Clear bra swirl marks
10-14-2006, 05:42 PM
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got clear bra installed today and overall I am very impressed with the look of the product, one problem though, the clear bra installed on the hood has some fine swirl marks in it from the installer rubbing it out with the squeege, he also left a few on my paint above the clear bra line that can be seen in sun light. My question: has anyone removed swirl marks from the 3m clearbra product and if so what do you use?
10-15-2006, 05:31 AM
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Under those circumstances, I would take it back to the installer for correction. He needs to reinstall another clear bra and take care of the swirl marks left in the paint.
10-15-2006, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='345022' date='Oct 15 2006, 10:31 AM
Under those circumstances, I would take it back to the installer for correction. He needs to reinstall another clear bra and take care of the swirl marks left in the paint.
10-15-2006, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='345024' date='Oct 15 2006, 09:35 AM
The installer must change the clear bra.
10-16-2006, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by A2 BMW' post='345109' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:29 AM
I agree. I have clear bra on all three of my cars and no swirl marks. Sounds like a bad install.
I dont see this in BMWHK
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='345376' date='Oct 16 2006, 10:53 AM
How much was it to get and install?
I dont see this in BMWHK
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10-16-2006, 04:50 PM
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I must clarify that there is only one seciton of the bra on the hood that has some minor hair line swirls. Can only be seen in sunlight if one is standing in exactly the right spot. Not really a big deal in my opinion. Not sure if this warrants a complete redo on the hood section but the installer wants to take another look and seems interesed in getting it right if needed.
I did find a detailer website that recommended a product called Plexus for sealing and removing scratchs and swirls from plastic car parts, including clear bra, however I have not used it and cannot recommend it but I plan on giving it a try. Hope this helps someone, thanks.
I did find a detailer website that recommended a product called Plexus for sealing and removing scratchs and swirls from plastic car parts, including clear bra, however I have not used it and cannot recommend it but I plan on giving it a try. Hope this helps someone, thanks.
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