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The Bras certainly help, a good THICK one can almost prevent any dings.
Best looking one was the Chrysler one, I had one from 2010 to 2018 - but I used it so much it fell apart - they went out of production in 2009, I believe.
I don't care for them. If they're not installed correctly, they will abrade the paint. If you use one, use a very good heavy wax wear the bra will be.
Here are some links for front end covers/bras:
I'm getting chips on the front below my grill on my 2005 crossfire, I was wondering if a bra
would help and how does it look?
I have the originals from Mopar for both my SRT6 and Limited and always use them on long trips. Which can be a hassle as you don't want to leave them get wet and then dry on the car. I always stop and remove them if they get wet. The only paint abrasion you may experience with the originals are low down on the finders where they attach to the undercarriage right at the wheel well. I live on a dirt road and no matter how slow I drive some dust/grit will get behind the bra down low at the wheel well. I have had to get some of the elastic attachments replaced at an auto upholstery shop as they wore out and lost elasticity.
Clear vinyl bras (clear bras) work really well, but do need replacing with time, are not completely fool proof, and I think on the Crossfire need to be professional installed. Pre-cut kits are available. I recently had the Limited's front bumper repainted and put a clear bra on it. I still use the Mopar bra when on those longer trips. The SRT6 has both "Xpel Ultimate Plus" paint protective film and Ceramic Pro coating on the entire car, but I still use the Mopar bra coming and going. the bra gets removed when I get to where I'm going; Car show, Crossfire event etc.
PS a group will be in Eureka Springs come June. Check out the events thread and hope to see you there.
Last edited by zip439; Feb 27, 2025 at 09:14 AM.
Reason: PS added
After reading the above two comments, I wish I'd remembered to mention the DAMAGE the cheap ones do. I meant to SAY it but didnt.
DO NOT GO CHEAP for the reasons mentioned above.
OF COURSE, the way to stop the chips and nicks is to stop driving the car. Cars sitting in garages do not get nicks, dings or suffer from UV damage. My 07 has not been waxed since 2014 and it turns heads every time I take it out (about once every three months).
I have them on both Crossfires and the roadster fits perfectly, the one on the SRT6 rubbed a little paint off on the lower front bumper. It is still preferable to all the potential road dings. But good luck finding OEM.