Removing clear bra

JOHNNY-5 · 11-11-2018, 04:14 PM

Anyone remove clear bra on your car? If so, what did you use to remove the adhesive?

IB M · 11-11-2018, 04:32 PM

Yes - 3M adhesive remover. Comes in a spray can.

wfdeacon88 · 11-11-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

Yes - 3M adhesive remover. Comes in a spray can.

safe for the paint I assume? any additional things to do after using the adhesive remover besides rinse and wash? I started working on mine today.. tested out the process on the side mirror shell and waiting to do the hood once I figure out the process.

IB M · 11-11-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

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Originally Posted by IB M

Yes - 3M adhesive remover. Comes in a spray can.

safe for the paint I assume? any additional things to do after using the adhesive remover besides rinse and wash? I started working on mine today.. tested out the process on the side mirror shell and waiting to do the hood once I figure out the process.

Yes - I used it on 1999 AW paint with no issues. Definitely wash off when done with soap and water. Some guys use heat, but I didn't need to or want to mess with a heat gun or blow dryer. i let car sit in sun. Try to pull in a manner and speed so as most glue comes off with the bra.

How old is ur clear bra? Older and more it sat in sun the more work for you.

wfdeacon88 · 11-11-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

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Originally Posted by IB M

Yes - 3M adhesive remover. Comes in a spray can.

safe for the paint I assume? any additional things to do after using the adhesive remover besides rinse and wash? I started working on mine today.. tested out the process on the side mirror shell and waiting to do the hood once I figure out the process.

Yes - I used it on 1999 AW paint with no issues. Definitely wash off when done with soap and water. Some guys use heat, but I didn't need to or want to mess with a heat gun or blow dryer. i let car sit in sun. Try to pull in a manner and speed so as most glue comes off with the bra.

How old is ur clear bra? Older and more it sat in sun the more work for you.

I used a blow dryer which wasn't too hot and I don't think I could do it without it... I think mines been on there past it's limit

sibhusz06 · 11-11-2018, 06:13 PM

Use either a heat gun or blow dryer. Start at a corner and heat the clearbra side to side and then slowly begin to pull back and keep blowing side to side. Don't be afraid to pull. As long as there is factory paint underneath you should be ok. Also having the car outside on a hot day in sunlight will help a little. The idea is to soften the plastic which makes it more pliable.

IB M · 11-11-2018, 06:40 PM

The bra I took off was 16 years old and yellow. This stuff did the trick.

JOHNNY-5 · 11-11-2018, 09:26 PM

Thanks for all the info guys.

Grayblack · 11-11-2018, 10:55 PM

A steamer is also very helpful.

Grip Addict · 11-12-2018, 09:52 PM

Would this help your situation?

JOHNNY-5 · 11-12-2018, 10:43 PM

Removed my 7 year old clear bra with a heat gun. Then used googone automotive on what little adhesive was left. Works pretty good.

IB M · 11-13-2018, 01:39 PM

Good deal. Is goo gone automotive different than regular goo gone?

Shiza · 11-13-2018, 02:09 PM

If you're not going to use a heat gun make sure its a relatively warm day. I tried to remove a clear bra from an old car when it was 17 degrees outside and it pulled the clear coat right off the paint. Don't be like me lol

JOHNNY-5 · 11-13-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

Good deal. Is goo gone automotive different than regular goo gone?

Yes, googone automotive is safe on clear coat.

Cbozz · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny-Walker

Anyone remove clear bra on your car? If so, what did you use to remove the adhesive?

use steam to remove the clear bra.. I think they use cool steam as I saw in videos... i'd research that online

wfdeacon88 · 01-07-2019, 05:55 PM

Ok, so I am two weeks into this disaster.. currently, I have pretty old clear bra on just the front of the hood.. so not very much. unfortunately, EVERY single thing I have tried is failing. Today I dropped it off at a respected shop specializing in clear bra, tint, detailing, etc. He quoted me 250 for the job, but said, it might be worse and I'll call you. An hour later, he called and said, the steam gun method isn't working, it isn't coming up more than a small quarter sized piece at a time. Just as I experienced using the heat gun. Its far past coming off in sheets. He said the only thing he can do is keep it for two days, at least, and pray it doesn't take 10+ hours. I told him I'd wait and they didn't charge me for the failed hour attempt.

