Recently I traveled 2800 mi., consisting of 7, 400 mi. back and forth trips making a move in my CBP '09 Sport. The paint, being notoriously soft, sustained considerable damage on the front end, mainly on the bumper. It almost looks sand blasted. Since the bumper is plastic, and won't run the risk of rust damage, I wish to hide this damage using a mask. Honda makes a mask and I also found an aftermarket product.
2009 Honda Fit LeBra All Weather Car Bra
My questions is to those who either have the OEM or LeBra is:
Do they have cutouts for the fog lights?
Is there a mesh protector for the lower A/C condenser grille?

While I don't particularly like the look of a mask, I can't stand to see the damage and its certainly cheaper than a repaint.

A WARNING!
If you plan on a lot of highway driving get some kind of protection. I should have bought the bra BEFORE the move.

 

3M make a clear front end mask product some have used. Forum search will turn it up.

I bought the OEM mask and only use the hood part. The bumper part is good, but a bit difficult to install. Cutouts and everything is on the money. Even a separate panel for the front plate if you have one - solid if you don't. Not sure, but I don't believe the OEM has any mesh over the lower opening.

 

Thanks for the reply. I considered the 3M mask but from the posts it seems that its the most expensive option, is not thick enough to protect against the most severe debris, and will not hide the existing dings. I will want to use the bumper mask only, preferring to use a wind deflector on the front edge of the hood.

Edit: Care to sell the lower part of the mask?

 

pm to you re: selling

 

pm to you re: buying

 

I have the bra for the sport model and it does have cut outs for the fog lights. I use it when I travel great distances as well. Recently drove to Texas and back from California, and I can say I'm glad I had it on the entire time. When I removed it I had so many bug splats and dead bugs caught up in there that would have chipped up my paint traveling at speeds of 80 and up. It is definitely a good investment, but it should not stay attached for long periods of time as it will leave an outline on the paint job.

 

I gave up on the bumper part with mine, after a while it just would not fit correctly, and the plastic inside the tab that fitted into the gap by the pass side headlight broke. So I just use the hood part. Still have the full bra on the wife's Miata, but yes it needs regular cleaning of the back lining to keep accumulated crud from damaging the paint.

 

I just purchased that LeBra. I have owned one in the past and that one was much higher quality then the honda nose mask. Thanks for the link.