Review: Covercraft Full Nose Mask

Apache_Driver · 12-05-2009, 12:36 PM

My RX-8 was a rock/bug magnet. I had a clear bra installed shortly after purchase and it did help out a lot, but not to the degree of a leather bra. On my red 8, I thought the black bra actually improved the way the front end looked, but I agree that they are butt ugly on our 370s. Regardless, I make frequent 300+ mile drives home, and you can't beat the protection that a good leather bra provides for long road trips. Sounds like many of you are comfortable with layering clear bras for extra protection, but for me the 300 dollar investment in something that I only use for long trips is a winner.

To be honest, I don't understand why this is such a heated topic. If the car is yours do whatever you want to protect it to the best of your ability. If a leather bra just makes you nauseous, then clearly they aren't for you. I don't think there's much of an argument, however, for saying that a sheet of plastic or two provides more protection against road debris than a thick leather pad. It may be an acceptable substitute for some, but better? That just violates whatever common sense I have left, which isn't much I assure you.

Cheers

370Zsteve · 12-05-2009, 12:40 PM

My favorite color is Green.

kdo2milger · 12-05-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

My favorite color is Green.

no its not!!!

its blue

frost · 12-05-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

My favorite color is Green.

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

no its not!!!

its blue

You two are redonkulous, everyone knows the best color for a Z is titty pink!

antennahead · 12-05-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

My favorite color is Green.

Blue dude

antennahead · 12-05-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache_Driver

My RX-8 was a rock/bug magnet. I had a clear bra installed shortly after purchase and it did help out a lot, but not to the degree of a leather bra. On my red 8, I thought the black bra actually improved the way the front end looked, but I agree that they are butt ugly on our 370s. Regardless, I make frequent 300+ mile drives home, and you can't beat the protection that a good leather bra provides for long road trips. Sounds like many of you are comfortable with layering clear bras for extra protection, but for me the 300 dollar investment in something that I only use for long trips is a winner.

To be honest, I don't understand why this is such a heated topic. If the car is yours do whatever you want to protect it to the best of your ability. If a leather bra just makes you nauseous, then clearly they aren't for you. I don't think there's much of an argument, however, for saying that a sheet of plastic or two provides more protection against road debris than a thick leather pad. It may be an acceptable substitute for some, but better? That just violates whatever common sense I have left, which isn't much I assure you.

Cheers

I did add however that from personal experience, my 3M clearbra does protect very well and has zero defects after 8 months of steady highway use.

ZKindaGuy · 12-05-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache_Driver

My RX-8 was a rock/bug magnet. I had a clear bra installed shortly after purchase and it did help out a lot, but not to the degree of a leather bra. On my red 8, I thought the black bra actually improved the way the front end looked, but I agree that they are butt ugly on our 370s. Regardless, I make frequent 300+ mile drives home, and you can't beat the protection that a good leather bra provides for long road trips. Sounds like many of you are comfortable with layering clear bras for extra protection, but for me the 300 dollar investment in something that I only use for long trips is a winner.

To be honest, I don't understand why this is such a heated topic. If the car is yours do whatever you want to protect it to the best of your ability. If a leather bra just makes you nauseous, then clearly they aren't for you. I don't think there's much of an argument, however, for saying that a sheet of plastic or two provides more protection against road debris than a thick leather pad. It may be an acceptable substitute for some, but better? That just violates whatever common sense I have left, which isn't much I assure you.

Cheers

Its heated because Mr. HTP Autoworks had to latch onto my initial post and try to make an infomercial out of what I INITIALLY said.

He argues from a completely false premise that "modern technology" is better than "past technology" which is a huge bunch of

. As the other posts here are testifying too the "old technology" leather bra's protect far better than the clear junk.

Apache_Driver · 12-05-2009, 09:51 PM

Well unfortunately I cannot side with either one as I will have both the clear bra on my car for daily driving, and save the leather one for long trips stored in the garage. Overkill, maybe, but I'll put my front bumper up against anyone else's after I put some serious mileage on the car.

I'm not too sure why anybody should be "laughed at" for having a leather bra on their car. Seems a bit much to me. But heck if that's the way it is then so be it. It's my damn car and I'll put a pink boa on the front of it if I want to.

Cheers.

370Zsteve · 12-05-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache_Driver

Well unfortunately I cannot side with either one as I will have both the clear bra on my car for daily driving, and save the leather one for long trips stored in the garage. Overkill, maybe, but I'll put my front bumper up against anyone else's after I put some serious mileage on the car.

I'm not too sure why anybody should be "laughed at" for having a leather bra on their car. Seems a bit much to me. But heck if that's the way it is then so be it. It's my damn car and I'll put a pink boa on the front of it if I want to.

Cheers.

