A question about CAR BRAS

GTP 044 · 03-04-2011, 06:39 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am heading off to the GT Nationals shortly and I have brought a CARBRA to use for the trip. I am intending to drive from Melbourne to Bathurst on the first day and then up to QLD on the second day. What I am wondering is if I strike rain on the way up to Bathurst and the CARBRA gets wet, can it cause damage to the paint?? I intend on taking it off overnight, but if it doesn't dry out overnight and is reinstalled damp, will it harm the paint on day 2 of driving???

Thanks in advance,

Greg.

gcg2503 · 03-04-2011, 07:57 AM

Dave may correct me if I am wrong

But I would have thought that the bonnet would require a quick buff may be necessary as it would surely leave marks on the paint

Nothing that couldnt be fixed of course - but would be visible on a car with paint correction

Jim Goose · 03-04-2011, 08:22 AM

Make sure the number plate is visible!
Work mate got done cause her car bra was over the front number plate while driving from WA to QLD !!

The car bra shouldnt move, so it doesnt rub, it may leave a mark on the edges due to rain, dust etc....

GTP 044 · 03-04-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcg2503

Dave may correct me if I am wrong

But I would have thought that the bonnet would require a quick buff may be necessary as it would surely leave marks on the paint

Nothing that couldnt be fixed of course - but would be visible on a car with paint correction

Hi George,
Dave is aware that I will be using the Bra and he is going to do extra coats of sealant/wax on the front and he says that I shouldn't have any issues. I will check with him when I pick her up however. He is putting together a "mini detail kit" for me so I can touch up any areas which require it when I get up there.

Cheers,
Greg.

Big Bird 17 · 03-04-2011, 10:38 AM

I always use the carbra when i do country trips and i leave it on
overnight when it is wet and it's never done any damage to the paint although i do have paint protection.The only damage it will do is on the guards where it hooks on,there will be some rubbing marks as the bra will move a bit with the buffeting from wind but it is easily fixed with a buff up with some polish.If you don't have any headlight protectors than you should get some as the clear plastic will stick to the glass and scratch them.These are the only negatives a can find after using a carbra but on the positive side it saves a lot of cleaning time with bugs and stops the stone chips.

Pedro · 03-04-2011, 01:32 PM

I have used CarBra's on my BF F6 and FG F6 and never had any paint problems of any description including the guard lip.

My BF was only a month old and due to a family matter I had to drive from the Gold Coast to Bellingen NSW (400kms) in shocking conditions as it was heavy rain for the entire trip. After I got there I removed the bra and there was a thin build up of black road grime around the edges. I sprayed the grime off with a hose and put the bra back on for the return journey.

My BF had no marks whatsoever on the paint. The CarBra is a tight fit and so there is no movement to cause scuffing. But make sure after each trip that you clean the underside very carefully with a soft brush and warm soapy water to remove any dust or foreign matter.