Run PC on my clear bra?????

M

Macruz19

New member
Ok, I have a clear bra on my car. Do you think it's safe to run my PC on it at a slow speed? I'm going to do my hood soon but I want my bumper with clear bra to look as great as the rest of my car using the PC.



In the past I have been using abrasives on my clear bra (BY HAND) to remove some scuffs and scratches. No harm by hand, but I wonder if it's safe to use a PC on it at low speeds. I was thinking of using Menz IP + orange pad + PC on my clear bra. It also states on my paper work that the clear bra (3m) the plasitc is similar to a clear coat. Anyways, hope someone can help me.
 
I install PPF and only use OCW on it. When I am detailing a car with PPF, I tape it off and do not polish it. I am not really not sure what the PC would do, but I never risk it. Not sure that helps you at all...
 
Today I ran my PC on my clear bra. I used 6" and 4" CCS pad with Menz IP. Yes I used abrasive polish on it. Then I used a white pad with Z-14 & Z-PC. After I polished the clear bra, I then applied Z-AIO by PC. I used all speeds on the bra and nothing bad happened. The results made my clear bra.... well more "invisible."



After using the PC, I put 2 coats w/ ZFX of Z5p, and 1 x Z2p then did the final seal with my favorite Z-CS.



That 3M clear bra is tough, but it does scratch easy but I was able to buff it out. I'm happy with the results and my clear bra is clean and better than new!



So, if anyone has a 3M clear bra and a PC. I know there's different clear bras out there, but I'm sure that it's very safe to use the PC on clear bra :)
 
I was told by X-Pel I could use a PC but use a polish with very limited abrasive. He also mentioned that they have found a cloth with a lot of rubbing alcohol gets out swirls too. Not much pressure is needed. Never tried either, will do it once it's warm here in Philly.



Howard
 
I clayed mine and followed it with OP on a white LC pad with no problems. Helped with the yellowing. The porous material of the clear bra takes in a bunch of contaminants and the clay helped removed a lot of them.
 
Roger V said:
I clayed mine and followed it with OP on a white LC pad with no problems. Helped with the yellowing. The porous material of the clear bra takes in a bunch of contaminants and the clay helped removed a lot of them.
Click to expand...





Yup, I clay mine often. Got lots of dirt off today.
 
Danforz said:
What speed did you run the PC at?
Click to expand...





First I started out with 3 to avoid splatter, then I eventually moved to 6 with no problems. It turns out that my clear bra is actually more clear.



Keep in mine, this was the 3rd time I used a PC. 1st time on the hood and bumper.



I love my new toy! :drool:
 
I've been using the pc on my 3m clear bra for a couple years now...works great with whatever polish/compound I'm using on the paint, really levels out the 'swirls' in the plastic.
 
Lightman said:
I've been using the pc on my 3m clear bra for a couple years now...works great with whatever polish/compound I'm using on the paint, really levels out the 'swirls' in the plastic.
Click to expand...





Yeah, I really didn't worry since I already used an abrasive compound by hand to remove scratches. When I got my PC 2 weeks ago, I had to do it on my clear bra to try and match my hood.
 
BryanPendleton said:
What about wax products on the 3M clear bra? You I avoid silicon based protectants/waxes?
Click to expand...



I'm sure any wax/sealent is fine since none I believe are not abrasive.



Another product I found on clear bras that works great is Quick Wash from Jeffs Werkstatt. It's pretty cheap, but it works a lot better than a usual QD. It takes off all the bugs easier than QD and leaves a nice shiny slick finish. Sometimes after I use the quick wash, i would again spray my QD to bring the gloss back.
 
I have a 3M clear bra on a 2007 Tango Red Honda CRV. This week I used Jeffs Werkstatt Prime:Strong with a white polishing pad a DA polisher (not a Porter-Cable, but Waxmaster adapted to use velcro backed pads). I had no problems with the clear bra, other than cleaning up along the edges. I topped the Prime:Strong with AJT, and I think it looks great. Prime:Strong is not a real aggressive polish, but it is able to correct (not hide) minor swirls and scuffs.



Duke
 
Thanks for the tips. How do you deal with the build up on the edges of the clear bra? do you tape it off first? What's the best way to clean the edge?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top