Car Bras for Mk5s?

[The_Hawk]

I asked VW spare parts about price for headlight protectors and was told they can't be used with Xenon's.

Most likely to do with the power output of the Xenons and the possibility the cover could melt (or worse).

[BeigeJet]

Most likely to do with the power output of the Xenons and the possibility the cover could melt (or worse).

I was of the understanding that xenons by law (Australian Design Rule 79 or something close) required washers. In the handbook and last years brochure it shows the washers. So if they do have washers the car bra would interfere with there operations. Possibly also interfered with by headlight protectors.

May be someone with xenons could confirm for you? Mine just halogens that I wish could throw more light!

Cheers,

Neil.

[Tim]

Xenons actually produce less heat than a halogen light to the best of my knowledge and have washers yes.
But if the lense has a protector on it whats wrong with washing the protector?

[BeigeJet]

But if the lense has a protector on it whats wrong with washing the protector?

I would have thought no problem. BUT if youv'e got a car bra then well you can't clean the protector hehe

[BrisGTI]

I was of the understanding that xenons by law (Australian Design Rule 79 or something close) required washers. In the handbook and last years brochure it shows the washers. So if they do have washers the car bra would interfere with there operations. Possibly also interfered with by headlight protectors.

May be someone with xenons could confirm for you? Mine just halogens that I wish could throw more light!

Cheers,

Neil.

HEre is a picture of my friend Black GTI, he has Xenons and a Bra and as you can see there is a hold in the bra for the spray to come out.
And no the plastic hasn't melted to the head lights.

[Tim]

aahh oops i forgot about that

[mhh]

Yeah I've looked at that stuff, but I like being able to wash/wax etc the paintwork without that sort of stuff. I've also looked at the temporary film stuff that you paint on (designed for 4WDs) but not keen on that either.

You can still wash and wax your car with a clearbra on. I've fitted it to my last 3 cars and wouldn't got without it. It looks and works so much better than an ugly and inconvenient bra.

Here's where I got mine.

https://www.invisiblecarbras.com.au

[gti]

Are car bras safe for the car? Do they cause more damage than protection? Thinking about getting one for long drives.

[gti]

Going for the invisible bra. Will be fitted soon.

[allypally]

I am getting my TDI GT done by Ozicozi today, so will try to post some pics tomorrow.

[allypally]

Here are some pics of the Ozicozi work.
This is after the film was added.
I have added small markers to 2 images to show the edge of the film. You can only see it at certain angles. I think it is an excellent job. They were working on a 430 Ferrari, a Maserati and my Golf at the time.

Can you spot the edge?


Mirror with covering


Marker shows edge

[Mischa]

looks good, what did you have done? just bonnet and mirrors? also, how much did it set you back? ill be doing this in the near future cheers.

[allypally]

Had all the front done. Bumper, Lights, Bonnet, Mirrors, Door handles (under)
All up $550

[Mischa]

Had all the front done. Bumper, Lights, Bonnet, Mirrors, Door handles (under)
All up $550

man thats cheap!!! definitely gonna do it now. thanks for that.

[gerhard]

Going for the invisible bra. Will be fitted soon.

Myer or David Jones???