Want Opticoat, but clear bra on. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Siberian Husky · 01-09-2013, 11:09 PM

So I purchased my FRS (finally), and the son of a bitch came with a clear coat on it. I couldnt really avoid it; the car was hard enough to find in the color I wanted so I just went with it. How much of a pain in the ass would it be to get the car Opticoated (assuming they'd remove the clear bra), then have the bra re-installed?

Has anyone else ran into this issue? Most FRS's ive seen have the clear bra on them.

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 11:29 PM

clear bra, as i know, cannot be taken off then re-install. once you take it off you can't use the same one anymore. Just apply Opti-coat over the clear bra.

Thomas Dekany · 01-09-2013, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

clear bra, as i know, cannot be taken off then re-install. once you take it off you can't use the same one anymore. Just apply Opti-coat over the clear bra.

Exactly

Mr. Sparkle · 01-10-2013, 01:54 PM

you will see a realy high cost for PPF removal, paint correction, opti-coat and re-application of the PPF (using a new piece of film as mentioned above)

as others have stated the more practical solution is to just apply the coating on top of the clear bra

tdoggy57 · 01-10-2013, 02:19 PM

I just ran into this. I had the detailer take the clear bra off and it ended up being a mess. The 3M adhesive is really difficult to remove. Check my thread.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25697

Glad I got the clear bra off though. It was stamped scion everywhere, which annoyed me. It was also just on a small portion of the hood, so I didn't really think it was in the best spot. If you're going to remove it, get it done professionally or make sure you have the right products.

picus · 01-11-2013, 10:04 PM

Just apply OC over the film. Odds are your film is clear coated, OC will adhere no problem and you will get all the benefits of the OC on the film that you do on the paint. I work with a film installer, we always apply OC on the film, rather than under it (since there is no benefit to applying it under film).

Siberian Husky · 01-12-2013, 11:49 PM

Does the PPF clear bra come installed from the factory? Or is this something the dealers typically install once the vehicle arrives?

Sony · 01-13-2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siberian Husky

Does the PPF clear bra come installed from the factory? Or is this something the dealers typically install once the vehicle arrives?

Usually it's a dealer installed option.

Siberian Husky · 01-13-2013, 12:46 AM

I will have to call and tell them I do not want it installed when it arrives off the truck. I would like to make a bee line to the nearest detailer and having opti/bra combo done.

kaisernaut · 01-14-2013, 03:44 AM

PM me if you interested in having your frs opti-guard and clear bra installed.....

01-09-2013, 11:09 PM	#1
Siberian Husky Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 72 240z Location: CA-Riverside Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Want Opticoat, but clear bra on. So I purchased my FRS (finally), and the son of a bitch came with a clear coat on it. I couldnt really avoid it; the car was hard enough to find in the color I wanted so I just went with it. How much of a pain in the ass would it be to get the car Opticoated (assuming they'd remove the clear bra), then have the bra re-installed? Has anyone else ran into this issue? Most FRS's ive seen have the clear bra on them. __________________ 1.)1992 240sx SE A/T bone stock: The Daily 2.)1972 240z SBC355 5spd: Ratrod Project 3.) .....[undecided]....: Weekend Warrior

01-12-2013, 11:49 PM	#7
Siberian Husky Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 72 240z Location: CA-Riverside Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does the PPF clear bra come installed from the factory? Or is this something the dealers typically install once the vehicle arrives? __________________ 1.)1992 240sx SE A/T bone stock: The Daily 2.)1972 240z SBC355 5spd: Ratrod Project 3.) .....[undecided]....: Weekend Warrior

01-13-2013, 12:46 AM	#9
Siberian Husky Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 72 240z Location: CA-Riverside Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will have to call and tell them I do not want it installed when it arrives off the truck. I would like to make a bee line to the nearest detailer and having opti/bra combo done. __________________ 1.)1992 240sx SE A/T bone stock: The Daily 2.)1972 240z SBC355 5spd: Ratrod Project 3.) .....[undecided]....: Weekend Warrior

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01-09-2013, 11:29 PM	#2
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	clear bra, as i know, cannot be taken off then re-install. once you take it off you can't use the same one anymore. Just apply Opti-coat over the clear bra.

01-10-2013, 01:54 PM	#4
Mr. Sparkle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Mr. Sparkle Detailing Wagon Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225 Thanks: 3 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you will see a realy high cost for PPF removal, paint correction, opti-coat and re-application of the PPF (using a new piece of film as mentioned above) as others have stated the more practical solution is to just apply the coating on top of the clear bra

01-10-2013, 02:19 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)	I just ran into this. I had the detailer take the clear bra off and it ended up being a mess. The 3M adhesive is really difficult to remove. Check my thread. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25697 Glad I got the clear bra off though. It was stamped scion everywhere, which annoyed me. It was also just on a small portion of the hood, so I didn't really think it was in the best spot. If you're going to remove it, get it done professionally or make sure you have the right products.

01-11-2013, 10:04 PM	#6
picus Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FJ Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 76 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just apply OC over the film. Odds are your film is clear coated, OC will adhere no problem and you will get all the benefits of the OC on the film that you do on the paint. I work with a film installer, we always apply OC on the film, rather than under it (since there is no benefit to applying it under film).

01-14-2013, 03:44 AM	#10
kaisernaut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2011 Chevy Silverado RCSB Location: SoCal-LA-OC Posts: 23 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PM me if you interested in having your frs opti-guard and clear bra installed.....

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