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Wax on top of clearbra?

Old May 20, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Wax on top of clearbra?

Possibly a dumb question, but I want to make sure before I start off...

I have a 3M Clearbra (the newer one that comes up higher on the bonnet) on my 06 MCS. Can I wax straight on top of it, or is there something I should be watching out for?
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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You can wax it, in fact this is recommended. I Zaino over the bra, keeps it looking nice!
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Yup...what he said. Go for it!!!
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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i use a ton of NXT on my clearbra to make it slippery so bugs come off
easily.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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I've had the same person install the 3M clear bra product on my last three cars. He's been doing it for a long time on high-end cars. Very competent person, he highly recommends NXT for the clear bra as an inexpensive and effective treatment. It works for me!

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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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You might want to put some painters tape, like 1/4" tape over the seam before you wax it, to keep residue out of the cracks. Or otherwise make sure to have a nylon brush like a toothbrush handy and some quick detailer otherwise your clearbra seam will get more pronounced due to buildup.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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^^ i use Q-tips and run it down the bra edge. seems to work for me.
no buildup of wax.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
^^ i use Q-tips and run it down the bra edge. seems to work for me.
no buildup of wax.
Yes I do this as well sometimes. I also use "detailing" brushes soaked with QD. Works great.

Be careful using stiff brushes on paint.
 
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