Nosemask or Clearbra?

Bimmer325 · 05-26-2006, 09:20 AM

is this nosemask user friendly? anybody got one?

Thomas · 05-26-2006, 09:22 AM

It's butt-ugly, why would anyone do this to their car? I would rather have nicks and scratches than a big black ugly thing on my car..

Go for the clear bra..

Bimmer325 · 05-26-2006, 09:28 AM

is nosemask a permanent fixtures? i guess they are removeable, wear it when hitting the freeway...?

Thomas · 05-26-2006, 09:31 AM

ow I don't know, that would be more logical..

Bimmer325 · 05-26-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

ow I don't know, that would be more logical..

i've seen some Porsche with the nosemask on the freeway hitting at least 200km/h, i think they are removeable. can anyone confirm this?

Jesse Wilson · 05-26-2006, 09:45 AM

Yes of course they are removable, they are also hidiously ugly and scratch the hell out of your paint as well. So although they are removable they are pretty much permanent because once the paint is faded different or scratched underneath you'll never want to take it off.

OTOH I have clear bra on both mine and my wifes car now and it has saved me countless times from road debris and also in fact from one accident I was in saved me from any damage to the paint on a minor rear end bump. I will never have another car without it.

Jesse

canucklion · 05-26-2006, 09:48 AM

ditto

and that nosemask looks like it's got pimpples with those lil' bumps.

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Originally Posted by Jesse Wilson

Yes of course they are removable

Bimmer325 · 05-26-2006, 10:07 AM

can you post some pics on your clear bra wilson? thnks

hotsand5 · 05-26-2006, 10:28 AM

not to mention that the nosemask collects a ton of dust and crap beneath it, and it looks like it belongs on a 83 chevy caprice classic.

Hawkshaw · 05-26-2006, 12:35 PM

I agree, personally, I think the nosemask is hideous, ergo, go with the clear thingamajig...

Josh49 · 05-26-2006, 12:39 PM

Clear bra. Period.

toolfan · 05-27-2006, 11:52 AM

I would definately get the clear bra from the dealership or aftermarket company. like autobahnd, the warranty is longer than your car.

infrno4 · 05-28-2006, 08:34 AM

clear bra, theres a reason they invented it

Asiann · 05-29-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer325

is this nosemask user friendly? anybody got one?

The nose mask will offer more protection because of the thickness but the looks are horrible. I have the clear bra on mine and actually having to put another one on since a rock took out a chunk. The rock was bigger than normal since it came off a truck full of it. My wife had it that day so long story and she already heard it from me. The clearbra is easy to apply and offers the best protection with invisible application. I have it on all my cars and its great. I would also get the headlight protection film with the Xenon's since they offer a $1000 warranty if your headlights break. I have the front and rear bumper kit as well and applied it myself. Not cheap with labor but worth it. www.xpel.com

Asiann · 05-29-2006, 06:23 PM

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Thomas Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 281 Posts Drives: G21 330e Touring Join Date: May 2005 Location: Haarlem iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW 330e Touring [0.00]	It's butt-ugly, why would anyone do this to their car? I would rather have nicks and scratches than a big black ugly thing on my car.. Go for the clear bra..
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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	is nosemask a permanent fixtures? i guess they are removeable, wear it when hitting the freeway...? __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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Thomas Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 281 Posts Drives: G21 330e Touring Join Date: May 2005 Location: Haarlem iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW 330e Touring [0.00]	ow I don't know, that would be more logical..
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Jesse Wilson Lieutenant 12 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (2)	Yes of course they are removable, they are also hidiously ugly and scratch the hell out of your paint as well. So although they are removable they are pretty much permanent because once the paint is faded different or scratched underneath you'll never want to take it off. OTOH I have clear bra on both mine and my wifes car now and it has saved me countless times from road debris and also in fact from one accident I was in saved me from any damage to the paint on a minor rear end bump. I will never have another car without it. Jesse
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toolfan Banned 21 Rep 455 Posts Drives: E90 335i sedan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palatine,IL iTrader: (1)	I would definately get the clear bra from the dealership or aftermarket company. like autobahnd, the warranty is longer than your car.
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infrno4 Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VEGAS iTrader: (1)	clear bra, theres a reason they invented it
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