Cleaning Bugs off a Clear Bra

FuszNissan · 06-21-2010, 05:14 PM

Anybody have any good advice.

I have waxed mine twice and can't get these damn Zdayz bugs off. I am afraid to use anything on the film due to discoloration or scratching it.

Anybody have any success?

6MT · 06-21-2010, 05:46 PM

Hot water, mild soap, and a bug sponge.... add elbow grease.... = bug-less clear bra.

The important thing here is the hot water. It does work

wheee! · 06-21-2010, 05:49 PM

pressure washer under 1600 psi.... works great and then a little rubbing with a microfibre wash mitt does the job.

FuszNissan · 06-21-2010, 06:10 PM

I will give it a shot, thanks for the tips guys.

Xan · 06-21-2010, 06:11 PM

You always want to remove them as fast as possible.

But after the fact I would first try a wash, starting with a good pre-soak to soften it up.
If that doesn't remove it all, I would use a mild polish.
They don't recommended it, but when used with care it's fine.

Then if you still see it a little, you can leave it and see if it bleaches out over time.

Also covering it with some good sealant will help to avoid any future problems.

Do not use a high pressure wash on your clear bra!

FuszNissan · 06-21-2010, 06:16 PM

I am going to try the hot water, and mild soap. I am not so sure about the pressure wash and polish

wheee! · 06-21-2010, 06:21 PM

pressure washing is fine as long as you stay under 1600 psi. I have been doing it for years with no ill effects.

Xan · 06-21-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I am going to try the hot water, and mild soap. I am not so sure about the pressure wash and polish

Pressure wash is a certain NO for me. If only it were for the fact that a little edge could turn into a big one before it gets trimmed.

Mild polishes are fine on quality film.
I would only do it by hand to avoid warming up the plastic....
But I've never had any issues...

flashburn · 06-21-2010, 06:25 PM

If you don't already use it I'd recommend using Plexus for cleaning your clearbra. That stuff is amazing, it cleans, polishes, and seals. It leaves the clearbra extremely smooth after applying it, and its really easy to use.

cab83_750 · 06-21-2010, 06:56 PM

+1 on Plexus.

Xan · 06-21-2010, 07:02 PM

I use Z-AIO instead...

But after zaino-ing the car completly, any bugs wash right off...

StealthZ · 06-21-2010, 07:05 PM

use Meq's APC+ try 1:10 ratio can work up to 1:4 if you need stronger, and light clean with a microfiber towel or wash mit. there are various other bug/tar cleaners that are very safe for all coatings and a clear bra will hold up fine too.

BalanBro · 07-10-2010, 10:10 AM

Start conservatively and work your way up if you can't get them out.

I pretty sure that a clay bar would work perfectly though. It worked wonders at getting rusty rail dust out of the paint of my brother's white corvette.

flashburn · 07-10-2010, 11:23 AM

I dunno about using a claybar. My Clear bra installer said absolutely do not use a claybar on it. Even my Venture Shield lifetime warranty card says not to use a claybar on it.

RomRox · 07-10-2010, 04:29 PM

Then next time you go out to Zdays, you'll just invest in some roadwrap... only costs $12 ... and peels right off

Protective Film : New Car Paint Protection : Paint Protector : Automobile Paint Protection : BuyRoadWrap.com

06-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Cleaning Bugs off a Clear Bra Anybody have any good advice. I have waxed mine twice and can't get these damn Zdayz bugs off. I am afraid to use anything on the film due to discoloration or scratching it. Anybody have any success? __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-21-2010, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hot water, mild soap, and a bug sponge.... add elbow grease.... = bug-less clear bra. The important thing here is the hot water. It does work __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

06-21-2010, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	pressure washer under 1600 psi.... works great and then a little rubbing with a microfibre wash mitt does the job. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-21-2010, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I will give it a shot, thanks for the tips guys. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-21-2010, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	You always want to remove them as fast as possible. But after the fact I would first try a wash, starting with a good pre-soak to soften it up. If that doesn't remove it all, I would use a mild polish. They don't recommended it, but when used with care it's fine. Then if you still see it a little, you can leave it and see if it bleaches out over time. Also covering it with some good sealant will help to avoid any future problems. Do not use a high pressure wash on your clear bra! __________________

06-21-2010, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I am going to try the hot water, and mild soap. I am not so sure about the pressure wash and polish __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-21-2010, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	pressure washing is fine as long as you stay under 1600 psi. I have been doing it for years with no ill effects. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-21-2010, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	If you don't already use it I'd recommend using Plexus for cleaning your clearbra. That stuff is amazing, it cleans, polishes, and seals. It leaves the clearbra extremely smooth after applying it, and its really easy to use.

06-21-2010, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	+1 on Plexus.

06-21-2010, 07:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I use Z-AIO instead... But after zaino-ing the car completly, any bugs wash right off... __________________

06-21-2010, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	use Meq's APC+ try 1:10 ratio can work up to 1:4 if you need stronger, and light clean with a microfiber towel or wash mit. there are various other bug/tar cleaners that are very safe for all coatings and a clear bra will hold up fine too.

07-10-2010, 10:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Start conservatively and work your way up if you can't get them out. I pretty sure that a clay bar would work perfectly though. It worked wonders at getting rusty rail dust out of the paint of my brother's white corvette. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

07-10-2010, 11:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I dunno about using a claybar. My Clear bra installer said absolutely do not use a claybar on it. Even my Venture Shield lifetime warranty card says not to use a claybar on it.

07-10-2010, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Then next time you go out to Zdays, you'll just invest in some roadwrap... only costs $12 ... and peels right off Protective Film : New Car Paint Protection : Paint Protector : Automobile Paint Protection : BuyRoadWrap.com

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