Review: Covercraft Full Nose Mask

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I'm not putting false information about anything. And its funny you should mention the "tire" incident you had. That is exactly what one of the incidents I was refering to when I had a clear bra on my Shelby GT and it didn't do sh*t. The foot long piece of tire "gator" flew off the back of a semi and slammed the front passenger portion of my front fascia. It actually pierced the clear-bra leaving a ragged edge in the clear-bra material and made it to the actual bumper plastic leaving a tread mark outline and indentation that to the day I sold the car never came out.

Now on my 370Z I had the same thing happen but I had the leather "80's technology" bra on. It slammed the car even harder than the other incident with the Stang as this "gator" was larger and rocked the 370Z when it hit it. I immediately pulled over to the side of the road expecting to find all kinds of damage....and there was absolutely nothing at all. Even the "80's technology" leather still remained intact. It just had a flat-black scuff across the leather at the strike point which came off very easily using some leather cleaner and conditioner.

So spare me your knee-jerk "sales job" when I can show that "80's technology" works any day of the week because it NEVER fails and isn't a pure CRAP SHOOT like when using "modern-day clear-bra technology".

And BTW...just because a clear-bra makes its way onto some exotic brand of vehicle has absolutely nothing to do with how well the clear bra will actually protect the car. So HTP AutoWorks, do you want a shot at the "proven technologies" title?

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

My favorite color is Green.

Originally Posted by frost

Reading these posts, I wish ZKindaGuy was a CamaroKindaGuy so he could go join those folks. Did no one ever teach you that it's not what you say, but how you say it?

Originally Posted by HTP AutoWorks

Well I am not sure what you mean by "taking a shot at the title" but I will put a clear bra up against a leather one any day of the week. For one I wont get laughed at for having something that ugly on a beautiful car. Two the clear bra will protect not only the front but also the rocker panels, lights, A pillars... pretty much every square inch of the car if you want it where your leather bra will only protect part of the front. 1 headlight along will cost more than the installation of a clear bra. Three with a clear bra you do not have to worry about the bra vibrating at high speeds... once dirt gets underneath it is will be abrasive on the paint. And everyone knows how soft paint is on todays vehicles. And lastly I will not ever have to worry about taking it off and putting it back on. Its on 24/7 translating to more vehicle protection all of the time... not just when you have it on. So if we want to make this a test then sure... I guess with a mouth like your you surely have something in mind... or are you just all hot air???

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

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.

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

No what is a travesty is an attitude that one shouldn't try to take care of what they do have so that it lasts longer and maintains the highest possible value. I'm glad you aren't living in my neighborhood.

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I bought the Nissan full-nose mask made for the 370Z. It cost about $25.00 more than the Covercraft, however the stretch fit is perfectly skin-tight so there is absolutely no looseness or folds to be seen anywhere. And the Nissan mask has the plastic hooks...no use of velcro at all.

From the looks of the Covercraft in the picture it doesn't look well designed given the folds in the material. It looks rather loose and ill-fitted.

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!

Originally Posted by Micas

Well, that's.. uh.. psychotic.

Dude.. you've clearly lost your mind when you've internalized discussions about a car into a rage about personal crap about who lives in your neighborhood.

Seriously.. people enjoy their cars.. and the various things that are involed with them.. but you've gone completely over the rainbow, lost your mind, one flew over the cookoo's nest crazy in response to a thread.. about a car.. on the internet.

I fear for anyone who actually knows you in person.

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

Yada..yada...yada....

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.