My assumed options at this point, no clue what to do... any help would be appreciated greatly.

- Buy a used or new hood for E90 Space Grey, paint match or whatever is needed... sell the old one perhaps?
- Find someone to wet sand it off, if possible, could risk ruining the paint.
- Take 10 hours out of my life to painstakingly pick off inch by inch, every piece of this shit. (not going to happen)
- pay someone to do the option above. (probably over a grand at least)
- any ideas?

Looks like all of the above is going to need paint work and all the mess that goes with it...

I absolutely hate clear bra. Regardless of how badly the PO handled it by leaving it on, I still think it's the worst shit ever.

BayE30 · 01-07-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Ok, so I am two weeks into this disaster.. currently, I have pretty old clear bra on just the front of the hood.. so not very much. unfortunately, EVERY single thing I have tried is failing. Today I dropped it off at a respected shop specializing in clear bra, tint, detailing, etc. He quoted me 250 for the job, but said, it might be worse and I'll call you. An hour later, he called and said, the steam gun method isn't working, it isn't coming up more than a small quarter sized piece at a time. Just as I experienced using the heat gun. Its far past coming off in sheets. He said the only thing he can do is keep it for two days, at least, and pray it doesn't take 10+ hours. I told him I'd wait and they didn't charge me for the failed hour attempt.

My assumed options at this point, no clue what to do... any help would be appreciated greatly.

- Buy a used or new hood for E90 Space Grey, paint match or whatever is needed... sell the old one perhaps?
- Find someone to wet sand it off, if possible, could risk ruining the paint.
- Take 10 hours out of my life to painstakingly pick off inch by inch, every piece of this shit. (not going to happen)
- pay someone to do the option above. (probably over a grand at least)
- any ideas?

Looks like all of the above is going to need paint work and all the mess that goes with it...

I absolutely hate clear bra. Regardless of how badly the PO handled it by leaving it on, I still think it's the worst shit ever.

use the rubber wheel posted above. it will be a huge mess, and take a few hours, but it will work. remove any left over adhesive with the 3m adhesive remover.

I have had to do this in our shop many times. I keep trying to tell people that clear bra is not a permanent solution, but nobody listens. There is a chance that you can ruin the paint trying to remove the clear bra, but we have had decent success with the rubber wheel method.

wfdeacon88 · 01-07-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Ok, so I am two weeks into this disaster.. currently, I have pretty old clear bra on just the front of the hood.. so not very much. unfortunately, EVERY single thing I have tried is failing. Today I dropped it off at a respected shop specializing in clear bra, tint, detailing, etc. He quoted me 250 for the job, but said, it might be worse and I'll call you. An hour later, he called and said, the steam gun method isn't working, it isn't coming up more than a small quarter sized piece at a time. Just as I experienced using the heat gun. Its far past coming off in sheets. He said the only thing he can do is keep it for two days, at least, and pray it doesn't take 10+ hours. I told him I'd wait and they didn't charge me for the failed hour attempt.

My assumed options at this point, no clue what to do... any help would be appreciated greatly.

- Buy a used or new hood for E90 Space Grey, paint match or whatever is needed... sell the old one perhaps?
- Find someone to wet sand it off, if possible, could risk ruining the paint.
- Take 10 hours out of my life to painstakingly pick off inch by inch, every piece of this shit. (not going to happen)
- pay someone to do the option above. (probably over a grand at least)
- any ideas?

Looks like all of the above is going to need paint work and all the mess that goes with it...

I absolutely hate clear bra. Regardless of how badly the PO handled it by leaving it on, I still think it's the worst shit ever.

use the rubber wheel posted above. it will be a huge mess, and take a few hours, but it will work. remove any left over adhesive with the 3m adhesive remover.