Apache_Driver · 12-05-2009, 10:17 PM

370Zsteve,

That pic... I peed a little

Cheers

Master_Ly · 12-06-2009, 11:32 AM

Advocates or those who has had experience with clear bras, how hard is it to remove after having it on for a very long time (e.g. 5+ years)? I ask out of curiosity since the majority do have clear bras versus the classic kind, with the exception to Apache_Driver!

antennahead · 12-06-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

Advocates or those who has had experience with clear bras, how hard is it to remove after having it on for a very long time (e.g. 5+ years)? I ask out of curiosity since the majority do have clear bras versus the classic kind, with the exception to Apache_Driver!

The guy that installed mine uses steam to heat and remove the clearbra, and says they will come off easily in the hands of a pro who knows what they are doing.

Master_Ly · 12-07-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

The guy that installed mine uses steam to heat and remove the clearbra, and says they will come off easily in the hands of a pro who knows what they are doing.

Ah, okay. I kind of vision like really bad glue residual still on there but I'm sure in a professional's hand, it would be fine.

antennahead · 12-07-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

Ah, okay. I kind of vision like really bad glue residual still on there but I'm sure in a professional's hand, it would be fine.

I had my original installation done locally, by a guy that was recommended by another person in the business. This guy started out installing window tint and progressed to clearbras. He was doing all the work for the Mercedes, Porsche, and the Infiniti dealers, so I allowed him to do my car. I can't stress enough that you need someone who is experienced and has been doing this for a while to do your install, unless you are not that picky. I am too picky, and was not happy with the work. I had some stretch marks in the material, and a few places that just were not perfect. I couldn't get him to redo it, and didn't want to spend more money than the cost to replace trying to sue him...... so I found a pro in Charlotte (3 hour drive) to remove the one I wasn't happy with and install a new one. I watched him steam and remove the old one, as well as clean off the bumper. He then polished the bumper to a high shine so I would have a nice surface underneath the new clearbra. I wouldn't worry about removal down the road, from what I saw it is not an issue. Oh, the new clearbra is PERFECT. If I didn't tell people it was on the car, you would never know it.

John

Master_Ly · 12-09-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I had my original installation done locally, by a guy that was recommended by another person in the business. This guy started out installing window tint and progressed to clearbras. He was doing all the work for the Mercedes, Porsche, and the Infiniti dealers, so I allowed him to do my car. I can't stress enough that you need someone who is experienced and has been doing this for a while to do your install, unless you are not that picky. I am too picky, and was not happy with the work. I had some stretch marks in the material, and a few places that just were not perfect. I couldn't get him to redo it, and didn't want to spend more money than the cost to replace trying to sue him...... so I found a pro in Charlotte (3 hour drive) to remove the one I wasn't happy with and install a new one. I watched him steam and remove the old one, as well as clean off the bumper. He then polished the bumper to a high shine so I would have a nice surface underneath the new clearbra. I wouldn't worry about removal down the road, from what I saw it is not an issue. Oh, the new clearbra is PERFECT. If I didn't tell people it was on the car, you would never know it.

John

Very insightful. I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you in the long run. Down the road after I finish graduate school, I may have to consider this. Thank you, John!

12-05-2009, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-05-2009, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	My RX-8 was a rock/bug magnet. I had a clear bra installed shortly after purchase and it did help out a lot, but not to the degree of a leather bra. On my red 8, I thought the black bra actually improved the way the front end looked, but I agree that they are butt ugly on our 370s. Regardless, I make frequent 300+ mile drives home, and you can't beat the protection that a good leather bra provides for long road trips. Sounds like many of you are comfortable with layering clear bras for extra protection, but for me the 300 dollar investment in something that I only use for long trips is a winner. To be honest, I don't understand why this is such a heated topic. If the car is yours do whatever you want to protect it to the best of your ability. If a leather bra just makes you nauseous, then clearly they aren't for you. I don't think there's much of an argument, however, for saying that a sheet of plastic or two provides more protection against road debris than a thick leather pad. It may be an acceptable substitute for some, but better? That just violates whatever common sense I have left, which isn't much I assure you. Cheers

12-05-2009, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Well unfortunately I cannot side with either one as I will have both the clear bra on my car for daily driving, and save the leather one for long trips stored in the garage. Overkill, maybe, but I'll put my front bumper up against anyone else's after I put some serious mileage on the car. I'm not too sure why anybody should be "laughed at" for having a leather bra on their car. Seems a bit much to me. But heck if that's the way it is then so be it. It's my damn car and I'll put a pink boa on the front of it if I want to. Cheers.

12-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	370Zsteve, That pic... I peed a little Cheers

12-06-2009, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Master_Ly Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FL Posts: 176 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 20	Advocates or those who has had experience with clear bras, how hard is it to remove after having it on for a very long time (e.g. 5+ years)? I ask out of curiosity since the majority do have clear bras versus the classic kind, with the exception to Apache_Driver!