Clipping mask over sunbeam changes transparency / appearance?

Hi, Quick question:
I have a poster that contains a sunbeam vector (like the shape found in photoshop "shapes" - circle with beams that project outward). Anywho, I have this shape in my illustrator file and need to clip the edges off for the client who wants the piece to have a 1" white border around the edges of the enture design.
When I place an empty box / shape over the sunbeams then click "make clipping mask" it changes the appearance / colouring of the sunbeams. I have a multiply transparency applied to the sunbeam - how can I preserve the original appearance if I need to put a white border / cut off the edges of the sunbeam? Is there a better option than a clipping mask, or am I missing a step somewhere?
Thank you,
Chemol

Thanks!!!! That did the trick - very much appreciated - you're a gem!

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