Car Bra: An Added Car Protection

Anthony Fontanelle
January 7, 2008

Initial contact happens at the front end of a vehicle, which makes it vulnerable to damage. To protect this area, some motorists use a car bra. As it wraps around the car’s front end, this so-called “front-end mask” serves as a shield and gives a sleek and sporty look to the vehicle.

A car bra is commonly made of heavy vinyl with some padding underneath its surface. It can also be constructed from synthetic waterproof leather with slots and holes to accommodate the headlights and grille. Other types of car bras are of fiber glass or composite matter. Using any of these materials, a car bra then becomes capable of preventing damage to the car’s exterior paint caused by numerous elements. Dirt, scratches, and dents are among these. A car bra also prevents bugs, rock chips, and other debris from entering under the hood. These elements can affect engine performance and possibly damage the engine itself. Another problem a car bra tries to avoid is the accumulation of mud splutters in the grilles. Still one more benefit from a car bra is that it allows the car to breathe. The vinyl material lets the finish dry up when wet even while the car is in motion.

A car bra is also very useful in maintaining the car’s finish. It improves the exterior quality of a vehicle through its glossy finish, thus adding to the car’s aesthetic features.

Car bras also come in a variety of styles so the car owner has a lot to choose from, depending on his sense of style and type of vehicle.

Any motorist can easily install a car bra without getting the help of a professional mechanic. Additional chassis modifications are no longer needed when mounting a car bra since bolts and snaps are already available to secure it in place. Car bra maintenance is also simple since its material is easy to wash. Also, dirt does not easily cling to its surface.

Source:  Amazines.com