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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Yeah, how do they hold up after a few washings, and do they start tearing after being hit by road rocks?
Old Oct 30, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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I think that is best color for MY06.
Old Oct 30, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Sweet car! How do those clear bras hold up over time? Is it going to yellow/dull in 5 years?

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This is my 3rd car with a clear bra. Havent had them on the cars for longer than 2 years but they look like the day they were put on. Have not had any rock chips that have torn or severly damaged the car or bra. But they have definitely saved the paint on the car. I would highly recommend it to all.
Old Oct 30, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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its nice but am i the only person that seems to think gold dosent agree with gray?
nice car none the less
Old Oct 30, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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I have not seen the clear bra on a wrx...........do you have any pictures?
Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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thats why its clear... youll never know its there, haha...

But seriously, would you mind posting a CLOSE CLOSE pic maybe showing the lines of it??? on the front fender?

Would this get in the way of waxing, or washing? like the ends curling up, or peeling?
Old Oct 31, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Boost Addict
thats why its clear... youll never know its there, haha...

But seriously, would you mind posting a CLOSE CLOSE pic maybe showing the lines of it??? on the front fender?

Would this get in the way of waxing, or washing? like the ends curling up, or peeling?

Hey, this is similar to my questions posted a few posts up ^ - Thanks!
Old Oct 31, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Wow, that color looks real good. I likey.
Old Oct 31, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Addict
thats why its clear... youll never know its there, haha...

But seriously, would you mind posting a CLOSE CLOSE pic maybe showing the lines of it??? on the front fender?

Would this get in the way of waxing, or washing? like the ends curling up, or peeling?
I will take some photos for you all but it might be real hard to see. Its visiable in person but you have to be looking for it. Washing is no problem once it has dried on for a couple of days and it will not curl on the edges IF it laid down properly and did not peel back up the same day it was put on. I have found that if it is peeling up the day you got it put on it will most likely never stay down and they have to do that part again. Yes when you wax it you will get some build up on the edge but it will wipe off.
Old Oct 31, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Looks like the pictures turned out pretty well.
They did a lot of custom pecies for the car as
the hood and fenders would not have this
much coverage. Put in another car photo
to basically show that you cant really see
the clear bra unless you are looking for it.

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In the last photo you cant see the line on
the fender. It basically goes from the
hood line and runs to the middle of the
fender to give max coverage as the
fender flares out. Also its hard to see
but the hood scoop has a half inch strip
covering the leading edge of the scoop.

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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That actually looks really good! What does it cost to have that much coverage on the car?
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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That actually looks really good! What does it cost to have that much coverage on the car?
I believe it normaly would cost around $800 but since this is my 4th car with them I got hooked up real good. Price is really up to the installer so check around. If you are in the Sacramento area TintPros in Roseville is great.
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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i bought the 06 wrx with the same color , im so so so regret taht i didnt get the STi sigh...
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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nice. some gunmetal or hyperblack rims would look sick though...
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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Thanks for the pics of the clear bra! Looks great, haha you REALLY went overboard on the hood huh? I know they dont usually go half way up, thats awesome! Looks like a well placed install... Thanks again for the info and the pics!



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