clear bra before sealant?

ElVee

If I apply paint sealant on a new car, will that be wasted effort if I then have a clear bra installed a few weeks later? Or should the clear bra be installed first, then paint sealant applied?

w0rM

Sealant first, bra second.

It depends on what sealant you're using as to how much of a waste both would be. I'd just do Opti-Coat and call it a day.

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cheshirecat

I would put opti-coat 2.0 on both before the CB install and on the CB itself. It will bond fine with the plastic and many clear bra installers have reported good results in regard to weathering when it comes to the bra.

As far as under the bra, I personally don't mind a little extra protection between the factor clear and the bra itself. I would not use anything other than a resin-based seal between the hood and the CB.

kenchan

yep, best to have sealant/wax UNDER the clearbra so that you can actually remove it down the road.

the installer will use alcohol to wipe off the sealant around where the clearbra's edges are to minimize peel up.


then give it a week and apply spray sealant/wax over the clearbra.

ElVee

Thank you for the responses!

By the way, how do I know a sealant is resin-based?

cheshirecat

Most all sealants are not. Opti-coat is called a "sealant" so it's grouped with a lot of other products, but it's very unique in what it brings to the table. It creates a permanent additional layer on your paint that is similar to your factory clear coat. It doesn't weather or break down the same way as traditional waxes and sealants (if applied properly). Again- think of it like an additional clear coat.

If you're going to be apply it, be sure to read up on proper application- here's a starting point for you.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...ion-guide.html