Clear bra scrape removal - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

eSOLOR · 01-19-2014, 07:47 PM

A few months ago, a truck swiped my drivers side mirror and barely hit the front fender leaving scratches. Luckily I have a clear bra so there wasn't fender damage and the paint itself wasn't damaged either. I was just wondering if it's possible to remove the scratches without having to replace the bra?

I also noticed today that there's a slight gap on the front bumper, most likely from that incident (since my side marker cracked too) Though it's not a big deal, it's bugging me.

Anything I can do about that?

With that said, GO 49ERS!!!

flashburn · 01-19-2014, 07:56 PM

Sure, you can totally polish a clear bra just like you can to the paint. After all, it's clear coated just like the paint is. Just be careful and use a really mild polish. If you can feel the scratches though, it's almost definitely too deep to correct.

Gunman · 01-19-2014, 08:05 PM

I'd try a plastic polish, since the bra is plastic. When it warms up a bit, I'm going to buff mine with Zaino Z-14 "Plastic Magic cleaner and polish". In the reviews a user cleaned up their 3M clear bra with it.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=17

Pacific Auto · 01-19-2014, 08:08 PM

Light scratches can be buffed out by a detailer who has experience working with clear bra. Otherwise some glazes can hide the marks.

flashburn · 01-19-2014, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunman

I'd try a plastic polish, since the bra is plastic. When it warms up a bit, I'm going to buff mine with Zaino Z-14 "Plastic Magic cleaner and polish". In the reviews a user cleaned up their 3M clear bra with it.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=17

Correct, it's plastic, but it's clear coated, so the fact that it is plastic is largely irrelevant. I'm basing this off of VentureShield and Xpel products, there may be some cheaper brands (3M?) that are not clear coated.

Gunman · 01-19-2014, 08:29 PM

fyi, I have VentureShield, which is a 3M product. 3M also has a Scotchgard paint film.

I've used Z-5 on it, which helped get rid of bird stains, but I still have some water spots (acid rain?), which I'm hoping the slightly more aggressive Z-14 takes care of. I'm afraid something like Z-PC would be too aggressive, and when I asked Zaino, they agreed.

fyi, from the 3M Scotchgard Film FAQ:

Quote:

Q.How do I remove a scratch or swirl mark from my Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film?
A.You can treat Scotchgard film just as you treat paint. 3M Car Care products, like 3M™ One Step Cleaner Wax or 3M™ Scratch Remover, can be used to remove light scratches.

flashburn · 01-19-2014, 08:33 PM

3M != VentureShield. They bought the company, but the material (and quality) are completely different. The quality of 3M's film is garbage.

That said, Xpel Ultimate is easily the best film I've ever seen or used. It's simply amazing. Super clear, no defects, and self-healing clear coat that really works. The Xpel on my Corvette stayed completely scratch free for the two years I owned it.

993Fan · 01-19-2014, 10:39 PM

Time to clear bra the clear bra!

Dwood11 · 01-19-2014, 11:22 PM

Ya take the bra off. That's why you put it on in the first place. Oh and who the best corner in the game again? Sorry had to throw that in. God I wish he woulda smacked Erin Andrews during that interview.

eSOLOR · 01-20-2014, 12:30 AM

My installer uses both scotchguard and ventureshield (3M) but I don't know which was used for the fender. I googled info on how to remove scratches before posting this but everyone seemed to have different opinions. Some say use polish, alcohol, heat gun, or something else but apparently some films don't have a clear coat and some producta shouldn't be used. I just don't wanna mess it up even more. You can kinda feel the scuff marks left. I don't expect them to completely go away but I just want to improve it. It's $300 for removal + new installation, so I rather deal with it than have it replaced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwood11

Ya take the bra off. That's why you put it on in the first place. Oh and who the best corner in the game again? Sorry had to throw that in. God I wish he woulda smacked Erin Andrews during that interview.

Oh man Richard Sherman....hahahahahaha. I WISH what happened to Bowman could've happened to him. I never thought I could hate anything more than the Dodgers, but that has just been changed

Dwood11 · 01-20-2014, 12:41 AM

Ya. What a douchbag. Really. You gonna really say on national tv that you are the best corner in the world? God I hope Decker lights his as up for 200+. Come on man. Lets show some class.

Decisis · 01-27-2014, 02:46 PM

Where did you get your clear bra installation done? I'm looking to get it done on my car that I've had for a couple months and I'm also in Norcal. Any info would be great. Thanks!

P.S. Go NINERS! >

Not a Broncos fan but I hope Denver rips Sherman a new one.

01-19-2014, 07:47 PM	#1
eSOLOR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 289 Thanks: 101 Thanked 86 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clear bra scrape removal A few months ago, a truck swiped my drivers side mirror and barely hit the front fender leaving scratches. Luckily I have a clear bra so there wasn't fender damage and the paint itself wasn't damaged either. I was just wondering if it's possible to remove the scratches without having to replace the bra? I also noticed today that there's a slight gap on the front bumper, most likely from that incident (since my side marker cracked too) Though it's not a big deal, it's bugging me. Anything I can do about that? With that said, GO 49ERS!!!

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flashburn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Central Florida Posts: 131 Thanks: 15 Thanked 47 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sure, you can totally polish a clear bra just like you can to the paint. After all, it's clear coated just like the paint is. Just be careful and use a really mild polish. If you can feel the scratches though, it's almost definitely too deep to correct.

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Pacific Auto Master Installer Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 216 Thanks: 4 Thanked 144 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Light scratches can be buffed out by a detailer who has experience working with clear bra. Otherwise some glazes can hide the marks.

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flashburn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Central Florida Posts: 131 Thanks: 15 Thanked 47 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3M != VentureShield. They bought the company, but the material (and quality) are completely different. The quality of 3M's film is garbage. That said, Xpel Ultimate is easily the best film I've ever seen or used. It's simply amazing. Super clear, no defects, and self-healing clear coat that really works. The Xpel on my Corvette stayed completely scratch free for the two years I owned it.

01-19-2014, 10:39 PM	#8
993Fan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 DGM BRZ MT Location: SoCal Posts: 188 Thanks: 1 Thanked 120 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Time to clear bra the clear bra!

01-19-2014, 11:22 PM	#9
Dwood11 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ LIMITED Location: So Cal Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 41 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ya take the bra off. That's why you put it on in the first place. Oh and who the best corner in the game again? Sorry had to throw that in. God I wish he woulda smacked Erin Andrews during that interview.

01-20-2014, 12:41 AM	#11
Dwood11 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ LIMITED Location: So Cal Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 41 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ya. What a douchbag. Really. You gonna really say on national tv that you are the best corner in the world? God I hope Decker lights his as up for 200+. Come on man. Lets show some class.

01-27-2014, 02:46 PM	#12
Decisis Mechanically Unsavvy Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited SWP Location: CA East Bay Posts: 65 Thanks: 38 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where did you get your clear bra installation done? I'm looking to get it done on my car that I've had for a couple months and I'm also in Norcal. Any info would be great. Thanks! P.S. Go NINERS! > Not a Broncos fan but I hope Denver rips Sherman a new one.

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