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just peachy · 08-17-2008, 04:24 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this. It is a fairly large forum and I tried searching and didn't find any helpful information but I need help with a clear bra.
I tried to remove one area and got exhausted after trying to pull it off. I cut off the piece so now it looks ridiculous and dirty because I can't get the glue off!
I have an 05 Elise with I think it is called starshield clear bra and I want to have it removed since it doesn't look good.
It has a lot of little wrinkles and fingerprints in the film ( its a yellow car) I would like to have it professionally redone in my area (Medina Ohio or within 25 miles).
I wondered if anyone here would know more or someone who does the clear bra installs with great results.
Any advice would be certainly appreciated.
Thank you,
Mrs.Peach

CertifiedCC · 08-17-2008, 04:31 PM

I think paint thinner will take off the glue but i dont know about any ppl who install it but i'm pretty sure there are many places.

Chili Red · 08-17-2008, 04:38 PM

Not sure I would want to use paint thinner on my paint. I would try and adhesive remover or something like WD-40..

Illumiloti · 08-17-2008, 05:00 PM

contact (brake) cleaner should take off the glue without ruining the paint. Still, try it in one small area as a test.

JohnnyQuik · 08-17-2008, 05:42 PM

If you search using the keywords "remove" and "starshield" you'll see several relevant posts or you could try contacting Starshield directly and have them tell you to steam it off.

BobaFettm · 08-17-2008, 06:53 PM

off topic but where in northern Ohio?

good luck with the clean up!

kestrel74 · 08-17-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BobaFettm

off topic but where in northern Ohio?

good luck with the clean up!

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Originally Posted by just peachy

my area (Medina Ohio or within 25 miles).

Lotusmotion · 08-17-2008, 07:24 PM

Why not let the installer of your new Starshield perform removal of the existing clear bra?

just peachy · 08-18-2008, 06:21 AM

I'm a bit nervous about trying solvents on my paint, so I will hold off on doing it myself.
I checked Starshields site and it says I would need to buy a 3m adhesive remover. I'm not going to bother doing that I'm 53 years old. I'm not going to take a full day removing this stuff.
The film was on the car when I bought it, in 2005 so it's not new and they will not come here just to remove it. I bought the car in New York, so I can't go back to the dealer. I think I will deal locally for a clear bra that way if I do have any other issues I can have it dealt with swiftly. The warranty work for this, just isn't worth it.
I hear venture shield is good, I will research it a bit more.
So I think I will call the dealer later today and see if they can remove this film and suggest a replacment.
Thanks for your help everyone and wish me luck,

Mrs. peach

SweetDaddyD · 08-18-2008, 08:09 AM

I'll be more than happy to sell you a replacement in quality material if you need one.

venture. lol. No thanks. But if I did choose to sell that stuff I would make the highest profit margin since it's the cheapest film.

BobaFettm · 08-18-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

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Newhouse · 08-18-2008, 05:51 PM

Contact Mats "swede".
He had his car done locally, Twinsburg area. It maybe more than 25 miles depending where in Medina you're coming from.

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Originally Posted by just peachy

It has a lot of little wrinkles and fingerprints in the film ( its a yellow car) I would like to have it professionally redone in my area (Medina Ohio or within 25 miles).
I wondered if anyone here would know more or someone who does the clear bra installs with great results.
Any advice would be certainly appreciated.
Thank you,
Mrs.Peach

Bgwilly31 · 08-27-2008, 03:45 PM

Welcome to the Ohio club

08-17-2008, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
just peachy I'll let you catch me Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of BFE OHio Posts: 2	Hi, I'm new and not sure what to do I wasn't sure where to post this. It is a fairly large forum and I tried searching and didn't find any helpful information but I need help with a clear bra. I tried to remove one area and got exhausted after trying to pull it off. I cut off the piece so now it looks ridiculous and dirty because I can't get the glue off! I have an 05 Elise with I think it is called starshield clear bra and I want to have it removed since it doesn't look good. It has a lot of little wrinkles and fingerprints in the film ( its a yellow car) I would like to have it professionally redone in my area (Medina Ohio or within 25 miles). I wondered if anyone here would know more or someone who does the clear bra installs with great results. Any advice would be certainly appreciated. Thank you, Mrs.Peach

08-17-2008, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,204	Not sure I would want to use paint thinner on my paint. I would try and adhesive remover or something like WD-40.. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

08-17-2008, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-17-2008, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnnyQuik Registered lUser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 317	If you search using the keywords "remove" and "starshield" you'll see several relevant posts or you could try contacting Starshield directly and have them tell you to steam it off. __________________ JohnnyQuik current toys: '05 Elise '72/'79 MGB '06 Z4

08-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
BobaFettm Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adrian, MI Posts: 324	off topic but where in northern Ohio? good luck with the clean up! __________________ bobafettm.com 2006 Lotus Exige

08-17-2008, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
CertifiedCC BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA [The BEST Part of VA.(Sadly)] Posts: 875 Images: 4	I think paint thinner will take off the glue but i dont know about any ppl who install it but i'm pretty sure there are many places.

08-17-2008, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 926	Why not let the installer of your new Starshield perform removal of the existing clear bra? __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

08-18-2008, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
just peachy I'll let you catch me Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of BFE OHio Posts: 2	I'm a bit nervous about trying solvents on my paint, so I will hold off on doing it myself. I checked Starshields site and it says I would need to buy a 3m adhesive remover. I'm not going to bother doing that I'm 53 years old. I'm not going to take a full day removing this stuff. The film was on the car when I bought it, in 2005 so it's not new and they will not come here just to remove it. I bought the car in New York, so I can't go back to the dealer. I think I will deal locally for a clear bra that way if I do have any other issues I can have it dealt with swiftly. The warranty work for this, just isn't worth it. I hear venture shield is good, I will research it a bit more. So I think I will call the dealer later today and see if they can remove this film and suggest a replacment. Thanks for your help everyone and wish me luck, Mrs. peach

08-18-2008, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I'll be more than happy to sell you a replacement in quality material if you need one. venture. lol. No thanks. But if I did choose to sell that stuff I would make the highest profit margin since it's the cheapest film.

08-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
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