Need help! Clear Bra Adhesive - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tdoggy57 · 01-05-2013, 02:47 PM

Ok guys I need some serious help. My car is at the shop getting detailed and opticoated. I had the guy take off my clear bra that came with the car on my hood. The problem is that a lot of the adhesive still remains and he said that he's tried goo off and things like that and nothings working. Its a 3M bra, any suggestions? Hes going to spend all day tomorrow with it.

Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357411632.052757.jpg
Views: 1601
Size: 113.3 KB

Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357411632.052757.jpg
Views: 1601
Size: 113.3 KB

Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357411639.178378.jpg
Views: 1107
Size: 73.8 KB

Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357411646.211058.jpg
Views: 1053
Size: 55.6 KB

Flat Black VW · 01-05-2013, 02:51 PM

I would try heat. My clear bra guy is not in the shop today otherwise I would ask him.

tdoggy57 · 01-05-2013, 02:56 PM

He said that he has tried goo off, a heat gun, WD-40 and i think one or two other things. He said he didnt want to mess up the paint with the WD-40 though so he didnt want to use to much or let it sit too long or anything.

cnk · 01-05-2013, 03:07 PM

3M adhesive and tar remover usually works well for me.

tdoggy57 · 01-05-2013, 04:05 PM

Im going to see if we can get some 3M remover somewhere tomorrow. I need to get this shit off lol

WiKKiD · 01-05-2013, 04:25 PM

Should have left it on. Once opticoat is applied it will be near impossible to reapply a clear bra as it will not adhere easily.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

cnk · 01-05-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiKKiD

Should have left it on. Once opticoat is applied it will be near impossible to reapply a clear bra as it will not adhere easily.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Incorrect. It has been posted by the makers of OC themselves that clear bra's will adhere just fine. I OC'd my car and then had Xpel Ultimate applied to the entire front end and have had no issues.

tdoggy57 · 01-05-2013, 08:08 PM

I have no intentions of reapplying a clear bra either way

WiKKiD · 01-05-2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnk

Incorrect. It has been posted by the makers of OC themselves that clear bra's will adhere just fine. I OC'd my car and then had Xpel Ultimate applied to the entire front end and have had no issues.

3M clear bra and others would not adhere when you contact opticoat via phone they say it's because of the new formula. They recommend going over the clear bra with opticoat. And not under it.

This is a conversation for another time.

Not gonna hijack a thread.

Hope you guys get it figured out.

cnk · 01-05-2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiKKiD

3M clear bra and others would not adhere when you contact opticoat via phone they say it's because of the new formula. They recommend going over the clear bra with opticoat. And not under it.

This is a conversation for another time.

Not gonna hijack a thread.

Hope you guys get it figured out.

I used their newest OC 2.0 formula and had no issues as stated above.

Here's a thread with posts direct from the manufacturer:
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...clear-bra.html

I will leave it at that. If you want to further discuss it, feel free to shoot me a PM.

WiKKiD · 01-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnk

I used their newest OC 2.0 formula and had no issues as stated above.

Here's a thread with posts direct from the manufacturer:
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...clear-bra.html

I will leave it at that. If you want to further discuss it, feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thanks I'm gonna use that when I contact them again Monday as they told me wait till I get the clear bra installed to opticoat. Guess I spoke with someone who didn't know there product.

SocalBurt · 01-06-2013, 01:00 AM

Duplicolor makes a product called "Duplicolor paint prep spray" Its a clear spray and clearcoat safe. I used it to remove the bra adhesive from my old 350z bumper. I sprayed small 1-2 ft sections then gently wipe off the adhesive. I bought a bag of cheap microfiber towels as they will get tacky quick. Good luck man!

tdoggy57 · 01-06-2013, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SocalBurt

Duplicolor makes a product called "Duplicolor paint prep spray" Its a clear spray and clearcoat safe. I used it to remove the bra adhesive from my old 350z bumper. I sprayed small 1-2 ft sections then gently wipe off the adhesive. I bought a bag of cheap microfiber towels as they will get tacky quick. Good luck man!

Thanks for the input, never heard of this before. Is this something you think I would find at an automotive store/walmart or something I'd have to order?

Greg Gellas · 01-06-2013, 03:46 AM

Stoners Tarminator Clear coat safe, and is great at removing adhesive like this.

01-05-2013, 02:47 PM	#1
tdoggy57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Delaware Posts: 447 Thanks: 134 Thanked 127 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need help! Clear Bra Adhesive Ok guys I need some serious help. My car is at the shop getting detailed and opticoated. I had the guy take off my clear bra that came with the car on my hood. The problem is that a lot of the adhesive still remains and he said that he's tried goo off and things like that and nothings working. Its a 3M bra, any suggestions? Hes going to spend all day tomorrow with it. __________________ 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8778

01-05-2013, 02:56 PM	#3
tdoggy57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Delaware Posts: 447 Thanks: 134 Thanked 127 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	He said that he has tried goo off, a heat gun, WD-40 and i think one or two other things. He said he didnt want to mess up the paint with the WD-40 though so he didnt want to use to much or let it sit too long or anything. __________________ 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8778

01-05-2013, 04:05 PM	#5
tdoggy57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Delaware Posts: 447 Thanks: 134 Thanked 127 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im going to see if we can get some 3M remover somewhere tomorrow. I need to get this shit off lol __________________ 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8778

01-05-2013, 08:08 PM	#8
tdoggy57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Delaware Posts: 447 Thanks: 134 Thanked 127 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have no intentions of reapplying a clear bra either way __________________ 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8778

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need some help on a clear bra	Maps316	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	11	10-18-2012 07:03 PM
Clear Bra	Bobasaur	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	7	10-12-2012 02:29 PM
Wax over clear bra?	JoeBoxer	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	11	09-27-2012 02:11 AM
FiveAxis Wing - need 3M Adhesive promoter?	Guaruja	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	7	07-14-2012 10:28 PM
Clear bra	sieeegel	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	3	05-22-2012 02:48 PM

01-05-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would try heat. My clear bra guy is not in the shop today otherwise I would ask him.

01-05-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3M adhesive and tar remover usually works well for me.

01-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#6
WiKKiD WiKKiD Large Penis Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2001 Audi TT Quattro "BT 300+Whp" Location: Ohio Posts: 237 Thanks: 3 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Should have left it on. Once opticoat is applied it will be near impossible to reapply a clear bra as it will not adhere easily. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

01-06-2013, 01:00 AM	#12
SocalBurt Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Duplicolor makes a product called "Duplicolor paint prep spray" Its a clear spray and clearcoat safe. I used it to remove the bra adhesive from my old 350z bumper. I sprayed small 1-2 ft sections then gently wipe off the adhesive. I bought a bag of cheap microfiber towels as they will get tacky quick. Good luck man!

01-06-2013, 03:46 AM	#14
Greg Gellas Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: S2000, Acura TSX Location: Northern NJ Posts: 75 Thanks: 57 Thanked 39 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Stoners Tarminator Clear coat safe, and is great at removing adhesive like this.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password