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Old 05-01-2017, 12:38 AM   #9766
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Originally Posted by SmartedPanda View Post
Man, clear bra is hard, because there's so crappy ones and great ones. I only have the OEM trunk bra. Can I ask what QD? I use ONR at the ratio recommended and let it soak for 10 mins, for tougher jobs, I use Chemical Guys Eco-Smart. Only suggestion for I have for bug crap, I try to be proactive and clean it ASAP.
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I have no experience with clear bras, but I'd imagine a clay bar would work.
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I have had bugs on my clear bra (front lip) and they came right off for me. Just had a microfiber cloth with some soapy water and wiped it off. I didn't even wax the clear bra. Might be different based on type/manufacturer of the clear bra I'm assuming.
Thanks for all the tips guys. Panda, I've got Xpel Ultimate and was trying to use my Meguiars QD. I actually ended ordering the Chemguys Ecosmart along with a microfiber bug sponge. Went to town on scrubbing all the bugs and got maybe 80% of it off. Had to use a finger nail to get a good few of them off too, which I know is a huge no-no, but eh, oh well.

After that, waxed the whole front end (meguiars carnauba, present from father in law) so hopefully that would help make taking off any new bugs a little easier. Unfortunately, with the combination of the RS's huge maw and central valley bugs, which just lays it on thick, this is my new reality.

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