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Old 11-14-2008, 10:34 AM   #1
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Default Can clear bras be re-used?

So I don't know if this has been asked before, but I searched and didn't come up with an answer. My question is after a clear bra was applied to a car, can it be taken off and used again? I purchased a clear bra and attempted to install it myself. This was a mistake. I had nobody to help me and it was too cold outside (I think, only like 45 degrees). I'm an idiot but that's not the point. I had it almost completely on but could not for the life of me get rid of bunching where the hood curves towards the lights. I got so frustrated I ripped the entire thing off and said screw it.

I have no desire to try putting it on again as it frustrated me to no end. At least mechanical things can be beaten into submission. Not this. So I was thinking I would get it professionally installed but I'm not sure if I ruined it by pressing it down with the squeegee and activating the adhesive. Can it be re-applied or is it a one time only deal? Any info is greatly appreciated.


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Old 11-14-2008, 10:39 AM   #2
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Default Re: Can clear bras be re-used?

Unless you managed to keep it perfectly flat and clean, I highly doubt it can be reused.
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Old 11-14-2008, 10:54 AM   #3
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Default Re: Can clear bras be re-used?

Yeah that's kinda what I was thinking. Clean isn't a big problem, but flat plus I'm imagine it's now hard after drying. Stupid waste of time and money haha, should've just had it installed for me.
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Old 11-15-2008, 07:42 AM   #4
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Default Re: Can clear bras be re-used?

a big no on that one. once its pulled off plan on getting another put on.

the dust /etc will get on the sticky side.
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Old 11-15-2008, 08:44 AM   #5
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Default Re: Can clear bras be re-used?

only one way to find out...


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