Clearbra Maintanance?

[Ogs Rex]

Hi All,

I have clear bra installed in the front of my car...

And I am wondering if clear bra can be polished or waxed? Anything in particular that I need to do to maintain it?

 

[RedWings]

Hi All,

I have clear bra installed in the front of my car...

And I am wondering if clear bra can be polished or waxed? Anything in particular that I need to do to maintain it?

I wash normally and maintain with detail spray to remove dust and bug guts.

I don't bother putting wax on it, it simply looks how it looks, its a protective film at the end of the day and doesn't require much other than a decent wash and wipe once in awhile. Xpel, and other vendors, would have you buy some conditioning goop to put on it... might be something to that, I dunno

Avoid fingernails and buffers, they can leave permanent marks in the film.

 

[mickeylex]

Wash and detail spray mostly. Never polish. If its 3M you can apply wax as 3M product has a clear coat on it.

 

[alum04org]

My installer (who does many Ferrari applications for dealer) recommended Plexus, and it has worked well for me on both NSX's.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html

 

[Ogs Rex]

Thanks for the feedback all...

Jeff

 

[steamboatnsx]

X2 plexus

 

[popsicle]

where is the best place to have the clearbra done? i have an NA1. My local Acura dealership had no clue of the service even though some of mentioned having the bra installed at their respective dealerships?

 

[Ultraman]

X3 on Plexus.

Also the Meguiar's instant detail works well.

 

[kookoo4nsx]

Where ever you go, get references! Not all clearbra installers are the same.
If it's installed incorrectly, taking it off can be a nightmare. Curious to know what the cost is to do a NA1 front end.

My solution is just to put on a old style bra on roat trips.

where is the best place to have the clearbra done? i have an NA1. My local Acura dealership had no clue of the service even though some of mentioned having the bra installed at their respective dealerships?

 

[Kyras]

I use Plexus on mine as well.

 

[BLACKnFAST]

Where did you purchase your Plexus? There website only sell it by the case.
I havent been able to find it localy.

 

[alum04org]

Re: Clearbra Maintenance?

Where did you purchase your Plexus? There website only sell it by the case.
I havent been able to find it localy.

Sir, Cannot help you on this as I've never seen it at retail stores. My installer fixed me up w/a box (case) of it.
That said, if you do order a case of it rest assured Plexus has many uses other than your clear bra (ie stainless steel, most plastic/etc surfaces, countertops, some rubber surfaces, etc.). JMOICBW.

 

[stevieray122854]

Know that all paint protection film (PPF) is not the same so there isn't a one size fits all approach. I do know for a Xpel clear bra, it can be treated just like the rest of the car's paint (waxed or sealed), just not compounded. Mine had some minor scratches that I took out with Meguiar's M205 polish and a LC white pad on a PC 7424 set @ about 4800 PRM with little to no pressure and followed that up with Meguiar's DA Microfiber finishing wax.

Xpel says to use a cleaner wax like Zymol Z-503, I just took it to the next logical step. I would suggest calling the manufacturer of the film and see what they say.

 

[BLACKnFAST]

Thanks for the replys. Mine has developed some scratches I just cannot get out. Plus it looks smeared at some angles. I was hopeing to find a place I could get one can before I have the bra removed. With it being the whole hood there is a good chance the paint might get damaged also. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[amgnsx]

I have 3m on my nsx. Wash the car normal and i also wax the bra as.mentioned above it has clear coat on it. But i try not to get any wax close to the edge of the film so i wont have any wax build up. :biggrin:

 

[CL65 Captain]

I'm getting this done next week.... self-healing. I actually, just saw this on a car. Guy told me to scratch it with my keys as much as I wanted. Poured a glass of warm water on it (to speed up the process) and presto, all the scratches disappeared. It was truly amazing. This stuff actually works.

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[stevieray122854]

I just talked to Xpel & my PPF guy about the Xpel Ultimate. My PPF guy says it's the most amazing stuff he's ever seen and Xpel says that if you want a pre-cut kit for the NSX it'd be right at $1400 for the full hood/fender/bumper/mirror which is 20% more than the regular kit. Just be sure to specify Ultimate when your installer orders a kit from Xpel and you're good to go.

Well played, Captain---

 

[CL65 Captain]

Local Xpel guy is stopping by this evening to give me a quote on firewall forward.... he has to come look because I have the VIS type R hood (NA1 - flip up lights).

Found a video with the "warm water" demo.

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[stevieray122854]

Captain, definitely do the entire front end plus the A pillars and a strip on the roof right over the windshield. It's worth the peace of mind. If you will, hit me a PM with his quote, I'd be interested to know. Saw that video earlier, try to find the one where they're pouring brake & transmission fluid on the hood.