Nose Mask Worthwhile for Fit Sport?

sophinabobina · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:31 PM

Anyone have a Nose Mask on the Fit Sport? Are they worth the investment?
Thx,

FITFOLLY · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Get a 3M ClearBra, I hear great things about those and they are not ugly like a traditional nose mask.

Yes, I Vtec · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:39 PM

if theres nothing but gravel where u live go traditional style(as ugly as they are) cause they work the best. otherwise ^^^ go clear

Neebs · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:45 PM

I had one on my previous car and don't plan on buying one for the Fit because after prolong use, dirt accumulated under the mask and made scratches. Also, since my car was red, the hood was a different shade because the rest of the car was fading. You might not have any problems of fading with a silver or white Fit.

Yes, I Vtec · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:48 PM

my friends ef had one when he got it and it wasn't to bad. its teal and didn't really fade... they are soooo ugly though

sophinabobina · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:54 PM

Thanks all. I'll check out the clear option. The traditional ones are ugly, and like Neebs mentioned, I fear would accumulate grit underneath

Neebs · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:57 PM

The 3M clear bra is pretty expensive to install. Some people got quoted around $600-1200 for hood, bumper, lights, mirrors, and more.

InaFIT · #8 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Yup. I've had one on my '08 Fit since I bought it last summer. I think it looks great and sure saves the front end from stone chips and definitely the bugs.

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Originally Posted by sophinabobina

Anyone have a Nose Mask on the Fit Sport? Are they worth the investment?
Thx,

Yes, I Vtec · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by InaFIT

Yup. I've had one on my '08 Fit since I bought it last summer. I think it looks great and sure saves the front end from stone chips and definitely the bugs.

leather or clear?

InaFIT · #10 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yes, I Vtec

leather or clear?

Leather.

niko3257 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 10:02 PM

get the clear. also look around for the cheapest prices.

kenchan · #12 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 10:50 PM

I usually buy my clearbra from here:

Auto Paint Guard Home

Ryan runs the place and he's a good guy.

Fitguy07 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 12:29 AM

I wish they made a protective cover for whole damn hood. I do a lot of high way driving and so did the last guy. You can see all the white blemishes in the hood of my car from tiny rocks and bugs and stuff. I have NBP so you can imagine how much that sucks. If you do a lot of highway driving to and from work, I would put something on. Take it off during the weekends.

Krizz · #14 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 12:42 AM

I was out at Lowes today and saw a BBP with a black leather bra.

Didn't like it at all.

When I can get the funds together, hopefully sooner rather than later, I'm going clearbra.

Committobefit08 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitguy07

I wish they made a protective cover for whole damn hood. I do a lot of high way driving and so did the last guy. You can see all the white blemishes in the hood of my car from tiny rocks and bugs and stuff. I have NBP so you can imagine how much that sucks. If you do a lot of highway driving to and from work, I would put something on. Take it off during the weekends.

you can. I did 3/4 of my hood on my Fit and tsx. I bought my own bulk film and did it myself. Warning it does take some practice but I was lucky enough to be able to get it done right the first time. You can always have a professional install it for you for alot more money.

Here is where I buy my film from.
3M Bulk Paint Protection Film

by the way they give you instructions when they send you the film or you can get them on their website.

you can get it in 48" roll. That should cover your whole hood.

Ein · #16 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 03:59 AM

They also sell kits for the Fit. I'm going to get one

Paint Protection Kits

quick92ciFit · #17 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 01:28 PM

I think the leather bra is great for long road trips. Other than that go with the clear for every day.

Fitcious · #18 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 03:32 AM

i really dont like the nose bras...because after time and you take it off..the paint would be different color from the rest of the car

saralee · #19 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 02:26 PM

Agreed. For the occasional long road trip the leather bra should be suitable. I doubt your hood is going to change color just for having the leather bra on for one week? For the people who have the leather bra, how hard is it to take it on/off? 5 mins or less?

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Originally Posted by quick92ciFit

I think the leather bra is great for long road trips. Other than that go with the clear for every day.

kenchan · #20 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by saralee

Agreed. For the occasional long road trip the leather bra should be suitable. I doubt your hood is going to change color just for having the leather bra on for one week? For the people who have the leather bra, how hard is it to take it on/off? 5 mins or less?

the issue is it can cloud the paint if used in high humidty rain, and scuffs marks from the rain washing down grit into the bra.

ive seen some with mildew. ewwwww.