How to properly clean a 3M Clear Bra?

[DolomiteG8]

I am getting one installed tomorrow after a front end repaint. I'm curious to know what you guys recommend for cleaning and maintenance on one. I assume it's safe to use Adam's waxes on it, but when it comes to cleaning off bug guts, road grime and the like, is APC recommended or something else? I don't want to damage it. Any info you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated!

[BlueGenCoupe]

I just do the regular 2 bucket wash and throw a foam cannon in the mix. I've never applied wax(americana) to it but you can use FMP on it. Just make sure to tape the edges. You dont want product to build around the edges

[Odds and Ends]

WCW and DS are both fine for clear bra. As also suggested, polishes can safely be used but will most likely have little to no effect. I've successfully polished out some light scratches on some clear bras, but this stuff is tuff...afterall, think of what it's purpose is!

 

- Darryl

[MAYBEN]

whats the best way to give it a great shine? when I fix my front, I may get one..

[Chewy]

WCW and DS are both fine for clear bra. As also suggested, polishes can safely be used but will most likely have little to no effect. I've successfully polished out some light scratches on some clear bras, but this stuff is tuff...afterall, think of what it's purpose is!

 

- Darryl

 

Its purpose was to protect helicopter rotor blades from sand blasting in the sandy areas of the world.

 

Adams used to have "clear polish" which is what I use on mine.

 

I've waxed it as well with no issues so far.

 

Chris

[Chris@Adams]

You did let your paint cure for 90 days didn't you?

[DolomiteG8]

Thanks for the advice guys!

 

Hopefully I will be getting the car back here today.

 

To answer the question about the curing, the answer is Nope. Body shop painted and installed it. I had some concerns about that too and did some homework on it. Lots of debate going around about the out-gasing of paints and when to put the clear bra, or wax for that matter.

 

I don't claim to be an expert on the subject by any means, but the body shop warranties the paint for as long as I own it, and they don't have a problem with it, so I'm covered.

 

I just want to make sure I don't apply any solutions on it that will cause it to bubble or lift or discolor.

 

So is it safe to use APC on it to wipe off Bug guts??

[Carolinaboy]

I'd use WW for Bug Guts, at least that is what I do. As long as you don't let it dry on the finish I am sure APC would be fine....but I may be wrong

[mc2hill]

So is it safe to use APC on it to wipe off Bug guts??

 

I'd use WW for Bug Guts, at least that is what I do. As long as you don't let it dry on the finish I am sure APC would be fine....but I may be wrong

 

WCW would be a better choice. APC will remove any protection that on the Clear Bra/paint, where as WCW will clean bugs (though not as quickly) AND leave the protection behind.

[Chewy]

Weird... My body shop told me NOT to put it on for 90 days. It almost killed me to wait, but I got away with it.

 

Diluted APC 50/50 is OK to use. DO NOT let it dry on there. Otherwise WCW left to soak works well too.

 

Chris

[Frid]

Getting me a clear bra after I get the front end repainted. I was told by numerous people that do those clear bras ( some from GM) that you should wait at least 2 weeks after you have an area painted. Since I'm gonna be in korea for a year I have time to wait