What are the options we have as far as car bras for the rogue?any recommendations?
Will be going on a small road trip and want to prevent all the bugs and things that hit that front end of the car...
Rogue Bra
Re: Rogue Bra (MR NISMO)
http://nissan.dealerfit.com/st...5.php
http://www.nissanaccessories24...cid=9
I'm sure there is another style or two out there made after-market, but these ones are made for the rogue and allow you to open the hood still while it is on due to it being two pieces.
http://www.nissanaccessories24...cid=9
I'm sure there is another style or two out there made after-market, but these ones are made for the rogue and allow you to open the hood still while it is on due to it being two pieces.
Re: Rogue Bra (Big_Joe)
For about 3 times the money if I remember correctly, you can have a 18" large piece of plastic (usually 3M products) installed on your car.For more, you can cover the whole front of the car, even the headlights.
It is more expensive, but it is less noticeable (you have to be close to the car to see it and people won't probably see it if you pay for the whole hood), and last a long long time.
A body shop nearby will probably do it for you.
It is more expensive, but it is less noticeable (you have to be close to the car to see it and people won't probably see it if you pay for the whole hood), and last a long long time.
A body shop nearby will probably do it for you.
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Re: Rogue Bra (Pescakl1)
By far the most common paint protection system used today is the clear protection film. The old-style leather bras are very rare now partially because the look is outdated (sooo 90's), and also it isn't the best for the paint. Those bras collect and trap a lot of dirt, and actually do more harm to the pain than good unless you take remove them often and wash the bra and paint thoroughly.
Basically they're a pain in the butt, I've had them in the past and would not recommend them at all. I currently have the hard plastic hood deflector, and this has been a great addition to the look of the vehicle, and a very functional way of protection the front end. I've considered adding the clear bra protection, but don't want to pay for the labour and haven't quite had the time to commit to it. It goes on just like window tint film, you wet down the vehilce with soapy water, apply the film, slide it around on the soapy water film until it's in perfect position, then squiggy out the water. It won't guarantee protection against large rocks, but will protect against most things, and will show damage over the years but the idea is it takes the hit while your paint stays safe. The beauty is, if it gets beat up, you just peal it off and your paint looks like brand new.
If you do a search for "paint protection film", and names like "clear bra" you'll get a ton of hits, and ebay has some precisely cut kits for any parts of the Rogue you want to protect. You might want to try a DIY on an easy, flat part like the hood, and if it works well try some tougher curved areas. Or, consider having it done at a detailing shop.
Let us know what you decide!
Basically they're a pain in the butt, I've had them in the past and would not recommend them at all. I currently have the hard plastic hood deflector, and this has been a great addition to the look of the vehicle, and a very functional way of protection the front end. I've considered adding the clear bra protection, but don't want to pay for the labour and haven't quite had the time to commit to it. It goes on just like window tint film, you wet down the vehilce with soapy water, apply the film, slide it around on the soapy water film until it's in perfect position, then squiggy out the water. It won't guarantee protection against large rocks, but will protect against most things, and will show damage over the years but the idea is it takes the hit while your paint stays safe. The beauty is, if it gets beat up, you just peal it off and your paint looks like brand new.
If you do a search for "paint protection film", and names like "clear bra" you'll get a ton of hits, and ebay has some precisely cut kits for any parts of the Rogue you want to protect. You might want to try a DIY on an easy, flat part like the hood, and if it works well try some tougher curved areas. Or, consider having it done at a detailing shop.
Let us know what you decide!