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To clear bra or not to clear bra?

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Old 09-16-12, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nilism
A couple more questions, do you like to keep the tape flush with the edge of the clear bra, or just over lapping onto the paint a bit? One way will keep paint out of the seam/lip the other way will get you a nice tight buff to the seam.

Do you just wax the bra and nothing more? No abrasive cutting polishes?
Maybe I wasn't clear, but the real purpose of the tape is to prevent the film edges from peeling up when you buff the panels without the film, not really for preventing build up.

With that being said:
- over lap the tape, when you polish/buff panels without the film
- remove tape
- hand buff the panels with the film, also hitting the areas that were previously taped to have a layer of polish/wax
- Once finished with the buffing, take a damp fine microfiber towel and run it gently over the film edges to remove build up. Or you can use a Quick Detailer and a fine microfiber towel to remove the buildup.

My car is SFP, so build up really isn't noticeable at all, so the damp microfiber towel works for me.

P.S. Do NOT use any polish/wax that is abrasive like a cutting compound.
Old 09-16-12, 05:49 PM
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Thanks VT, that's very clear. (o:
Old 06-01-19, 04:46 AM
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The guy that did my tints gave me a price using expel of $1,500 for the front clip, or $1000 for the front and half the hood. At this price I politely declined the service.
Old 06-01-19, 08:05 PM
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If I can recall, I paid under 500. Front bumper and lip kit; 3m clear. Best investment and choice I've made on the car.
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