Question - Clear Bra & Car Shine

[S.F.W.]

So here's the situation, I'm getting my front bumper repainted. I've been considering getting a clear bra put on after. My question is, how do you ensure the paint underneath the bra stays is in good shape before, and while the clear bra is on ?

[kaval]

Basically just ensure that the paint below is free of any swirls or scratches before getting the clearbra installed. Make sure that whoever buffs the area knows what they are doing, as in no buffer trails, holograms, micromarring, etc.

[cwp_sedan]

Just get kaval to do it Ami! lol

[boogie]

How long would you typically have to wait to get the clear bra installed after getting the bumper re-painted?

I was thinking of doing this w/ my hood & bumper due to numerous really bad rock chips/dents, but I'm just worried while I'm waiting for the paint to fully cure, I'll get more chips/dents before I can get the clear bra installed.

[S.F.W.]

How long would you typically have to wait to get the clear bra installed after getting the bumper re-painted?

I was thinking of doing this w/ my hood & bumper due to numerous really bad rock chips/dents, but I'm just worried while I'm waiting for the paint to fully cure, I'll get more chips/dents before I can get the clear bra installed.

I have a similar worry

[kaval]

How long would you typically have to wait to get the clear bra installed after getting the bumper re-painted?

I was thinking of doing this w/ my hood & bumper due to numerous really bad rock chips/dents, but I'm just worried while I'm waiting for the paint to fully cure, I'll get more chips/dents before I can get the clear bra installed.

Quoted from my friend who is a paint and body guy......



Word of warning, if you've just had the car, or at least a part of it painted, it's recommended you wait about a month for the paint to fully cure before putting this stuff on.

The solvents in the paint and clear will react with the adhesives in the film...basically bond them together. If you or anyone tries to remove the film, the paint is coming with it. Just as a heads up!

[S.F.W.]

is the same 1 month warning suggested for general claying/waxing of the painted area?

[kaval]

It's really hard to say. You will hear different things from different body shops, detailers, painters, and really I haven't seen any concrete data to prove a prescribed method.

Some say that the paint needs to breathe for 2 weeks, others say 1 month. I've personally detailed paint that was 3 weeks old and had no issues. This was R M clearcoat if it makes any difference. I used a carnauba wax, nothing purely synthetic based.