM                  

Needless to say, when I removed the bra I noticed the cloudiness in the silver paint on the hood where the bra was. I left the hood bra off for the remainder of the trip, but continued on with the nose covered since that area was totally fine. I guess the hood being flat trapped more water which just sat there. The nose just drains off.

When I got home I removed the tribal flame decal I designed & placed on the hood a few years back & it was even more evident. The decal actually protected the paint. I tried hand waxing (with several professional grade products), I tried my Porter-Cable Dual-action orbital buffer... No results... I was getting instructions & recommendations from Classic Appreciation Auto Detail Center (Where CJ & Bob took Zack's Black Kat to be brought back to life). Still no results... When I attended the Woodward Dreamcruise last fall I went over to Classic Appreciation where Greg (ClassicAppreciation)tried hand polish & tried a High-Speed buffer...Still nothing...Decided to do a little light wet sanding & it worked great. He just skimmed the clear coat enough to get the cloudiness out. Needless to say the Hood bra has been put away for good. I know I was caught under extreme freak conditions, but just rather not take a chance. I will still use the nose bra for long trips & I recommend it.

Check the weather reports & the roads you will travel. (heavy Truck traffic etc.) Extra note... If you get a Prowler trailer always use one on it!!!

WildBill