Clear bra and Wax

TMNT · 07-11-2007, 12:45 PM

I know many of you have clear bras on your e9x's, however I don't know about getting one.

I have seen numerous clear bras on used bmws over the last few months and they don't look good at all.

Mostly because of waxing the car. Most of the cars I've seen have wax residue against the lining of the clear bra which makes the clear bra stickout. Basically outlining the clear bra in white.

Talk about EWWW!

How are you all avoiding this?

e90fanatic · 07-11-2007, 12:53 PM

use NXT wax....i dont see any residue

LEDZEP · 07-11-2007, 02:09 PM

Get an Alpine White car.

Ruff Rider · 07-11-2007, 03:01 PM

I use painters blue tape on the edge of my clear bra when ever I wax or polish my car. I also never wax my clear bra. I use Plexus on the clear bra after I wash the car.

OC Guy · 07-11-2007, 03:50 PM

Wax with the grain of the bra and not against it. Don't move towards the edge, move away from it. Also, certain type of waxes won't leave residue A sealant is your best bet, a carnuba might show (although P21s wouldn't).

cn555ic · 07-11-2007, 08:37 PM

tape the edges of the bra with painters tape and then wax on,wax off

TrovaFortuna · 07-13-2007, 07:29 AM

Plexus....it's all about the Plexus!!

OC Guy · 07-13-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TrovaFortuna

Plexus....it's all about the Plexus!!

Plexus will take off any existing wax FYI.

e90fanatic · 07-13-2007, 12:48 PM

just wax the clear bra...it's wax-able

LEDZEP · 07-13-2007, 01:53 PM

I've heard Plexus is the stuff! I plan to try it immediately on mine when it's installed.

msinfo_us · 07-13-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I've heard Plexus is the stuff! I plan to try it immediately on mine when it's installed.

You should not wax/seal your clear bra for 30 days or so after install. It has to be able to "breeze" to dry out completely. There are going to be a few small water bubbles after installation which is normal and they will go away in a week or so.

rog5878 · 07-20-2007, 02:24 PM

I just got a clear bra for the car and had some bird
debris and other stains. Before I received my shipment of Plexus, I tried Zaino and some other products. Once the Plexus came in, it was obvious that it is the best choice for a clear bra, i.e., the Ventureshield. I assume that it is equally effective on the 3M product.

Plexus really works.

LEDZEP · 07-20-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by msinfo_us

You should not wax/seal your clear bra for 30 days or so after install. It has to be able to "breeze" to dry out completely. There are going to be a few small water bubbles after installation which is normal and they will go away in a week or so.

Good to know, in case my installer doesn't give me those instructions. The bubbles will freak me out for awhile...

But at least if I'm expecting them I would have my team of lawyers at his office the next day.

I'm assuming you meant "breathe"..?

bartman32 · 07-20-2007, 04:09 PM

+1 on the Plexus. I was just talking to my installer yesterday and he said several layers of Plexus will act as wax.

OC Guy · 07-20-2007, 04:25 PM

Bart, I like the Plexus product a lot but I am fairly certain it does not layer at all. A pure wax, layers; something with a polish in it like Plexus, Klasse-All-In-One, Zaino-All-In-One, Color-X, Cleaner wax, etc. does not layer.

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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Wax with the grain of the bra and not against it. Don't move towards the edge, move away from it. Also, certain type of waxes won't leave residue A sealant is your best bet, a carnuba might show (although P21s wouldn't). __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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rog5878 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2001 540iA; 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alexandria, Va. iTrader: (0)	I just got a clear bra for the car and had some bird debris and other stains. Before I received my shipment of Plexus, I tried Zaino and some other products. Once the Plexus came in, it was obvious that it is the best choice for a clear bra, i.e., the Ventureshield. I assume that it is equally effective on the 3M product. Plexus really works.
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bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	+1 on the Plexus. I was just talking to my installer yesterday and he said several layers of Plexus will act as wax.
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Bart, I like the Plexus product a lot but I am fairly certain it does not layer at all. A pure wax, layers; something with a polish in it like Plexus, Klasse-All-In-One, Zaino-All-In-One, Color-X, Cleaner wax, etc. does not layer. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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