I've heard a lot of good things about the 3M invisible bra material from
people on the Mercedes ML list - if my front end wasn't already pitted I'd
seriously consider it instead of a bra.  A lot of these guys use it; some
companies sell kits with precut pieces for particular applications.

A few companies make it:
www.stongard.com
www.invinca-shield.com
www.xpel.com
www.autobahnd.com (northeast area only)

It's important that you find an installer you're comfortable with if you do
go through with it.  Cost of materials is roughly $150 (on an ML).  Most of
it is
relatively difficult labor (sorta like applying tint film).

Graham
90 GL auto CHC

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Andrew Bell
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 8:02 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: INVISIBLE BRA

I was at my pal's shop in Minnesota observing a TIICO conversion, and
noticed
that the Van had something that 3M calls an "invisible bra". Anyone ever try
it?
it's some sort of clear poly shield that is on the front of the Van, looks
like
it almost a large clear sticker. Looks cool. Looks like it'll last and
protect.
The bra was on for about 5 years (so I was told) - looked great, as did the
pain
underneath...

AB

Steve Lashley wrote:

> In a message dated 4/11/02 7:06:13 PM, Zapvw@AOL.COM writes:
>
> <<  also having to replace the nose panel since the rust
> under the bra was so pervasive.
>  >>
>
> I haven't heard of a bra causing rust.  Its more likely that you had a
number
> of dings on the nose before you started using the bra and the rust was
> already developing.
>
> Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises Inc.
> http://EuroCampers.com
> 636-797-9015
> 636-789-2127 fax