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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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I have two quick question.

First, Where do you get the clear bras, Is this something you get from Nissan or is there after market people out there that do it?

What do you use on your dash and doors? Armorall?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Windex on dash and doors. Or just a damp cloth if the panels are just dusty. Use a toothbrush to get dirt out of porous and pitted areas like the bottom of the door panels..
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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After market on clearbra.

Windex on dash & doors? I don't think so.

Areospace protectant 303 is good for cleaning inside. Provides UV prortection. Put some on rag & then wipe on doors. Don't put directly on doors to avoid blotches.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Areospace protectant 303 is good for cleaning inside. Provides UV prortection. Put some on rag & then wipe on doors. Don't put directly on doors to avoid blotches.

Can you just get this from the local auto parts store??
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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You talking about the 3M Clearbra? Those you have to get professionally installed (sorta like window tinting process) otherwise you will notice bubbles and streaking. If done properly, you can't see it at all, but it will set you back about $400
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Don't use windex anywhere on your car. That is all.
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Should find 303 at local auto parts store. I've seen it at local NAPA
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i have found simple water works the best. using any type of glossing (armor all or 2001 type) just gets frustrating as it is super hard to get consistent because of the porosity. if you have leather seats though i would suggest using the best cleaner and conditioner money can buy, and do often. i take good care of mine and garage parked and still noticing them drying out a little.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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The 3M bra was what I was talking about. Not sure where to get it done in San Antonio. I talked to a guy at a local tuner shop and he told me about a guy at a graphics shop that would put some sort of sticky clear sheet on the front half of my car. Not sure what that was. I guess I will go by and talk to them.
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Originally Posted by Z2000Maximaguy
Don't use windex anywhere on your car. That is all.
I've never had problems with Windex. It doesn't dry the vynl out and evaporates quick with no residue. True it doesn't give UV protection, but I keep my car in a garage. Have a 1997 Eclipse also, haven't used anything but Windex since I've had the car. No cracking or dried out panels. That's my opinion though. I'm not a big fan of residue or shiny panels(amorall)
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i am also curious as to where to get the 3M clear bra. Do you have to order it online and then get it installed somewhere or do a lot of cities have local shops that sell them?
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I only use windex on the outside of the windows to get rid of any little water spots i may have missed.
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