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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Can u polish clear bra???

I recently got my car clear bra like 3 weeks ago and I went to the mechanic to get my valve cover gasket fixed and after the install we noticed the clear bra has a lot of fine scratches due to him leaning into the engine bay to do the install. When I didnt have the clear bra before I had them do even more serious engine fix and I have NEVER gotten any scratches that wont come off. My question is, can clear bra be polished and then waxed like regular paint?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Yup, the clear bra can be waxed and polished just like regular paint. I used my Portal Cable on it and it looks great.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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I would use something like plastix or plexus on it to polish it
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrooge
I would use something like plastix or plexus on it to polish it
Agreed, or a chemical polish like Klasse All In One or Poorboy's Polish with Sealant. You want to avoid using abrasive polishes.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_pharmD
My question is, can clear bra be polished and then waxed like regular paint?
Maintenance and Care- polyurethane protection film is porous, that's why it's so important to keep the film sealed. Dirt, dust, and other air born impurities left on unsealed film will eventually cause the film to become dull. Clean and maintain its surface with ( Z-8™ Grand Finale Spray Seal) or a plastic cleaner (Plexus® Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish) tape the edges of the auto mask and lightly glaze over the material; start at the centre and work outwards, do not use detailer’s clay as it will cause micro-fine surface scratches.

Ultra Violet Protection-more correctly, UV absorbent is a sacrificial ingredient that needs to be re-applied on a regular 2 – 4 month basis (dependant upon climatic conditions) - 303™ Aerospace Protectant

1. To clean stains - use a d-limonene based (citrus) cleaner (P12S Total Auto Wash) polish the paint and the clear plastics separately, tape the edges with masking tape. It has a clear coat so it can be cared for like a clear coated paint; use Zaino or Klasse as they will dry ‘clear’. Use Z-14 Plastic Magic Cleaner & Polish™ or Plexus® Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish for maintenance and to remove any finger marks / smudges (avoid the use of abrasives)

2. To remove minor scratches in the film - (tape the edges of the auto mask when polishing the vehicles paint, use a high speed buffer and lightly glaze over the material. Menzerna Final Polish 106FF, LC Red (100PI) foam pad at 800-900 RPM do not use any downward pressure and maintain a faster linear speed than used on a paint surface; if you apply too much heat to this material it tends to ‘lift’. It is also important not to apply a lot of pressure to the film as this may lead to burning of the surface. Use a Q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol to clean out the edge (See also 3M website- http://www.mmm.com
 
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