Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 05-02-2007, 05:22 PM

I want to put on 3M (or equivalent) clear bra film on the lower part of my truck once it's painted. How long should I wait after painting the truck to do this? 6 months? Longer?

killer71 · 05-02-2007, 05:26 PM

you should get with filmguy he does this for a living and could probably advise you correctly.

Film Guy · 05-02-2007, 05:32 PM

I can answer this. This is what I do for a living. I deal with a lot of body shops. Paint must dry for 30 days. The longer the better. We have found that you can apply the film earlier than 30 days and it will work great but if you ever try to remove the film, paint could come off with the film. I don't like to take the chance.
Hope this helps.

glock35ipsc · 05-02-2007, 06:00 PM

Thanks! I figured I would need to let it set for some time to allow it to "off-gas".

*72CSTC5* · 05-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Yes, you guys are right. The solvents in the paint are still evaporating even if the paint is dry to the touch. 30 days is a good rule of thumb.

05-02-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint I want to put on 3M (or equivalent) clear bra film on the lower part of my truck once it's painted. How long should I wait after painting the truck to do this? 6 months? Longer? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

05-02-2007, 05:26 PM	#2
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint you should get with filmguy he does this for a living and could probably advise you correctly. __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

05-02-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
Film Guy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 105	Re: Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint I can answer this. This is what I do for a living. I deal with a lot of body shops. Paint must dry for 30 days. The longer the better. We have found that you can apply the film earlier than 30 days and it will work great but if you ever try to remove the film, paint could come off with the film. I don't like to take the chance. Hope this helps.

05-02-2007, 06:00 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint Thanks! I figured I would need to let it set for some time to allow it to "off-gas". __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

05-02-2007, 06:53 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Applying a "clear bra film" to fresh paint Yes, you guys are right. The solvents in the paint are still evaporating even if the paint is dry to the touch. 30 days is a good rule of thumb.

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