[Red Rocket]

I did do a search and did not come up with information that answered my question.

I am looking for information on the proper way for upkeep on a Clear Bra. Specifically, how to remove bug goo from it without ruining the Clear Bra finish. I currently have tried to remove the bug goo with a hand car wash but it seems as if the goo smears and creates streaks on the Clear Bra.

I had the Clear Bra installed right after I bought the car new. I did wash and pre-wax the STI before having the Clear Bra installed. Once installed, I washed and waxed again after the recommended time. I even recall letting my car just sit in my garage for a full week while I was on a business trip letting the Clear Bra set prior to wash and wax.

So....

What is proper maintenance for a Clear Bra?

How can one remove the bug goo smears (or bugs if you already have not made a mess of things) on a Clear Bra without damaging the Clear Bra finish?

Is there a technique used to still get proper wax coverage on the paint and Clear Bra and avoid having to rub out the white line created where the Clear Bra ends?

Any other relevant information you could add?



Thanks much.


EDIT: I guess maybe expert in the thread title was a little too strong...sorry. I am just looking for advice from people in the know.

[chaos311clarity]

a simple bug/tar remover should work for spot cleaning, just be sure to wipe it off right away... i think an APC would work fine cleaning that... maybe a super light polish for extra shine...

i dont have any personal experience with them... thats just my ideas

[BoostJunkie]

It depends on which one you have. I have 3M clear bra, which is pretty thick and has a clearcoat layer so I can just treat it as if it were paint. Some of the thinner ones are more delicate though. For them, isopropyl alcohol seems to work well for cleaning them. You could also use a plastic cleaner like Plexus.

[STI Nicholas]

Talk to the place that installed the clear bra. There are special cleaners you can buy that are designed for use on clear bras. I don't know the name of the cleaner off hand, but I know the place that did mine had some for sale. As for the bug guts, you can clean them with some soapy water, which will remove most of the guts, but the blood stain will still be visible. After a few weeks with sun exposure the blood will fade away. At least this is the experience I have had with my clear bra.

[Red Rocket]

Originally Posted by STI Nicholas

Talk to the place that installed the clear bra.

Since it was such a simple thing, you would think that I would have already have done that but, Doh!


So, I called the place and here is their exact words.

Make sure to wash off the bug splat/goo as soon as possible and do not let it sit on there for long periods of time. Try normal car wash soap first. If you need something stronger, use Mineral Spirits as the MS will not hurt the finish. If any hazing is left over, natural processes will eventually help fade any discolorization. Also, bird crap needs to be washed off quickly.

I may test the isopropyl alcohol as well. Thanks.