Anyone know the best / easiest way to remove an old clear bra? It's cracking, dry, curling at the edges, etc. Comming off in little pieces even with a hair dryer and AZ. sun. The paint is pretty faded on the deck where I need it removed, so preserving the paint underneath isn't a big concern. I'll re-cover with "carbon fiber" vinyl.
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Removing old clear bra, need advise
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Just have to take it off little by little. That's the only way now. And try using goo gone. That will help too. GL!
A heat gun to soften the edge and plastic razor blades will help in the removal process. A heat gun runs very hot so be careful to not overheat the surface, and the razor blades will help glide underneath the bra. Any residual adhesive can be removed with 3M adhesive remover.
Yes, you should be able to find it in Walmart. It's a popular mass-market solvent for dissolving adhesives.
Their website is here.
Just performed this on another car. Use a Steam Cleaner or steam gun. Makes the clear bra pliable to peel off
Steam gun works to soften it, I use brake clean (you need the stuff that will NOT harm paint) I spray it under the edge as I pull back and it melts the glue, makes it less likely to peel any paint.
MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE CLEAN IS SAFE FOR PAINT BY TESTING IT FIRST.
MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE CLEAN IS SAFE FOR PAINT BY TESTING IT FIRST.
Jefe,
Rather than Goo-Gone or 3M Adhesive Remover, try using this product https://un-du.com/
I find it in my local Wal-Mart in the scrapbooking section. It works on everything that has an adhesive - even candle wax and gum. It's safe for removing stickers and any other residue. Once you get under a corner of the clear bra, continue to apply it and it'll do the rest.
Rather than Goo-Gone or 3M Adhesive Remover, try using this product https://un-du.com/
I find it in my local Wal-Mart in the scrapbooking section. It works on everything that has an adhesive - even candle wax and gum. It's safe for removing stickers and any other residue. Once you get under a corner of the clear bra, continue to apply it and it'll do the rest.
