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Old 01-13-2011, 10:32 PM
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Leather Bra for GL

Yes, I know, they are ugly and look super cheap but I am going on a roadtrip soon and I want to protect the front end from all of those wonderful bugs. I would only have it on for long road trips. Does anyone know where I could purchase such a thing. I have done some searches online and all I can find are the clear-bras.
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not sure they make them from leather anymore.

I see a few porsche folks simply use Saran wrap. It seems to hold at high speeds. Worth a try!
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not sure they make them from leather anymore.

I see a few porsche folks simply use Saran wrap. It seems to hold at high speeds. Worth a try!
Saran wrap? Hmmm. I never thought of that. I dont know how that would look though. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
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Saran wrap? Hmmm. I never thought of that. I dont know how that would look though. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
just use blue or green painters tape. i've done it before on my long drives.
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just use blue or green painters tape. i've done it before on my long drives.
Another great idea. Now only if they made black painters tape so it wouldnt look so out of place.
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They do - only they call it electrician's tape!
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They do - only they call it electrician's tape!
Uh, NO!

Residue left by painter's tape - none.
Residue left by electrician's tape - you could mount a moose to the hood of your car!
(Even better no-residue tape is real gaffer's tape, but that's hard to find.)
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a clear bra will cause less damage to the front end than a gay leather bra. Gay as in happy of course.
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I've never used this stuff but it is made to do exactly what you need it to do.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...n+film+roll.do

If I'm going on a trip in the summer when I know it will be real buggy, I try to put a fresh coat of wax on the front end. It makes cleaning the bugs off super easy.
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a clear bra will cause less damage to the front end than a gay leather bra.
yeah, and alot more expensive. i would only be using it on long road trips. would take it off as soon as i get home.
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I've never used this stuff but it is made to do exactly what you need it to do.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...n+film+roll.do

If I'm going on a trip in the summer when I know it will be real buggy, I try to put a fresh coat of wax on the front end. It makes cleaning the bugs off super easy.
looks just like seran wrap to me, just at 10 times the cost.
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Originally Posted by jcbutta
looks just like seran wrap to me, just at 10 times the cost.
I'm not a spokesperson for the stuff or anything but per the description it has an adhesive on one side. Plus, it is only $30 for 18"X100'.

But I get it, you really want a bra...
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But I get it, you really want a bra...
lol...i love this forum!!!
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Originally Posted by jcbutta
yeah, and alot more expensive. i would only be using it on long road trips. would take it off as soon as i get home.
That would make sense, as you would hate to be seen driving around with a bra on.
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Apparently you're not alone. Who knew?

http://itn.co.uk/92d4528599fd1cb7395997cc1b9ff083.html


Japanese men are getting in touch with their feminine side thanks to a new trend in male lingerie.

They are hitching up their man ***** (moobs), finding out their cup sizes, and getting into male bras.

Akiko is the woman behind this underwear revolution.

She started selling the bras online from her Tokyo shop - The Wishroom.

She said: "I think more and more men are becoming interested in bras.

"Since we launched the men's bra, we've been getting feedback from customers saying like, 'wow, we'd been waiting for this for such a long time!'

"So I think there is a substantial customer base that was waiting to see this kind of product."

The bras cost around £20 each, come in a variety of sizes, and are available in black, white or pink.
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Originally Posted by jcbutta
looks just like seran wrap to me, just at 10 times the cost.
Actually it is a much thicker mil than saran wrap. It looks like the carpet protector stuff you buy from Home Depot with adhesive on one side to stick to carpet but wont leave any sticky residue. I've used it on carpet and it works great.
Link to HD site carpet film:
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

$11 for 2' X 50' roll. Worth a try.

Manzier from Seinfeld fame!!!! George's dad and Kramer were ahead of their time.

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