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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Car Bra?

I'm thinking of getting a car bra for my 208 CLK55. I would only put it on for long highway trips to avoid rock dings and salt all over the front of my car in the winter.

Has anyone used a car bra, if so can you recommend a good one?

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks, I was looking at this one, have you used it? Maybe I'm putting too much thought into something as simple as a car bra, but I'm wondering if there's any reason for concern about the bra itself adversly affecting the paint on the car etc.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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if it is installed correctly and pulled very tight there should be no issue. most of the wear you see from covers is from incorrect instalation or incorrect cover being installed.
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Don't use it in wet conditions. If it does get wet do not allow it to dry while on the car. Do not put it on a dirty car. Other than that, they do a fine job. Too bad speed lingerie, www.speedlingerie.com , doesn't make one for the W208.
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I installed one of the water based adhesive skins. Problem free.
Recommend you do it in warm weather--easier to stretch during installation.
http://www.invisiblemask.com/

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