tuanis

My apologies for the silly question. Im a newbie. IS 350, black, clear bra. So, when I wax my car do I wax the clear bra along with it?

conekiller

yes - treat it like it's not even there

Bengalfang

I would recommend that you put painters tape along the edge of the clear bra so you don't get wax underneath it. I got a bit under part of mine, so now there is a white line.....

drck1000

I second the use of painters tape. I'll add to be VERY careful when claying around the edges as well. I used the blue Clay Magic clay and got too close to the clear bra edge and it was practically impossible to remove. I actually had the clear bra replaced for another reason, so no harm done in my case. Don't need blue crap stuck in the edges of the film

nighthawk

This is the MAJOR drawback to a clear bra....it makes it a pain to wax around it.....

HarrierAWD

Just use Q-tip to clear the wax at the seam. You must do it while the wax is still soft.

CVsIS250

I have a clear bra and wax around it without any special treatment. I don't have any problems.
CV

UAL

I've had two clear bra installers and Premier told me to avoid the line when waxing while Aerotect did not. I've figured out that it is much easier by waxing to the seam and stopping. My best opinion is to get a custom bra installation because it would makeit much easier during detailing. I have my bra on my GS installed by Premier and my 650i by Aerotect, which did not align up that well on the hood. The bra is much more noticeable on my 650i when it's dirty because there's quite a bit more gap on one side than the other. I tried one detailer and he left a wax trail on my 650i and is very noticeable especially in the areas that are a bit away from the edge. On my GS done by Premier, it looks much better because they covered the entire hood and also covered the edges so that nothing shows over tiem from wear. Go with a pro that can wrap the edges. it makes it look much better since wax doesn't get trapped.

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

can you clay and polish a clear bra?

SC3coupe

iTrader: (4)

I clayed my 3M and put wax on it not sure about polish though, I think it's not a good idea. Just avoid the edges.... a little quick detailer and MF cloth should take out stuff that accidently scratched the edge.

GS300Rich

great info here. I will try what HarrierAWD suggested

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

what happens if you polish the clearbra? will it turn cloudy since the polish is an abrasive?

SC3coupe

iTrader: (4)

The 3M clear bra is supposed to have a clear coat on it like the clear coat on the car (polyurethane)? But I just don't want to take any chances and I personally use a buffer to apply polish and don't want to abuse the clear bra since it's just a piece of sticker It's shiny enough for me.

Maybe test in a small area first

Oh my question would be would it be ok to put aerospace 303 on it... would it protect from yellowing in the long term or actually yellow it faster?

Ay-nako

iTrader: (25)

wow i didnt know that you could wax the bra too

OutlawTita

iTrader: (1)

I recommend treating the bra the same as your paint but as a soft, fragile paint. Another words use the least abrasive polish and pads. Also, when waxing or polishing work from the bra toward the paint instead of from the paint toward the bra......this helps prevent buildup on the small ridges of the bra and makes it much easier to clean what little buildup you do get.