Re: new A6 and bra experience

[David Bishop <dbisho1@ibm.net>]

I talked to a fellow at my Alfa mechanic's shop who had cut and applied that
thin transparent film
to the front of his car (forgot the brand) but said his experience was really
good. I suppose that it
works better on non-curved surfaces ?

Can anyone point me to a source for purchasing that type of protection ? I
might do it for at least
the A6 headlights...

Todd Kinsfather wrote:

> On that note, has anyone had any experience with the diecut "Stoneguard"
> brand of applied front bra? I am familiar with the headlight covers but am
> skeptical about how much advantage a thin film bra would give. Too much
> moisture here for a real bra.
>
> Todd Kinsfather
> 99 A6 Avant Q
> 91 Corrado G60
> Woodinville, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-quattro@audifans.com [mailto:owner-quattro@audifans.com]On
> > Behalf Of David Bishop
> > Sent: Monday, October 18, 1999 8:38 AM
> > To: quattro-digest@audifans.com
> > Subject: new A6 and bra experience
> >
> >
> > I am amazed at the difference between the "Audi accessory"
> > bra and the Colgan bra I just got.
> >
> > The "Audi accessory" bra flapped insanely, and left a dark
> > line at the trailing edge of the top (hood) piece that
> > flapped. I had to have the dealer detail the hood to remove
> > the discoloration as a gentle
> > washing wouldn't touch it. I got my money refunded for the
> > accessory, and ordered a Colgan as Wolf
> > was not making one yet.
> >
> > The Colgan fits like a glove, does not flap AT ALL, and cost
> > less than the accessory from Audi.
> > So what if it doesn't have an "A6" embroidered in it.
> >
> > I'm amazed at the 'dingability' of the paint on this A6. I
> > got silver, and without the bra, it looks
> > like I drive through sandstorms, and I drive I85 between
> > Raleigh and Greensboro NC, which is
> > a pretty smooth and clean road. I really had no choice but
> > to cover the front end. I'm actually quite disappointed that
> > the clearcoat and paint don't withstand road grit better. I
> > had an Alfa 164 with more vertical paint surfaces that
> > seemed to hold up better to road grit than the A6 (when
> > driven the same route without a bra).
> >
> > For any new A6 owners who are thinking about protecting the
> > front end, Colgan is a far better buy.
> >
> > David
> > '99 A6 2.8 Quattro
> > '89 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
> > '91 Alfa Romeo 164 Base (for sale)
> >
> >