I have clear bra already, had it professionally installed. I have small cracks in my R headlight (not from objects hitting it, but a warrenty issue). I have a clear-bra light cover to put on it after I get it replaced under warrenty (next day or so).

What solution do you use to install it, 1/2 alchohol and 1/2 water or the Soap and water solution (like for Bats overlays)??? I can't remember????

 

fill the spray bottle up with water and couple drop of Dawn!! You actually don't need a lot of soap, you only need enough so that the clear could move freely against the surface of the paint or headlight. and after you squeege all the water out, let it dry under the shade for about half a day, then after leave it out in the sun. Hope that help!

 

interesting.

At first I was told to use the alchohol method, is the soap method better????

 

The way the guy that did my install did it was he used the soapy water to get it exactly into position then sprayed alcohol & water under it right before he squeegied (sp?) it

 

I just did some extensive research, looks like you can use the soap on the paint, but for the headlights only water and alch can be used

 

Read this

How is Scotchgard™ Paint Protection applied to a vehicle?
A. Wet application is required for a clear appearance.
Using a solution of soap and water, spray the application area on the vehicle, the adhesive side of the film and your fingers. This allows you to move the film into its desired position. Continually re-wet the film, the vehicle and your fingers with the soap and water solution throughout the application process. 3M suggests two drops of Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Joy Liquid Soap, or Ivory Dish Soap to 16 ounces of water.
Now it's time to secure the film in place, using a solution of 25% isopropyl alcohol and 75% water.
NOTE: It's easier to work with half of the film at a time. Get the film into place on the first half and then move on to the other half.
Lift the film up to the half-way point, and spray both sides of the film and the vehicle with the alcohol and water solution. Spraying the film with this solution will help wash the soap solution away and will allow the squeegee to slide easily. Keep the adhesive wet during application to facilitate repositioning.
Now secure the film into the desired position. Some stretching may be required. Using the alcohol and water solution and a squeegee at the far end of the application, lock the film into place.
Then spray the film again with the alcohol and water solution.
Using the squeegee, work from the inside and slide the squeegee toward the edges of the film. This motion pushes out any remaining soap and water solution as well as any air bubbles that may have formed.
Wipe the film off with a 3M™ Perfect-It™ III Detailing Cloth (3M Part #39016) to get a clear look at your application. Other types of cloths may scratch the surface of the film. There may still be some water pockets or air bubbles remaining. Re-wet the surface and your fingers with the alcohol and water solution, and re-squeegee.
If you cannot get the air pockets out, the film can still be lifted at this point. Be sure to re-wet the film, the vehicle and your fingers. Use the same squeegee technique, starting at the middle of the film and sliding the squeegee to the edges of the film.
Repeat this procedure on the second half of the film.
**Important Note: Some state Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations may prohibit the use of this alcohol/water solution. For example, the California South Coast Air Quality Management District prohibits use of this solution without a permit, and other California AQMDs prohibit use of the solution without a permit or a regulatory exemption. You should check with your state environmental authorities to determine whether use of this solution is restricted or prohibited.

Hope it helps

 

You can even buy some installation videos by calling 3M at

1-800-328-1684

 

interesting, I did it with using just the alchohol and water, oh well, was probably harder.

btw, I didn't get a permit and am in SoCal, think the authorities will come after me???

 

damn.. someone should post a step by step instructions with pics.. or find the movie and upload it and host it

 

Hey, TtOrMaMny, Sorry, I was on the phone forever last night! But I guess you were asking about if I know any how to on installing the clear bra huh? Personally, I've help done several of them, including the Tim's TT in Dallas. Anyway, if you have any questions on it, just feel free to ask me by email or AIM, TTYL.

Tony

 

I just had a clearbra installed on my roadster. They installed the normal scotchcal material over theheadlights.


Is this a problem?? Do you need to use a different material for the headlights?

Does anyone haveany experience with a warranty problem denied because of the clearbra over the HID headlights?

Xpel has a different kit for the headlights Supposedly more optically pure (I don't have any problem with the existing clarity) and thinner to let the heat out better.

I am worried that we are all going to have long term problems caused by the 3m material.

My dealer said that I shouldn't have covered the headlights.
comments ??

 

The head lights are the only reason I looked into the 3m bra. I have seen what happens to the lights on a civic and wanted something to protect my lights. Then when I saw what was happening to the paint and how easily it chipped, I bought the rest of the kit.

 

You shouldn't worry. After amost 5 years, I have seen a lot of problems with the polycarbons breaking down on some of the plastics used for modern day headlights. It's known as "crazing" and it is where small spiderweb looking cracks appear in the plastic. It can get so bad the lense looks milky over time and you can't even see the bulb inside. Look at an older Dodge minivan's headlights and you get the idea.


It is a failure in the manufacture of the material at the molecular level and will occur regardless, covered or not. My headlights were covered for over 4 years on my S2000, and they were HIDs. When I sold the car last year, the covered headlights were perfect, however, the uncovered tail lights had "crazed".