wet sand before clearbra

Astrosfan · 04-06-2011, 11:58 AM

Hey guys,

So my front bumper is starting to look like crap. There are several rock chips/scratches on my front bumper.

Do you think its advisable to get the front bumper wet sanded before the clear bra application? How much does this usually cost?

I also have a few scratches that im not worried about since they would have to respray the bumper to get rid of.

I can take pics if that would help

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 03:08 PM

no, dont' wet sand it.

to do it right, get the bumper repaired and repainted, give a good 3wks for the paint to fully cure, then apply clearbra.

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 03:13 PM

astros-btw, talk to junkman in the detailing forum.

FuszNissan · 04-06-2011, 03:52 PM

Clay bar, before clear bra too.

SoCal 370Z · 04-06-2011, 04:11 PM

Some of the higher-end detailers will do all this for you, and install or have an installer they work with apply the clear bra. I would not be sanding any finish on this Z unless you are experienced with touching-up rock chips and how to safely bring down the touchup paint to match existing paint levels.

04-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	wet sand before clearbra Hey guys, So my front bumper is starting to look like crap. There are several rock chips/scratches on my front bumper. Do you think its advisable to get the front bumper wet sanded before the clear bra application? How much does this usually cost? I also have a few scratches that im not worried about since they would have to respray the bumper to get rid of. I can take pics if that would help

04-06-2011, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Clay bar, before clear bra too. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-06-2011, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Some of the higher-end detailers will do all this for you, and install or have an installer they work with apply the clear bra. I would not be sanding any finish on this Z unless you are experienced with touching-up rock chips and how to safely bring down the touchup paint to match existing paint levels. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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04-06-2011, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no, dont' wet sand it. to do it right, get the bumper repaired and repainted, give a good 3wks for the paint to fully cure, then apply clearbra.

04-06-2011, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	astros-btw, talk to junkman in the detailing forum.