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Q for you all. My Mustang has clear bra on the nose. After a recent compounding and polishing, it left some buildup in the seam of where the clear bra meets the paint.

natural inkling is to grab microfiber, use finger and try to etch it out carefully. I don't like that idea for two reasons, one it didn't work on a test spot and two my finger slipped and left a little scratch in the clear bra.

What do you guys suggest for getting that irritating buildup off where the clearbra edge meets the paint.

Thanks in advance!
 
Can't help you much except what you were doing. Next time run a tape line over the bra line.
 
You can lay a towel soaked in QD or IPA over the area to soften the compound, then remove with a q-tip. Take care with any chemical as can affect the adhesive of the clearbra.

The alternative is using a toothpick to scrape at the edge gently to remove the residue. Also need to be very careful not to lift the clearbra.

In the future, get some 3M vinyl tape, 1/4" or 3/8" wide to tape the seem. I also use this tape on any raised body line and on the trailing edge of the hood. AG sells this tape, it's not cheap so be smart about where you use this versus regular tape.
 
Maybe an APC or degreaser would work. I just clayed my car and have a few areas with the clear protection in a few areas....... just not the nose, and have left clay residue at the edges just like you're describing. I haven't tried removing them yet, but, cannot stand seeing that blue coloring where the protection ends and the regular paint begins. I may try Goo Gone along with the other items I just mentioned. I'll let ya' know what works, or doesn't work. LOL
 
shagnat said:
I just clayed my car and have a few areas with the clear protection in a few areas....... just not the nose, and have left clay residue at the edges just like you're describing.
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For all members out there, only clay from the clearbra side towards the paint to avoid this problem. Same goes for any clay alternative as well.
 
Wrap a microfiber towel around a tongue depressor soaked with detailer, takes it right away and will not lift the film. You can get a box of them cheap online, they work great for a lot of things
 
I thought of one other product, Megs D114. It is supposed to remove wax and compound build up. I'll try the above techniques, but instead of QD, I'll soak the MF in D114.... Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how it goes!
 
Audios S6 said:
For all members out there, only clay from the clearbra side towards the paint to avoid this problem. Same goes for any clay alternative as well.
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Doh !!! Why didn't I think of that?! :nomore::iagree:
 
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