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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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I bought a factory Lexus nose bra a while back but I never got around to installing it. Now I've lost the buttons that replace screws in the wheel wells so you can clip the bra on and Lexus doesn't sell this "hardware kit" separately. Anyone know where I can get some? Thanks.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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http://acehardware.com

you'll have to go into a store though.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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did you ever find the screw/button for your bra. One of mine is missing and i just scratched the front of my car badly....need to find a button/screw....
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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No... Ace didn't have it. I'm gonna try an upholstery shop but haven't gotten around to it. Let me know if you find something!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by platinumJZZ31
I bought a factory Lexus nose bra a while back but I never got around to installing it. Now I've lost the buttons that replace screws in the wheel wells so you can clip the bra on and Lexus doesn't sell this "hardware kit" separately. Anyone know where I can get some? Thanks.
You can have mine. I took the bra off and gave it to the previous owner but I still have the buttons in the wheel wells. I'll need your stock screws to fill in the holes though. PM me and we can swap.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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you should invest in a clear bra
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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I didn't even know they made a bra for the SC - anyone have a pic?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Black Bras often cause more damage than what they are intended to protect from.
Get a clear one



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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 2.5tsoarer
Black Bras often cause more damage than what they are intended to protect from.
Get a clear one
Good advice
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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As long as you remove the bra frequently to wash it, and wax the front before you put it on, then the paint should be fine.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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I'm not gonna leave it on the car. It's just for long trips.

Troy, you got PM!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by OneJay
As long as you remove the bra frequently to wash it, and wax the front before you put it on, then the paint should be fine.
The black bra scratches the paint like sand paper from sand/dirt getting between and vibrating.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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I only use it on the beater because the paint on the front bumper is FTL , so over all its FTW?
I didn't know people used bras for looks, i thought it was always for covering up damage, lol.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Bra's are fugly on any car.
The clear ones are great tho.. Tehir like a thin vinyl overlay,
and you really dont see it unless ya look hard.
Even still their nice.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2.5tsoarer
The black bra scratches the paint like sand paper from sand/dirt getting between and vibrating.
That's why you need to wash it after trips and wax the car before putting it on. Like I said. I have a friend with a brand new tC who uses one for long trips and he takes it off either after he gets there, and washes it, and the car, or if it rains.
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