Finster07

I had a 3m clear bra professionally installed on my 07 when I purchased it new. Just finished a Zaino session and the car looks great, except for the significant 'orange peel' on the hood, and especially the front bumper from the clear bra. There is also a long stretch mark in the clear bra on the front bumper where the installer apparently pulled too hard.

I am ready to get the clear bra professionally removed. How difficult is it and will it harm the paint?

EVRose

I would imagine they just use a heat gun to loosen up the adhesive and it pulls right off.
Then again, I really have no idea.

TKO Performance

Some films could be different, but typically you don't pull straight up. On a low angle (almost dragging your knuckles on the paint) slowly pull the film. Somewhat like pulling the sheets off a bed. Keep heating to soften the adhesive as you do this.

Dik

Hi Finster.

I removed a clear bra from my 06. And I learned how not to do it; DO NOT pull it off with out heat!

Heres the link to the thread with my experiences.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...a-removal.html

If you take your time and do it correctly (use a heat gun, pull slowly...) it will be much easier for you than it was for me.

Nakid' paint rocks !!!



Dick

Spectre-13

My installer told me that i should remove and replace the film in 3-4 years. Otherwise it becomes brittle and the glue gets harder to remove.

That makes sense to me since protective film is not really intended to be permanent.