[CU2] Bonnet protector

**nickxau** · 29-09-2009 05:28 PM

Hi everyone, I'm planning on going on a road trip and wanted to get the bonnet protector to... well, protect the bonnet from stone chips/scratches. Read from these forums that the cost is approx. $79 ex. installation.

I was wondering if anyone has it installed, what the installation looks like and if it's worth it. Any pics or illustrations would be appreciated as I'm planning to do a DIY, thx. Probably CL9 pics will do as I assume they'll be similar to the CU2?

**actcueuro** · 29-09-2009 05:34 PM

Where'd they quote you $79?? I'm sure the Honda dealer here said it was $149 + install.

There are a few at my work that have the bonnet protector installed and it actually doesn't look so bad. Mind you, I think the car looks nicer without it, but, still, should really get one!

**nickxau** · 29-09-2009 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by actcueuro

Where'd they quote you $79?? I'm sure the Honda dealer here said it was $149 + install.

Someone got it from their dealer in Brisbane here. Mind you this was a price from end of last year so it might be different now.

Originally Posted by actcueuro

There are a few at my work that have the bonnet protector installed and it actually doesn't look so bad. Mind you, I think the car looks nicer without it, but, still, should really get one!

I was just planning to use it for this road trip so I don't really mind if it looks fugly. If it costs me less than $100 to protect my car from stone chips then I reckon it's money well spent. I believe stone chip repairs would cost upwards of $100?

**Type R Positive** · 29-09-2009 06:47 PM

It should be a good investment, I got some bad chips on the front of mine.

**albii** · 29-09-2009 08:13 PM

I have it and even though it could have been designed better, it does a good job .

**actcueuro** · 30-09-2009 06:11 AM

Yeah, and I drive a lot, so it'd be good for me too. Does supersheep auto stock these?

**tony1234** · 30-09-2009 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by actcueuro

Yeah, and I drive a lot, so it'd be good for me too. Does supersheep auto stock these?

I doubt supercheap would have them.Too late a model car and not enough demand.

**denot** · 30-09-2009 09:01 AM

get a car bra mate... or better. clear car bra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq73apFrB7A

**nickxau** · 30-09-2009 09:03 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Can someone tell me how it actually attaches to the bonnet? i.e. does it stick to the bonnet? clip on the bonnet? screw on the bonnet? Can it be a DIY job?

**buddah51au** · 30-09-2009 11:36 AM

I ordered a car bra before I took delivery of the car & after 18,500km of country driving I have 1 small chip on the trailing edge of the bonnet. I do believe they are worth every dollar but in saying that if I had $1300 to spare I would get a full front wrap with Venture Shield, meaning the complete bonnet, front guards, bumper & wing mirrors are covered with a clear plastic for protection. I guess you could say it is similar to window tint, but much thicker & clear.

**Youngster** · 30-09-2009 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by buddah51au

I ordered a car bra before I took delivery of the car & after 18,500km of country driving I have 1 small chip on the trailing edge of the bonnet. I do believe they are worth every dollar but in saying that if I had $1300 to spare I would get a full front wrap with Venture Shield, meaning the complete bonnet, front guards, bumper & wing mirrors are covered with a clear plastic for protection. I guess you could say it is similar to window tint, but much thicker & clear.

How much did you get the car bra for and where abouts?
I'm thinking about getting one very soon just for highway driving.