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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Bra stretched

The black vinyl OEM bra on my CLS has stretched and fits loosely now and flaps a lot. Is there a way to tighten it? I see the straps are not adjustable. I only have the hood bra, not the bumper cover bra. I only use it for road trips, not in town.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Leave it out in the sun maybe? Put it in the drier on low for a few minutes?
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I have never seen a bra on our cars, can you post some picts of yours with it on. how far up the hood does it go?
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Also try a heat gun or hair drier.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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hmm, heat makes it floppy and loose, ever heard of the shrinkage effect of cold water?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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TO make your car bra tighter you will need to roll it up and place it in plastic bag. Then place bag with bra in freezer for about 4-6 hrs. It will shrink and fit on the hood somewhat tighter. Just remember do not leave bra on car all the time because engine heat, ambient heat and the sun will make it loose again.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Really? I thought heat made it shrink?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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heat stretches, cold shrinks. (you never saw George on Seinfeld when a girl seems him naked after just getting outta the pool, shrinkage).

thanks, I only put it on for long road trips, about 3-4 times a year.

I may try the freezer or tying knots in the mounting straps to shorten them.
too bad the straps aren't adjustable.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 123456SPEED

thanks, I only put it on for long road trips, about 3-4 times a year.
Well thats good to hear..

No Bra is certainly better, for cars and women
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Well thats good to hear..

No Bra is certainly better, for cars and women
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