Miata Mailing List: July 1994, Message #48
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   From: "Michael Simmons" 
Subject: Re: mask info.
   Date: Mon, 4 Jul 1994 21:27:36 -0400

Jim Jamieson writes:

> I am thinking of buying a front end mask/bra. Does anyone have esperiences in
> general with them - i.e., is the paint abraided under the mask and is it
> necessary to remove the mask during washing? Has anyone had experience with th
> Motorsport bra which covers more of the front end than the regular one from
> Mazda? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I have a bra that was purchased from Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories
that covers more of the front end than the factory bra.  I don't know
if it's the same one as other aftermarket sources.  It is more of a
nuisance to install since it is in several pieces -- front, part of
hood, each headlight -- but it protects more of the car.  OTOH, I've
never gotten a nick in the paint with the bra off higher than the
factory bra covers so I question the value of the larger bra.  I've
never had it cause a problem with my white paint, although it's left
some very slight black lines at a couple of seams a couple of times.
No problem, though, they came off.  The bra should be removed for
washing or in the rain (according to the manufacturer) to avoid
trapping water under it against your paint.  Bras are meant for
occassional, not constant, use.

Mike Simmons