I have had to do this is our shop many time. I keep trying to tell people that clear bra is not a permanent solution, but nobody listens. There is a chance that you can ruin the paint trying to remove the clear bra, but we have had decent success with the rubber wheel method.

Thank you! do you have a link to the exact product to buy? I'd hate to buy the wrong one and mess it up further. I feel like that video above is going to be 5+ hours on this, as that video shows it removing some sort of tape... since this is slick and not textured, how does it compare when you do it?

BayE30 · 01-07-2019, 06:06 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-...r%2Bwheel&th=1

the wheel disintegrates as you use it, and flys all over the place. this is normal, you will probably kill the whole wheel taking off the clear bra.

wfdeacon88 · 01-07-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-...r%2Bwheel&th=1

the wheel disintegrates as you use it, and flys all over the place. this is normal, you will probably kill the whole wheel taking off the clear bra.

Amazon is making me declare this .... the link asks for proof of my intended use. wtf?

is this the same thing and method to use?

JOHNNY-5 · 01-07-2019, 06:25 PM

I used a heat gun and warmed up the clear bra and slowly pulled it off. Then used googone automotive to remove what was left of the adhesive. If you take your time there should be minimal adhesive left.

BayE30 · 01-07-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Amazon is making me declare this .... the link asks for proof of my intended use. wtf?

is this the same thing and method to use?

Yes, basically just liket this.

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sibhusz06 Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Use either a heat gun or blow dryer. Start at a corner and heat the clearbra side to side and then slowly begin to pull back and keep blowing side to side. Don't be afraid to pull. As long as there is factory paint underneath you should be ok. Also having the car outside on a hot day in sunlight will help a little. The idea is to soften the plastic which makes it more pliable.
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JOHNNY-5 Lieutenant 49 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, Ory-Gun iTrader: (8)	Removed my 7 year old clear bra with a heat gun. Then used googone automotive on what little adhesive was left. Works pretty good.
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IB M Brigadier General 2778 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Good deal. Is goo gone automotive different than regular goo gone?
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Shiza Captain 1195 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M3, X5, Ram 2500, Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US iTrader: (1)	If you're not going to use a heat gun make sure its a relatively warm day. I tried to remove a clear bra from an old car when it was 17 degrees outside and it pulled the clear coat right off the paint. Don't be like me lol
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wfdeacon88 Major 1105 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Triad, NC iTrader: (0)	Ok, so I am two weeks into this disaster.. currently, I have pretty old clear bra on just the front of the hood.. so not very much. unfortunately, EVERY single thing I have tried is failing. Today I dropped it off at a respected shop specializing in clear bra, tint, detailing, etc. He quoted me 250 for the job, but said, it might be worse and I'll call you. An hour later, he called and said, the steam gun method isn't working, it isn't coming up more than a small quarter sized piece at a time. Just as I experienced using the heat gun. Its far past coming off in sheets. He said the only thing he can do is keep it for two days, at least, and pray it doesn't take 10+ hours. I told him I'd wait and they didn't charge me for the failed hour attempt. My assumed options at this point, no clue what to do... any help would be appreciated greatly. - Buy a used or new hood for E90 Space Grey, paint match or whatever is needed... sell the old one perhaps? - Find someone to wet sand it off, if possible, could risk ruining the paint. - Take 10 hours out of my life to painstakingly pick off inch by inch, every piece of this shit. (not going to happen) - pay someone to do the option above. (probably over a grand at least) - any ideas? Looks like all of the above is going to need paint work and all the mess that goes with it... I absolutely hate clear bra. Regardless of how badly the PO handled it by leaving it on, I still think it's the worst shit ever. Attached Images
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JOHNNY-5 Lieutenant 49 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, Ory-Gun iTrader: (8)	I used a heat gun and warmed up the clear bra and slowly pulled it off. Then used googone automotive to remove what was left of the adhesive. If you take your time there should be minimal adhesive left.
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