Ok guys, I did a search and came up with a few bug remover products...but I'm worried about what they might do to a clear bra.

I've got one of those 3M clear bras on my hood, accompanied by an assortment of bug splatters that 4 car washes (handwashed, aching arms after scrubbing) have failed to liberate from my hood.

I went to Wal-Mart to see what they had to offer and they had 2 brands of Tar and Bug Remover - one that was "flammable" and one that was citrus based (really the only differences I could tell). It seemed to me that the flammable one might contain some chemicals that could loosen/or eat away at the clear bra so I got the citrus based one.

I might as well have thrown my money away. It didn't seem to do any good. So, those of you with clear bras what do you use to get the bug splatters off while safely keeping your clear bra?

Thanks,

John

 

I know this isn't much help but I have a Clear bra that has no stains and it's 6 months old

 

I wax the 3M stuff on my car and the bugs just wash off. A high pressure wash won't take off the bugs? I wouldn't worry too much about what you use to clear the 3M, the stuff is pretty tough. Try a Scotch brite pad and soap.

 

Simple Green

 

Two words--- Clay Magic
This is available as a kit at most autozones. One blue bar of clay and bottle of lube. It is amazing at how effortlessly it removes stubborn bug and tar remains. Just wash off thouroughly what you can before you clay it.

Scott

 

I wouldn't do that on a Clearguard.....

Very expensive mistake. Everywhere else is grear though.


Shaydz

 

I'd be interested in finding out how to get the bugs out that seem to be embedding in the paint. and i don't have a clear bra. clay bars don't work. clear coat body scrubs don't work. the bugs are so stubborn, its almost like they're rock chips. but they're not - they're bugs...

 

so does the clear guard have a glass like finish or does it have the orange peel effect? i'm in the market for one since my car is going to be repainted within' th enext few weeks.

 

Go out and get some!

 

Hello again Daniel,
I'd say more of an orangepeel but it is hard to see unless you are looking for it (depends on how good the installer is).
Clearguard is a 8mm thick sheet (40mm on headlight covers) of 3M ScotchCal with alcohol activated adhesive on one side. Basically an installer sprays a 35% alcohol mixture under is while stretching it across the bumper or whatever. He uses a "foam squeegee" like tool to stretch it and smooth out wrinkles.

It's very good paint protection and actually forms a sort of hard based coat over time - very resistant to small rocks, bugs, etc.

A number od ccompanies have their flavor - Ultrashield, xPel, Stoneguard, etc. and the material is always the same but the patterns might be different (might cover more area, things like that).

Do a search - there's a lot of info on this.

Shaydz

 

I wash, wax, clay bar my clear bra and have had no problems in 8 months. Still looks good and have not had problems with bugs or bird poop or anything so far. Good protection.

 

That's amazing! I wouldn't think you COULD claybar the 3M w/o it pulling and stretching. Plus Isn't the clay bar for getting crap out of semi-porous material (like paint)?

How do you handle the wax along the edge of the clearguard - That really bugs me.

Shaydz

 

I'm careful along the edge of the 3M with the clay bar (lots of moisture/lubricant). I don't just slide the bar over the edge. Same with the wax and I use my fingernail with microfibre polishing cloth along the edge for any excess wax. Works for me.

 

I used to use a clay bar on my 96 all the time and it's about time to give my 2k2 it's first taste of clay. I'll try it in an innocuous spot first. Lot's of lube, huh?

Thanks,
Brad

 

hrm.. i did some searching before and seems like ppl prefer 3m over anyother brand. i heard the stone guard from another company looks horrible.. is it possible for me to obtain a sample of their products?

 

Find an installer in your area and ask for his throwaway.

He'll probably do it (always lookin for a sale).

I know the guy in my area is pretty cool - he'd do it.

Shaydz

 

how do i find out who carries it??? every body shop i've been to so far has never touched the product some haven't evne heard of it. i've been to 5 high end body shops..

 

might this help?

http://www.3m.com/us/auto_marine_aer...licators.jhtml

 

The xpel website has a list of installers. Also you can check for Ultrashied, Invicashild (I think that's the name). You can call them for installers in your area.
You're in CA so there should be beaucoups of them.

Shaydz

 

thanx a million theres one in my city

 

cool!

no prob!