Review: Covercraft Full Nose Mask

antennahead · 12-07-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

Ah, okay. I kind of vision like really bad glue residual still on there but I'm sure in a professional's hand, it would be fine.

I had my original installation done locally, by a guy that was recommended by another person in the business. This guy started out installing window tint and progressed to clearbras. He was doing all the work for the Mercedes, Porsche, and the Infiniti dealers, so I allowed him to do my car. I can't stress enough that you need someone who is experienced and has been doing this for a while to do your install, unless you are not that picky. I am too picky, and was not happy with the work. I had some stretch marks in the material, and a few places that just were not perfect. I couldn't get him to redo it, and didn't want to spend more money than the cost to replace trying to sue him...... so I found a pro in Charlotte (3 hour drive) to remove the one I wasn't happy with and install a new one. I watched him steam and remove the old one, as well as clean off the bumper. He then polished the bumper to a high shine so I would have a nice surface underneath the new clearbra. I wouldn't worry about removal down the road, from what I saw it is not an issue. Oh, the new clearbra is PERFECT. If I didn't tell people it was on the car, you would never know it.

John

Master_Ly · 12-09-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I had my original installation done locally, by a guy that was recommended by another person in the business. This guy started out installing window tint and progressed to clearbras. He was doing all the work for the Mercedes, Porsche, and the Infiniti dealers, so I allowed him to do my car. I can't stress enough that you need someone who is experienced and has been doing this for a while to do your install, unless you are not that picky. I am too picky, and was not happy with the work. I had some stretch marks in the material, and a few places that just were not perfect. I couldn't get him to redo it, and didn't want to spend more money than the cost to replace trying to sue him...... so I found a pro in Charlotte (3 hour drive) to remove the one I wasn't happy with and install a new one. I watched him steam and remove the old one, as well as clean off the bumper. He then polished the bumper to a high shine so I would have a nice surface underneath the new clearbra. I wouldn't worry about removal down the road, from what I saw it is not an issue. Oh, the new clearbra is PERFECT. If I didn't tell people it was on the car, you would never know it.

John

Very insightful. I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you in the long run. Down the road after I finish graduate school, I may have to consider this. Thank you, John!

antennahead · 12-09-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

Very insightful. I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you in the long run. Down the road after I finish graduate school, I may have to consider this. Thank you, John!

You're very welcome

Master_Ly · 01-11-2010, 11:42 PM

Okay, after finding out that the OEM one does NOT use velcro, I decided to return my Covercraft one and purchase the OEM one. I also did realize it does fit better.

I wish I had taken a picture of the Covercraft completely fitted to give an accurate comparison because the picture in my 1st post of this thread was a test fitment. I attached some pictures of the OEM one fitted on completely.

The only PITA with the OEM one was putting it on. That sucker was super snug! But it is worth the effort!

So bottom line:

Fitment: OEM (much more snug)
Quality: TIE
Difficulty (putting it on): Covercraft
Design: OEM (just by a little because it uses industrial buttons versus velcro in certain areas)

So the winner is OEM! If this helped, please "rep" me! Thank you!

sonic370 · 05-09-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I bought the Nissan full-nose mask made for the 370Z. It cost about $25.00 more than the Covercraft, however the stretch fit is perfectly skin-tight so there is absolutely no looseness or folds to be seen anywhere. And the Nissan mask has the plastic hooks...no use of velcro at all.

From the looks of the Covercraft in the picture it doesn't look well designed given the folds in the material. It looks rather loose and ill-fitted.

I agree i just put on the Nissan mask on my 370.It fits like a glove and i like the use of the plastic hooks. I'd rather look at the black bra then look at and deal with chips.

tonybui · 05-10-2010, 12:14 AM

What's the point of a bra ?? you trying to keep your car nice from rocks but with bra on, its already ugly !!

wishihadnav · 05-10-2010, 03:00 PM

^haha..not a fan of bras either.

Spec Jay · 05-10-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

i cant see myself getting a car bra...

ive seen too many of my friends have them and end up with a line all the way across the hood where the upper end of the bra continiously beat the hood from the wind at speed...

especially with nissan's soft paint...

thats why you get a full front clip cover. thats what i did.

Master_Ly · 05-16-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

What's the point of a bra ?? you trying to keep your car nice from rocks but with bra on, its already ugly !!

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

^haha..not a fan of bras either.

To each his own so for me, I agree with you two. I much rather not sport a bra. BUT, as I mentioned in my previous posts in this thread, I do a lot of long interstate driving at a minimum of a bi-weekly frequency and during the spring and summer seasons, I straight up just don't want to sit and scrub off all of the ridiculous number of bugs that I kill. If having a bra to reduce the workload of cleaning my car (and minimize rock chips), then so be it. I consider it as a cleaning efficiency investment.

Also, I'm the same way with waxing her so it's just as frequent.

Ztoon · 05-16-2010, 12:10 PM

Now, it's called the bro. Or, the mansiere.

Well, I have to tell you, it's a very interesting idea.

You know, selling bras exclusively to women, we're really only utilising
fifty percent of the market.

And, to be perfectly frank, I've always felt I could use some support. I
know, when I'm wearing Banlon, there appears to be some jiggling.

I wouldn't be caught dead in Banlon.

So uh, what d'you see in the back? Hooks? Velcro?
What?

Definitely velcro.

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Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	Now, it's called the bro. Or, the mansiere. Well, I have to tell you, it's a very interesting idea. You know, selling bras exclusively to women, we're really only utilising fifty percent of the market. And, to be perfectly frank, I've always felt I could use some support. I know, when I'm wearing Banlon, there appears to be some jiggling. I wouldn't be caught dead in Banlon. So uh, what d'you see in the back? Hooks? Velcro? What? Definitely velcro. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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