ubond007

can you clear bra new paint right away? Im having my hood painted and the shop is offering to put a clear bra on. what could happen if its still fresh paint? just wondering before I decide to do it.
thx!

Olskool53

I would recommend allowing the freshly painted areas at least a 30 day cure period before applying the clear bra film. Paint needs to breathe and cure, by wrapping too soon you could create problems. If the body shop guarantee's that the paint will not fail by wrapping it immediately, get it in writing and decide yourself.

Premier Films

You will need 30 days for the paint to cure. If not, there is a greater chance that the film would pull up the paint even during installation.

sway162

iTrader: (5)

Thanks for this info^ What about applying touch up paint? Should I wait for a number of days to put on a clear bra? I want to touch up some rock chips first then apply clear bra.

Premier Films

1-2 hrs for touch up paint.

ubond007

thx guys!! i think im gonna touch it up first then maybe shell out some dough for the clear bra.

ucfjon

iTrader: (1)

What if the paint is baked in a paint oven?

96SC4

iTrader: (2)

can anybody post any pics of clear bra on a white hood?
i've seen it on black(very noticeable obviously), but i heard/read it doesn't look good on white either. I'm still debating this... getting my front bumper/hood re-painted next spring(can't stand the chips/touch up paint). Giving this clear bra thing a consideration.

Olskool53

Here is one for you being installed..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjiNetAzFOQ

96SC4

iTrader: (2)

youtube...why didn't i think of that..?
doesn't look bad at all....thanks for the help!

SupraMan17

iTrader: (2)

sorry for the thread jack...but just wondering....if i do have something freshly painted, yet i dont want it to chip, can i still put the blue tape over it to protect it without damaging the paint job or stripping away the layers? this is during the the 30 day wait period before i get a clearbra...

Premier Films

We do not recommend putting painters tape, wax, sealant, or anything on the surface of the paint that would prevent the paint from outgassing. To minimize chipping, just avoid driving the vehicle for 30 days or maintain a good distance from cars ahead on the freeway.

SupraMan17

iTrader: (2)

^^ thanks for the advice...looks like ill have to be careful for hte next few weeks.

Premier Films

Anytime Supraman17!

yOyOYoo

If you have a car detailed, polished, sealed, waxed, can you put on a clear bra right away?