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Bionic_Man's avatar
Bionic_Man
Explorer
May 21, 2013

Clearbra the front cap?

I'm tired of having to scrub the front of the 5er after every trip in an attempt to get the bugs off. Even with a fresh coat of wax, it's a lot of elbow grease to get the job done.

Has anyone put a clear bra on the front of their 5er? I have one on the front of my car to avoid rock chips & it makes bug removal very easy. Wouldn't the same principal apply to the front cap of the 5er?
  • TakingThe5th's avatar
    TakingThe5th
    Explorer
    May 22, 2013
    I've wondered about Plasti Dip and the decals coming off too! Otherwise seems like a good solution to me.
  • Garry_Gayle's avatar
    Garry_Gayle
    Explorer
    May 22, 2013
    I have used the Bounce Dryer shts and they worked so so, nothing spectacular.
  • fivecodys's avatar
    fivecodys
    Explorer
    May 21, 2013
    JohnBoyToo wrote:
    hmmm... clear plasti dip ?!?

    wonder if it would pull off decals if you remove it ?!?

    and NOT moving to desert - it's hot enough here in DFW!


    But it's a DRY heat! :)

    Sorry the smart @ss in me just couldn't resist!

    Bill
  • JohnBoyToo's avatar
    JohnBoyToo
    Explorer
    May 21, 2013
    hmmm... clear plasti dip ?!?

    wonder if it would pull off decals if you remove it ?!?

    and NOT moving to desert - it's hot enough here in DFW!
  • Ed9824v's avatar
    Ed9824v
    Explorer
    May 21, 2013
    ONE POSSIBLE CHOICE IS CLEAR PLASTI DIP SPRAY ON AND CAN BE PULLED OFF. still new to the plasti dip only have done some offroad bead lock rims in black and worked great, baja bug bodys soon.
  • JohnBoyToo's avatar
    JohnBoyToo
    Explorer
    May 21, 2013
    BM.... not a bad idea... am researching it myself after killing 1.7 gazilion love bugs on my last outing :

    since most auto shops stock bulk clear wrap and cut it to fit...
    I'm sure they could quote a one time price...

    I did the front cap, head, and fog lites on the Audi - nary a scratch on it years later when we sold it BUT the film was yellowing a bit...

    either do it as soon as you can or detail it very well before having it installed (and this is NOT a DIY project IMHO !)

    still on the fence and may just get my detail guys to do a good wax on the front for now...
  • Jim-Linda's avatar
    Jim-Linda
    Explorer II
    May 21, 2013
    Instead of using "elbow grease", why not just use a damp dryer sheet(like Bounce)? Takes bugs right off without effort. You'r welcome

    Jim

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