Wax over clear bra? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JoeBoxer · 09-22-2012, 07:05 PM

I have a Whiteout FR-S with factory clear bra on the mirrors, front bumper, front of hood, etc. I have the Turtle Wax ICE liquid wax which i have had good results with should i was over the clear bra or try to avoid it with the wax?

Wes · 09-22-2012, 09:08 PM

i have a clear bra for my car and was told to use liquid wax on it to keep it clean

Jidonsu · 09-22-2012, 10:56 PM

It's fine as long as you stay away from any wax with petroleum based solvents in it. You should consider using a good synthetic sealant on the clear bra, and then topping it with a good carnauba wax.

911fanatic · 09-23-2012, 12:49 AM

Have a look here. These guys are THE place to get clear film installed and they have a line of maintenance products.

BRZY · 09-23-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 911fanatic

Have a look here. These guys are THE place to get clear film installed and they have a line of maintenance products.

they did my clear bra and told me do not use WAX. they said get a good sealant.

dcamco · 09-26-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZY

they did my clear bra and told me do not use WAX. they said get a good sealant.

Do you have any examples of said sealant? Thanks!

TennisHsu · 09-26-2012, 07:25 PM

You want to stick with colorless synthetic waxes/sealants. I've read many contradictions in petroleum distillates, but I hear products containing it can prematurely yellow clear bras. I have been using Klasse High Gloss Sealant (100% Acrylic) on my clear bra, so far so good.

cnk · 09-26-2012, 08:30 PM

You can also use Opticoat if you want.

BRZY · 09-27-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dcamco

Do you have any examples of said sealant? Thanks!

I did not buy their brand of sealant. I searched several detailer forums for reviews and recommendations of their product and didnt see many. Instead, I bought Black Fire Wet Diamond. I wanted to get Wolfgang, also.

After rereading posts above me, the colorless sealant seems like a good idea. Premier did not offer lifetime warranty for yellowing on white cars.

Khyron686 · 09-27-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jidonsu

... You should consider using a good synthetic sealant on the clear bra, and then topping it with a good carnauba wax.

That's one of the worst things for 3m/xpel.

Jidonsu · 09-27-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

That's one of the worst things for 3m/xpel.

Not according to this. http://www.xpel.com/products/xpel-ul...-questions.asp

"Can I wax the film when I wax the rest of the car?"

Unlike most paint protection films on the market, XPEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection film can be waxed and sealed just like your paint. Though XPEL Flawless Finish Paint Protection Film Sealant is still the preferred product, Any automotive wax or sealant may be used.

Khyron686 · 09-27-2012, 02:11 AM

Hrm good to know (I now have xpel) - but was told not to use yellow dyed wax with my previous 3M stuff:

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/archi.../t-111327.html

09-22-2012, 07:05 PM	#1
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TennisHsu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout MT Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 135 Thanks: 109 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You want to stick with colorless synthetic waxes/sealants. I've read many contradictions in petroleum distillates, but I hear products containing it can prematurely yellow clear bras. I have been using Klasse High Gloss Sealant (100% Acrylic) on my clear bra, so far so good.

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