Dima and those of you that have the bug/rock shield. I am debating between getting one or doing the clear bra. The shield is about $100 usd cheaper, so I am wondering if you have any complaints/concerns about yours? Also would you do it again or go the clear bra route? Thanks for your feed back.
Hey Dima, and others who have
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Get the bug deflector as the design of the leading edge of the 5 hood is very "square" to rocks and puts dents in that area...
Bra Rubs and causes issues if you ask me.
I think he was talking about clear bra, it does not rub nothing, it's like a clear vinyl that goes right on top of the hood, bumper and fenders.
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I wanted to protect the whole front end from rocks, so I had the clear bra installed on mine, was gonna do a ceramic clear coat, but didn't kno much about it. I liked the bug deflector Dima has, but they don't sell the oem one in the US....and I wasn't sure about the aftermarket ones....if you look closely, you can see the clear bra, but from a distance you can't tell its there...just not sure what's gonna happen in the long run...like if my paint will be different colors when I remove the film, or if the film will turn yellow in the future, the guy that did it said it doesn't yellow, but he's selling it...soooo
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ooh...that's a good one...I saw some on other cars that had it for a while and they didn't look that bad, I haven't checked since I got it put on, but i'm washing the car tomorrow so i'll check....hopefully i don't put swirl marks on the bra...
Thats great at least your doing something....
Now for the future I hope they come out with a rhino cover thin enough to use on the front end and hood edges....
Great feedback - thanks.
I agree - three years and three big chips/dents from debris - not good - time to do something
Now...where can I order the OEM (or another better brand if that is a recommendation) tinted hood bug deflector in the States, and does it more or less tint-match the sunroof wind deflector?
I agree - three years and three big chips/dents from debris - not good - time to do something
Now...where can I order the OEM (or another better brand if that is a recommendation) tinted hood bug deflector in the States, and does it more or less tint-match the sunroof wind deflector?
yes sir, the are all the same for all years mazda 5
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Shipping could be a b****, why not just get someone coming this way to pick one up for ya? If you know someone in buffalo or windsor ontario, they can just drive over to get
I emailed Zoom5Zoom's contact (Mike) and he said he can't ship to the US. Dang.
