clear bra scratch repair?
i posted this over at autopia and haven't had a response yet...thought i'd try here.
------------------------- i'll be working on a black 03 VW beetle w/ a DuPont or 3M (owner doesn't remember the brand) clear bra on it. he said the clear bra was damaged when someone (cough...wife...cough) used a BRILLO pad to remove bugs off the front of the car. :ugh: any recommendations on repairing this (if it's even possible?)??? i haven't seen it yet, but wanted to begin researching... thanks! |
IMO, the chances for a successfull repair looks pretty slim. I think it's gonna be difficult to repair. I don't think you'll have enough to work with considering thickness (8 mil). Assuming it is 3M, it has a clear coat layer and you can find the thickness specs here. I don't know if a plastic polish (Plexus) will help, but worth a shot.
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thank you very much for replying...this info is perfect. if anything, this will help me set his expectations. i have ordered some Plexus to try on it...if it doesn't work, no harm no foul. :)
i'm pretty excited about working on this vehicle...because the owner also has a porsche that he wants done. finally...a sweet car to detail and it's NOT BLACK!!!! hehehe :) |
Originally Posted by paradigm
i posted this over at autopia and haven't had a response yet...thought i'd try here.
------------------------- i'll be working on a black 03 VW beetle w/ a DuPont or 3M (owner doesn't remember the brand) clear bra on it. he said the clear bra was damaged when someone (cough...wife...cough) used a BRILLO pad to remove bugs off the front of the car. :ugh: any recommendations on repairing this (if it's even possible?)??? i haven't seen it yet, but wanted to begin researching... thanks! |
To remove minor scratches in the film, tape the edges of the auto mask when polishing the vehicles paint, use a high speed buffer (white foam pad only) and lightly glaze over the material. It is important not to apply a lot of pressure to the film as this may lead to burning of the surface. Use a Q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol to clean out the edge (See also http://www.mmm.com)
Maintenance and Care- polish the paint and the clear plastics separately, tape the edges with masking tape. It has a clear coat so it can be cared for like a clear coated paint; use (Plexus® Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish) for maintenance and to remove any finger marks / smudges (avoid the use of abrasives) |
Do clear bras get scratched really easily?
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Paradigm,
tell your friend to start with a divorce, and if that doesn't work, move up to a .45 and a shovel. |
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