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The Z Philes 01-17-2020 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3901215)
The old style Bra's will scratch the hell out of your paint. Just use painters tap or have the front of the car done in clear bra.

It’s like those smoked dark plastic hood bug guards that were popular in the 90s. I put one on my Nissan SE-V6 4X4 I had then. Beat the paint up more than the bugs would have.

POS VETT 01-18-2020 09:17 AM

The brand is "Colgan"

trbo1007 01-21-2020 08:38 PM

https://www.roadwarriorplus.com/

I run this on my 2018 Sport Tech all the time. Nose, front part of hood, A pillars, and rockers.

trbo1007 01-21-2020 08:42 PM

I have a brand new oem front bra in the box as well. I’m pretty sure this part is discontinued. These can be a pita to install initially unless it’s really hot out to help with the stretching.

Mick_12Nismo 01-22-2020 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by trbo1007 (Post 3902493)
https://www.roadwarriorplus.com/

I run this on my 2018 Sport Tech all the time. Nose, front part of hood, A pillars, and rockers.

Thanks for sharing. I had not seen this product before. I watched the YouTube video they link to on their site. It looks like using in the rain or mornings with heavy dew could be a problem. What has your experience been driving with this in the wet? Is removal easy, as claimed by the manufacturer and video reviewer?

trbo1007 01-22-2020 09:41 AM

I don't drive my Z everyday or in the rain. It's garaged.

I have this on the front of my F150. When it gets wet it looks foggy but goes back to normal after it dries out. Since my F150 has been through many heat cycles and has multiple coats, it survives the rain without issue. The key to easy removal is multiple heavy coats (at least two). After application through my experience, it needs to cure for 24 hours before getting wet. I've used this on other family member vehicles and had a peeling problem when it got wet too soon (rain just after application).

Since my Z doesn't have the heat cycles to help curing, I have to be careful when washing. I've had to touch up a few places so not a big deal.

I wash my F150 using a foam cannon with a pressure washer set to around 1100-1300 psi and rinse with the pressure washer as well for a no touch solution. The coating doesn't show any signs of peeling.

To remove the coating you would want it to be wet and looking foggy to make it easier.

I hope this helps and is not confusing.


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Mick_12Nismo 01-22-2020 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by trbo1007 (Post 3902630)
I hope this helps and is not confusing.

Very helpful and not at all confusing, especially after watching the vid. How often, if at all, do you have to reapply to your F-150? Do you find that the product is durable enough to guard against typical "road rash" (i.e. small pebbles, rocks, etc.)?

trbo1007 01-22-2020 10:55 AM

I haven't reapplied it on the F150 since last summer. It has 3 coats on the painted surfaces/grille and 2 on the chrome bumper. Early last year I removed it from the chrome bumper because it was looking nasty and reapplied it after I noticed small divots from small pebbles. If the vehicle is used every day, eventually you will have to reapply from scratch. I'm very happy with the product for what it is. I've used nose masks in the past with good luck but some applications are easier to install than others. It became a pita to always having to clean the inside of the mask after being removed.

In addition, keep in mind that a large rock will mess you up no matter what protection you're running. For me it's a good solution to keep from spending a fortune on a clear bra.

370Tyler 01-22-2020 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z (Post 3901121)
Hi folks, I am going to Z fest but May is Luv bug season in Florida and Georgia. If you live in the SE you all know about how destructive these bugs hanging on to your front end can be. I want to buy a front end bra / cover. Several companies make them, Le Bra, Cover craft and I see there is an O.E. Nissan unit. Anyone use them and if so can you give a recommendation on a good unit please. I appreciate the advice. Looking forward to Z Fest...:tiphat:

Bra's are more harm than good. sure it saves you from bugs and rocks but it causes major scratching on the clear. id recommend something called "Track Wrap". it is a temporary clear wrap that you can use on your drive there then remove and re apply more before your drive home. far better for your clear coat and will serve the same purpose as a bra.:icon17:

Hot Rod 370 Z 01-22-2020 09:20 PM

Track armour
 
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Originally Posted by 370Tyler (Post 3902650)
Bra's are more harm than good. sure it saves you from bugs and rocks but it causes major scratching on the clear. id recommend something called "Track Wrap". it is a temporary clear wrap that you can use on your drive there then remove and re apply more before your drive home. far better for your clear coat and will serve the same purpose as a bra.:icon17:

Tyler, so Im going a bit crazy for the Luv bug trip to Z fest in May. Ordered Track wrap as you suggested. Also will order La bra unit because it has a mesh cover for the radiator intake. Yes a bra can damage paint so I will look at where bra lines up and then apply Track wrap under the bra, I will also cover the headlights, turn signals, cover the A pillars and mirrors. If damage happens after that I can honestly say I did my best. Thanks for the tip on Track wrap sir.
Thanks to everyone who has replied. I appreciate it !!!

PapoZalsa 01-27-2020 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z (Post 3901180)
Yes I have seen people do that but looks a little ridicules. Would be last resort, think a bra, some cling wrap under the bra for headlights and cover the mirrors will be the way to go. The trip to Z Fest is about 540 miles north for me. No luv bugs in California which is great. We get them for about a month on May and again in late Sept. They are terrible ...


I did that the 1st time I went to ZdayZ since I had not gotten the 3M front Bra installed.

It was ugly but better than getting rock chips on a brand new car … is along trip from VA

willbutler757 02-18-2020 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z (Post 3901125)
Yes I know about clear protection but, its a bit pricey and I only need the protection for the trip up to Z Fest. I dont take my Z out during the luv bug seasons but I appreciate your suggestion..

It seems it’s always lovebug season, especially in Ocala/central Florida :rofl2: I work in The Villages and live in Tampa, so I crush them a few times a week, pesky things!


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