Polishing car with a Clear Bra

MNm3 · 12-02-2010, 04:11 PM

I have a clear bra on my entire front bumber and part way up on my hood and front quarter panels.

I'm looking at doing a detail on it and getting it ready for winter.

Plan is to Wash
Clay Bar
Seal
Wax

The seal and wax will be done with an orbital polisher. Are there any precautions I should take when going over the parts with clear bra?

I've heard that you are not supposed to clay bar on clear bra nor are you supposed to use abbrasive polishes/scratch removers.

Can anyone chime in?

Martin_D · 12-02-2010, 08:30 PM

You will be fine, just take your time. Everything I polish the paint with I use on any PPF (paint protection film) -

99% of the time a medium or light polish (Megs 205/Menzerna 106-85RD etc...)

MuttGrunt · 12-03-2010, 01:36 AM

^ what he said.
Just be careful around those edges of the film!

MNm3 · 12-03-2010, 09:58 AM

How about more specifically with using a clay bar on the clear bra?? Can/should you do it?

ring007 · 12-03-2010, 10:38 AM

I wouldn't claybar the CB. I managed to scratch the CB on my wife's car with a soft bristle brush when trying to wash off insect remains.

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Originally Posted by MNm3

How about more specifically with using a clay bar on the clear bra?? Can/should you do it?

MNm3 · 12-03-2010, 02:07 PM

I just spoke with the guy who installed it and he said no clay bar but you can use sealant and extremely light polish.

MNm3 · 12-03-2010, 04:01 PM

I'm just going to leave it alone and do nothing but wax it just to be safe.

sawzall · 12-03-2010, 10:50 PM

Why not use some plastic cleaner like Plexus? Most PPF manufacturers recommend some sort of plastic cleaner. For mine, I use Plexus, and follow up with some Menzerna Powerlock sealant.

MNm3 · 12-06-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shizzle

Why not use some plastic cleaner like Plexus? Most PPF manufacturers recommend some sort of plastic cleaner. For mine, I use Plexus, and follow up with some Menzerna Powerlock sealant.

So you used a sealant on your clear bra? How did you apply it? by hand or with a buffer?

Premier Protective Films · 12-06-2010, 12:26 PM

We do not recommend using Plexus or any of the plastic cleaners. Plexus, specifically carries butane in its formulation that can embed itself into the pores of the film and yellow it over time. We have done extensive testing and developed a solution to protecting paint protection film:

http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/pf1_products.shtml

MNm3 · 12-28-2010, 03:31 PM

I might have to look into that.

Anyone have experience with these products?

Martin_D · 12-28-2010, 03:35 PM

A sealant is fine on clear bra film. I would stay away from Plexus or DP Plex-all. All of the people I know who have used these plastic cleaners end up removing the film because it makes it yellow A LOT faster...

MuttGrunt · 12-28-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Premier Protective Films

We do not recommend using Plexus or any of the plastic cleaners. Plexus, specifically carries butane in its formulation that can embed itself into the pores of the film and yellow it over time. We have done extensive testing and developed a solution to protecting paint protection film:

http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/pf1_products.shtml

PPPPPPFFFFFFFTTTT. What do you guys know about paint protection film

Now when are you guys going to spend me some samples for me to try out??

12-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#1
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Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	You will be fine, just take your time. Everything I polish the paint with I use on any PPF (paint protection film) - 99% of the time a medium or light polish (Megs 205/Menzerna 106-85RD etc...)
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MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	^ what he said. Just be careful around those edges of the film!
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	How about more specifically with using a clay bar on the clear bra?? Can/should you do it? __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I just spoke with the guy who installed it and he said no clay bar but you can use sealant and extremely light polish. __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'm just going to leave it alone and do nothing but wax it just to be safe. __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	Why not use some plastic cleaner like Plexus? Most PPF manufacturers recommend some sort of plastic cleaner. For mine, I use Plexus, and follow up with some Menzerna Powerlock sealant.
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I might have to look into that. Anyone have experience with these products? __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	A sealant is fine on clear bra film. I would stay away from Plexus or DP Plex-all. All of the people I know who have used these plastic cleaners end up removing the film because it makes it yellow A LOT faster...
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