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Hammer · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:56 PM

I am going to have the clear bra installed on the front of my '05 MCS. My question, has anyone here had the clear bra product installed on the door cups? If so, did it help/is it needed, or was it a waste? If you don't have it, do you have an issue with any scratches or anything in the door handle area? Do you wish you had the door cup protection installed?

Thanks!!!

EBMCS03 · Aug 22nd, 2004, 10:00 PM

I dont have the clear bra installed on my MINI and no scratches from finger nails so far... 1.5 years... I think its due to how the door opens. I have TONS of scratches on the Camry but none on the MINI.

But if it doesnt cost a lot then go for it.

Hammer · Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:04 AM

Thanks EB! Tell me more about those removeable stripes.

On your sig it shows you have X-Pel clear bra, but in your response you state you don't have it. I'm assuming you meant you don't have the clear bra on the door cups? Just wondering.

Aqualung · Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:04 AM

I've got it, can't tell if it's made a big diff, but I'm happy to have it on...didn't cost me anything extra to have it put in.

EBMCS03 · Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammer

Thanks EB! Tell me more about those removeable stripes.

On your sig it shows you have X-Pel clear bra, but in your response you state you don't have it. I'm assuming you meant you don't have the clear bra on the door cups? Just wondering.

Here, post 18 has all the info on how to get the stripes.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30330&onlybyuserid=0&page=1&pp=15 &highlight=magnetic+stripes

Ya I ment I didnt get the clear bra on the door cups. I have the clear bra on the bumper, hood, all lights, side mirrors, and door edges. I still have enough material to apply to the top of the rear bumper but I never found the need to. (*My installer gave me extra for me to play around with*)

jcnick · Aug 29th, 2004, 12:29 AM

I have the clear door cup protector on my MCS. You notice them and I'm not sure they do much. Previously I had a MC (2 years) without door cup protection and didn't notice anything scratching up there. I'm not sure they are worth it.

Hammer · Aug 29th, 2004, 03:02 AM

Thanks, jcnick. That's kind of the response I was looking for.

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:56 PM	#1
Hammer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Florida Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Clear bra and door cups. . . I am going to have the clear bra installed on the front of my '05 MCS. My question, has anyone here had the clear bra product installed on the door cups? If so, did it help/is it needed, or was it a waste? If you don't have it, do you have an issue with any scratches or anything in the door handle area? Do you wish you had the door cup protection installed? Thanks!!! 2005 DS/B MCS G Stock

Aug 22nd, 2004, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	I dont have the clear bra installed on my MINI and no scratches from finger nails so far... 1.5 years... I think its due to how the door opens. I have TONS of scratches on the Camry but none on the MINI. But if it doesnt cost a lot then go for it. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hammer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Florida Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Thanks EB! Tell me more about those removeable stripes. On your sig it shows you have X-Pel clear bra, but in your response you state you don't have it. I'm assuming you meant you don't have the clear bra on the door cups? Just wondering. 2005 DS/B MCS G Stock

Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hammer Thanks EB! Tell me more about those removeable stripes. On your sig it shows you have X-Pel clear bra, but in your response you state you don't have it. I'm assuming you meant you don't have the clear bra on the door cups? Just wondering. Here, post 18 has all the info on how to get the stripes. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30330&onlybyuserid=0&page=1&pp=15 &highlight=magnetic+stripes Ya I ment I didnt get the clear bra on the door cups. I have the clear bra on the bumper, hood, all lights, side mirrors, and door edges. I still have enough material to apply to the top of the rear bumper but I never found the need to. (My installer gave me extra for me to play around with) EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Aug 29th, 2004, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcnick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle/Tacoma Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 69 Offline	I have the clear door cup protector on my MCS. You notice them and I'm not sure they do much. Previously I had a MC (2 years) without door cup protection and didn't notice anything scratching up there. I'm not sure they are worth it. ____________________ Indi Blue Cooper (Mostly Loaded) Arrived 06/07/02 Left 07/13/04 and was replaced by: Indi Blue Cooper S (Fully Loaded)

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Aug 23rd, 2004, 12:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 1,188 Offline	I've got it, can't tell if it's made a big diff, but I'm happy to have it on...didn't cost me anything extra to have it put in.

Aug 29th, 2004, 03:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hammer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Florida Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Thanks, jcnick. That's kind of the response I was looking for. 2005 DS/B MCS G Stock

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