> > Not so. If you use the nosebra *properly* it should keep the nose of
> > your car chip free. The key to proper use is to primarily use it when
> > you take long trips. The damage to the paint happens when the nosebra
> > sits on the car too long. Dirt will collect in sections underneath the
> > bra and act like sandpaper on the paint. This is worse if you have it
> > on while driving in rain where even more dirt and grime will collect.
> >
> > I've owned an '86 Acura Integra using the nosebra for over 10 years.
> > The front end was nearly chip free when I sold it. My former '96
> > Accord's nose and hood were chip free after five years of use (sold the
> > Accord). Currently I use a nosebra on my '01 Acura Integra GSR and '91
> > Acura NSX. The nose of my 12 year old NSX is virtually chip free. I
> > can only count one or two little rock chips. Others in our NSX club
> > are stunned that the nose is so clean and the original paint.
> >
> > The key here is to use the nosemask ONLY when necessary. Around town,
> > you don't go fast enough to really need one. Yeah, it takes time to
> > put the nosebra on and off but it's only a few minutes.
> >
> > What it boils down to is this. If you're the kind of person that
> > doesn't want to fuss with installing and removing a nosebra all the
> > time, the suggestion is not to use one at all. You'll do more damage
> > to the nose of the car by leaving the nosebra on for prolonged periods
> > of time.
>
>
> Sigh... that sounds like me then. Especially in winter... when I'm sure
> it's no fun to put it on or remove it at -15 or -20 celsius!!
>
> One thing: do you find that you have to pull it very hard at the ends
> when you are putting it onto the car?
>
> Well, congratulations on your dedication, though... (and on owning an
> NSX!! )

When you get a new nosebra, it will be difficult to put it on and may
require a lot of stretching. The best thing to do is to get the
nosemask on the car and then leave it exposed in sunlight. The heat
will make it expand a bit making it a little easier to put on the the
next time. After several uses, it will be easy to put on.

Yeah, I'm dedicated and take care of my cars. Real fortunate to have
an NSX.

Paul