Caring for Car Bras and Tonneau Covers

Caring for Car Bras

A car bra (a.k.a mask) is one of the quickest, easiest and most effective way of customizing (or beginning to customize) a vehicle's appearance. A quality car bra fits tightly with no loose or flopping areas, and at the same time removes and reinstalls easily.

As a general rule, the best choice is a higher priced car bra, properly designed and carefully manufactured to fit better and with quality materials to last longer.

Car bras, like tonneau covers, are directly exposed to the sun. Consequently, one of the first things an uninformed enthusiast is inclined to do is to wipe down his or her new car bra (or new tonneau cover) with two or 3 coats of a `name-brand protectant' product...inevitably something containing silicone oils or other oils and perhaps even petroleum distillates.

While these products are never a good idea as far as vinyl is concerned, they can cause another problem on car bras...condensation under the bra. A slick glossy coating of any oily substance is a very efficient way of blocking the vinyl's ability to "breath". The result: Condensation and possible harm to the paint.

303 Aerospace Protectant, on the other hand, does not affect the breathability of vinyl. 303 beautifully enhances color and gloss and, unlike `name brand protectant's, is not greasy and oily, does not attract dust, does not wash off, is the world's most powerful UV screening protection for vinyl, beautifully enhances vinyl's color and luster and that lasting much longer than `name-brand protectant' products.

Another nifty thing about using 303 Aerospace Protectant on a car bra has to do with bugs. 75 MPH bugs just don't stick! 303'd vinyl repels dirt, dust, road oil & tar as well as bugs, and stays cleaner much longer than untreated vinyl. Any what about any bug smears or tidbits that do manage to hang on? Easy, they wipe off instantly with a damp cloth or damp paper towel. 

COLGAN CUSTOM - "The Original Car Bra"

In the early sixties, Bill Colgan created the first car bra, used by enthusiasts around the world to enhance vehicle appearance and to protect year around against nicks, stones, bugs and other high velocity, flying debris.

Now, almost 40 years later, Colgan Custom is widely recognized as the top-of-the-line bra. Colgan Custom bras are known for a body-hugging fit every time, an extremely easy to remove & re-install design, the highest quality materials and the industry's longest warranty (5 years).

To assure customers receive maximum use and enjoyment out of their Colgan Custom original bra, sport bra or mirror cover, Colgan exclusively recommends 303 Aerospace Protectant. Here's what Colgan has to say to their customers about `303':

 "Colgan Custom is "The Original Car Bra" manufacturer. All our products are exclusively designed to protect and enhance vehicle appearance. Colgan's "Memory Fit" design, superior materials and uncompromising workmanship have made Colgan the industry leader for over 36 years.

"Colgan Custom highly recommends the use of 303 on all Colgan products, because 303 has no silicone oils or petroleum distillates which break down the top quality vinyl Colgan uses. 303 has extended the life of Colgan products past the manufacturer's 5 year limited warranty. For more information on Colgan products, call the toll free number (800) 447-2727."