Do you tape over your Clear Bra? Or do you just toothbrush?

cab83_750 · 03-15-2010, 02:25 AM

Well, to be exact, do you put a tape just a tad over the edge of the clear bra so that wax does not get mess up the glue? Or do you just wax over it and use a toothbrush?

I have waxed my car about 6 times already. Today, I was too lazy to put the tape and feeling semi-guilty. Interesting enough, I could see where the portions of the hood that did not get some wax (this would be about 3/16" from the edge of the clear bra.)

SoCal 370Z · 03-15-2010, 02:29 AM

A good microfiber cloth takes the residue off at these junctions for me.

cab83_750 · 03-15-2010, 02:34 AM

SoCal,

I have 2 buckets of Costco microfiber. Is it safe to assume that the wax has not affected your clear bra glue?

When I had mine done, I was told to not wax near the edge. I have the VentureShiield.

SoCal 370Z · 03-15-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Is it safe to assume that the wax has not affected your clear bra glue?

Yes, the shield adhesive is fine. The adhesive is only on the bottom of the bra, and not along the cut's edge.

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

When I had mine done, I was told to not wax near the edge. I have the VentureShield.

That's only because it can leave an unsightly wax residue line. Also, some waxes are also a cleaner so be careful along the edge. I wax by starting about an 1/2 inch on the edge of the shield and then toward the direction of the paint, and onto the paint. I finish my detailing by using Plexus on the shield that also makes easy to clean any wax residue at the edge junction.

Simply use common sense and don't go bearing down at the junction and you'll be fine.

Mike · 03-15-2010, 09:09 AM

I wax over it, then use a wooden toothpick to clean the grooves.

kenchan · 03-15-2010, 02:27 PM

Toothbrush??!

you're going to haze the finish and the bra.

just wax like normal (away from the edge, not towards it) and when you're ready to remove wax, take your fluffy MF towel, squirt a little bit of QD on the towel and gently and slowly drag the towel along the edge.

dont go fast cause heat will build up and potentially haze the finish and/or the bra. goodluck!

03-15-2010, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Do you tape over your Clear Bra? Or do you just toothbrush? Well, to be exact, do you put a tape just a tad over the edge of the clear bra so that wax does not get mess up the glue? Or do you just wax over it and use a toothbrush? I have waxed my car about 6 times already. Today, I was too lazy to put the tape and feeling semi-guilty. Interesting enough, I could see where the portions of the hood that did not get some wax (this would be about 3/16" from the edge of the clear bra.)

03-15-2010, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	A good microfiber cloth takes the residue off at these junctions for me. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-15-2010, 09:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I wax over it, then use a wooden toothpick to clean the grooves. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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03-15-2010, 02:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	SoCal, I have 2 buckets of Costco microfiber. Is it safe to assume that the wax has not affected your clear bra glue? When I had mine done, I was told to not wax near the edge. I have the VentureShiield.

03-15-2010, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Toothbrush??! you're going to haze the finish and the bra. just wax like normal (away from the edge, not towards it) and when you're ready to remove wax, take your fluffy MF towel, squirt a little bit of QD on the towel and gently and slowly drag the towel along the edge. dont go fast cause heat will build up and potentially haze the finish and/or the bra. goodluck!