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Clear bras and headlight overlays
are significant investments into keeping your vehicle looking
its best. If you happen to have questions not found below,
please contact an installer near you.
Can
I install a clear bra film or headlight overlays myself?
Will a clear bra film
harm the painted surface if the film is removed?
Can a clear bra film
be applied over a vehicle that has had the paint touched
up?
Will the paint smear
if a clear bra film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?
Can you paint or apply
a clearcoat over a clear bra film or headlight overlay?
Can I cover the whole
vehicle with clear bra film?
Can a clear bra film
be applied over graphics?
Does a clear bra film
stick to bumpers and hoods?
Does a clear bra film
stick to plastic?
Does a clear bra film
resist yellowing?
Can I use wax over the
clear bra film?
How is a clear bra film
maintained?
Can a clear bra or headlight
overlay film be removed?
If a clear bra film
is removed from the vehicle, can it be re-used?
Will it really stop
rocks from chipping the car?
How long should I wait
to apply your product if my car has been repainted?
Are colored films legal
on headlights for street use?
How long does it take
to install a full kit?
I don’t like to
see the line on the hood, can you cover the entire hood?
I have an aftermarket
bumper, can a clear bra be applied over it?
Will there be a two-tone
effect if the film is ever removed?
Is the application of
the film permanent?
I just had my bumper
repainted. How long do I have to wait prior to film installation?
Can I install a clear
bra film or headlight overlays myself?
The materials for a clear bra package can cost anywhere
between 400-600 dollars and you will be running the risk
of damaging the film when applying it yourself. Because
of this, we recommend that your clear bra or headlight overlays
be installed by a fully trained, professional applicator.
Professional installers have the past experience and skill
required to apply the film around complex curves, challenging
grillwork, wheel openings, bumpers and all other areas on
today's vehicles.
Will a clear bra film harm the painted
surface if the film is removed?
If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted
vehicle, it can be removed without damaging paint surfaces
beneath the film. Warning: If a clear bra film is applied
to a repainted, older or not properly cured paint there
is a slight risk of the paint being peeled off.
Can a clear bra film be applied over
a vehicle that has had the paint touched up?
Any repainted surfaces on your vehicle will need to be fully
cured before applying paint protection film. If a clear
bra film is removed, it is possible that the area around
the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off. The
film will protect the area until the film is removed.
Will the paint smear if a clear bra
film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?
The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured according
to manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should
be able to provide you with this information.
Can you paint or apply a clearcoat
over a clear bra film or headlight overlay?
No, this is not recommended and is at your own risk.
Can I cover the whole vehicle with
clear bra film?
Yes. Ask your local installer for pricing
Can a clear bra film be applied over
graphics?
Yes, clear bra films can be applied over vinyl graphics
however, if the film is removed, damage may occur to the
underlying graphic during the removal process.
Does a clear bra film stick to bumpers
and hoods?
Yes.
Does a clear bra film stick to plastic?
Yes - but only to smooth surfaces.
Does a clear bra film resist yellowing?
Yellowing can occur due to UV rays affecting the material
or by little dust particles getting stuck in the porous
clear bra material. You can lessen the chances of your clear
bra film and headlight overlays from yellowing by waxing
the material whenever you wax your vehicle.
Can I use wax over the clear bra film?
Yes. When waxing the vehicle, some wax may build up along
the film edges. This can easily be removed when dry with
a soft brush such as a toothbrush or detailer brush.
• Do not use any waxes containing dyes or waxes that
are not recommended for urethanes.
• Abrasive polishes and/or rubbing compounds are not
to be used.
• One way to minimize the wax buildup is to use spray
wax around the film edges.
How is a clear bra or headlight overlay
film maintained?
Once applied, refrain from washing the vehicle in an automated
car wash for 48 hours. We suggest you keep the vehicle in
the sun to help cure and dry the protective film. Washing
after that time presents no problem, but be careful if using
a pressure washer along leading edges of film.
Can a clear bra or headlight overlay
film be removed?
Yes. The film is designed as a semi-permanent application,
but can easily be removed if desired from any OEM painted
surface. For removal of the film, simply heat the surface
to approximately 150°F and begin by working a corner
of the film with your fingernail. After you have enough
film to hold onto, pull the film slowly away from the surface.
If any adhesive remains, simply use any adhesive cleaner
or 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (3M Part #08984)
and wipe clean with a soft cloth. If any sections are known
to have been repainted, extreme caution should be taken
on those areas during removal as there is a slight risk
of the paint being lifted.
If a clear bra film is removed from
the vehicle, can it be re-used?
No. Once the film has been applied and set, the adhesive
will not stick a second time.
Will it really stop rocks from chipping
the car?
Yes. The material was originally designed to stop chips
on helicopter rotor blades and airplane propellers. It is
much easier for the product to protect your vehicle's paint
than a propeller moving at nearly the speed of sound.
How long should I wait to apply your
product if my car has been repainted?
You will need to talk to your body shop and see what they
recommend. The time will vary depending on the type of paint
the body shop used, and whether or not the paint was baked.
In any case, the time that they say you should wait to wax
the paint, is the same time you will need to wait to install
our product.
Are colored films legal on headlights
for street use?
Colored films may not be legal for street use on primary
lighting. Please check your state or local laws before application
or ask your local clear bra shop.
How long does it take to install a
full kit?
It really depends on your local shop, please contact your
local shop for quotes on installation times.
I don’t like to see the line
on the hood, can you cover the entire hood?
Yes, covering the whole hood is possible. Please contact
your local shop for quotes on doing the entire hood.
I have an aftermarket bumper, can
a clear bra be applied over it?
Yes.
Will there be a two-tone effect if
the film is ever removed?
As long as the uncovered portions of the paint were regularly
wash and waxed, then there would be no indication that film
was ever installed if it were to be removed.
Is the application of the film permanent?
No, the film can be removed at anytime.
I just had my bumper repainted. How
long do I have to wait prior to film installation?
Recommended cure time would be 30 days.
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