KKKKEEEEWWWWLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!! I may have to change my mind about the bug/stone deflector! I'm also interested in how tight the Colgan is. I have had mixed results with LeBra on other cars (great for the Camaro - not so hot for the wife's minivan).

 

Carbon Fiber Bra

I can attest to the tightness of the carbon fiber model. It needed to sit in some warm sun for about 30 minutes prior to install.

It's an extremely well made product and is nice and snug, no vibrations or flapping as of yet.

I think it gives my MO a meaner look, too!

 

Re: Carbon Fiber Bra

I can attest to the tightness of the carbon fiber model.

Do you have any pics where the carbon fiber look is noticeable?

 

I'll work on getting some pix taken and posted.

I'm more interested in the protection quality rather than the appearance, based on my cement truck encounter. But I do like the look of the carbon fiber!

 

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....looks like it covers all of the bits and pieces. Is it pretty snug?

That's gotta be one huge piece of material, the front end is rather large.

Yes it fits very tight. Better fit and quality than the OEM Nissan bra I had on my 97 Maxima. I've had the Colgan bra since Nov 03 and its been flawless.

 

How does it attach at the wheel well?

My 00 Maxima SE Bra has plastic clips that have to literally be streched to reach past the edge of the wheel well and then just slip over the edge. Not really secure but better than the 95 Maxima.

On that one you had to remove screws in the wheel well and then replace them with snaps which of course rusted out after a few years making the bra pretty much worthless.

 

How does it attach at the wheel well?

My 00 Maxima SE Bra has plastic clips that have to literally be streched to reach past the edge of the wheel well and then just slip over the edge. Not really secure but better than the 95 Maxima.

On that one you had to remove screws in the wheel well and then replace them with snaps which of course rusted out after a few years making the bra pretty much worthless.

 

How does it attach at the wheel well?

My 00 Maxima SE Bra has plastic clips that have to literally be streched to reach past the edge of the wheel well and then just slip over the edge. Not really secure but better than the 95 Maxima.

On that one you had to remove screws in the wheel well and then replace them with snaps which of course rusted out after a few years making the bra pretty much worthless.

 

In that regard the OEM Nissan bras are better - they use the secure snap clips. Too bad nissan doesn't make a full bra for the Murano. The Colgan has plastic hooks which clamp around the wheel well. It is very secure though.

 

too late

after i got a car wash i did a little inspection of the car, to my shegrin, i noticed that on the tip of my front hood it was chipped. THE PAINT WAS CHIPPED! i kept telling myself to get the bra, but i didn't think i needed it. boy was i wrong. well i ordered it for $34 off of ebay. but i was wondering, if i should touch up the paint on the hood before i put on the bra.

another note....anyone know of any cleaning solutions to help get off what seems like scratches on the paint? it looks like scratches but if i take some good ol fashion spit and use my fingernail it seems to rub off. i was thinking of getting a goo off solution. willl that ruin the paint?

 

Re: too late

after i got a car wash i did a little inspection of the car, to my shegrin, i noticed that on the tip of my front hood it was chipped. THE PAINT WAS CHIPPED! i kept telling myself to get the bra, but i didn't think i needed it. boy was i wrong. well i ordered it for $34 off of ebay. but i was wondering, if i should touch up the paint on the hood before i put on the bra.

another note....anyone know of any cleaning solutions to help get off what seems like scratches on the paint? it looks like scratches but if i take some good ol fashion spit and use my fingernail it seems to rub off. i was thinking of getting a goo off solution. willl that ruin the paint?

A good cleaner wax should be able to buff those scratches out. I like Meguiars Cleaner Wax, although right now I am using Zymol.

 

elliotgb - how about those pics of the carbon fiber bra?

 

True. But there are a big bucks in stealing vehicle specific parts and selling them. Afterall, there is a reason why the Toyota Camry is one of the most stolen vehicles in the United States - parts! It wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine someone stealing something off a car that's easily lifted (like the magnetbra) and having that part offered for sale somewhere like ebay.

You really can't take the magnet bra off without opening the hood.

 

I ended up getting the Colgan bra thanks, in part, to Eric's convincing arguments! It is snug and much better quality than the Le Bra brand I had used on prior vehicles. The black felt-like material is sewn onto the entire underside, not just the edges. I got it for just under $100 delivered. Definitely a good compromise between price and protection - given that my first preference of the clear bra was $1000 installed! Yikes!!

 

Pictures?

 

Jim C

The Colgan is probably a good choice as my MagnetBra vinyl that covers the actual magnet appears to be shrinking a little. It may be due to the extreme heat but I'm not sure.

 

We're 90F plus today in the Mid-Atlantic and the Colgan seems fine. Had to head up to Baltimore yesterday for some business and the bra really saved the front end of the Murano from the darned cicadas buzzing around the parkway. Still got some bug guts on the hood and windshield. But again, it seems to help the front quite a bit. Here are some pics of the Colgan bra installed.

 

 

 

Congrats, good choice!

 

I would add that I had to unscrew the upper part of the front spray deflector to get the plastic clips in to the wheel well. The spray deflector bolted right on top of the bra from there. No biggie and extra assurance that the bra isn't going anywhere.

 

I like it, it looks hot. Makes you want to wear leather pants to go with it...

 

I like it! I had a bra on my previous car.... I always took it off when it rained and washed the car and then back on..... I like the protection... like the looks but hate the care associated with it.

How long does it take to put on and off?

 

I installed a MAG bra on My Pearl White MO a MAG Bra and it looks awesome... maybe i should say.:31: It's almost like it's invisible.. I think this is the best protection you can buy for your MO. The bra contours the hood very nicely and is sure not to move with a stip of rubber that contour the outer perimeter of the front of the Hood. Contrary to the traditional bras such as leather (immitation leather) , they do move and vibrate and eventualy wear the paint. I don't care how tight you put them on. It is a design flaw.. What's the point.. protecting the hood while the edges of your fender is being worn by your straps that holds the bra! The mag bra is simple yet efficient. inexpensive. Easy to install and remove, almost no maintenance. I bought one and i have experienced the clear(3M) tape and the leather ones and by far this is the way to go!
The Tape one is way too expensive and looks like your paint is faded and no shine..may as well sand it yourself.. :werd: I could compare it to people living with plastic covers over their furniture. Give me a break.

My 2 cents...:29:

 

I think I might have been the first one with the original magnet bra and after 6 months of use, I decided to go with the colgan bra.

I was just getting too many small nicks below the hood line with the magnet bra only on top.

The colgan is an awesome design. It's literally less than a five minute job to put it on the MO. The magnet bra actually takes longer to get on, correctly, IMO.

It's my opinion that the vehicle is much better protected since it's so easy to take it off if you get caught in a rain storm or just decide to wash the mo, and it's just as easy to install.

It's well worth the money, IMO.