Is it possible to restore shine to clear bra?

bbbuzzy · 04-14-2010, 09:06 PM

I'm the second owner of an e90 with Clear Bra on the nose (standard coverage). It's really lost it's shine and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a product or method to restore it's luster. I searched and couldn't find anything mentioned that fit my needs. TIA.

shoes · 04-14-2010, 09:19 PM

I honestly have no experience with clear bra's, but I remember reading somewhere that they can be treated like paint; clayed(?), polished, and sealed.
I'll let someone with experience chime in tho!

Dackz · 04-14-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shoes

I honestly have no experience with clear bra's, but I remember reading somewhere that they can be treated like paint; clayed(?), polished, and sealed.
I'll let someone with experience chime in tho!

FWIW I resealed mine today after I stripped it with some isoprpyl alcohol. Worked just fine

Ryan323i · 04-15-2010, 07:49 AM

I polished mine after winter and it came out nice. Just make sure to use a mild polish. Not sure I would clay a clear bra though. After you get it cleaned, make sure to seal or wax.

Detailed Image · 04-15-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkRyan323

I polished mine after winter and it came out nice. Just make sure to use a mild polish. Not sure I would clay a clear bra though. After you get it cleaned, make sure to seal or wax.

A nice combination is a mild polish, like Menzerna Power Finish and you can finish and protect with an all in one chemical polish like Klasse All In One. Using the chemical polish on a clear bra is nice because it can remove some oxidation.

If you want to go a solid 1 step, Optimum Poli-Seal, it'll remove light imperfections and protect in 1 step. You'd get better correction with the Power Finish / Klasse AIO.

Keep in mind the clear bra is softer than the paint so you want to start even less aggressive than normal. You may want to tape off the clear bra edges too so you don't get a nice caking of product along the edge that highlights the clear bra lines.

Hope this helps.

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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I polished mine after winter and it came out nice. Just make sure to use a mild polish. Not sure I would clay a clear bra though. After you get it cleaned, make sure to seal or wax. __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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