Protecting my car finish during a long trip
May 22, 2007, 07:41 PM
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say what?..sorry but after a 1200 mile trip i dont want to spend 3 hours cleaning bug**** off...while admiring more rock chips
Last edited by SteelEvo; May 22, 2007 at 07:44 PM.
But where did you get your ash grey evo ix from? Is that a color I didn't know about?
May 23, 2007, 06:02 AM
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This is what you want:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield.html
Comes in either clear or black. Costs about $8 for a can. You spray it on, so it's much easier and quicker than putting painters tape on. Then you wash it off with regular auto soap and water later. Supposedly does not come off if it rains.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield.html
Comes in either clear or black. Costs about $8 for a can. You spray it on, so it's much easier and quicker than putting painters tape on. Then you wash it off with regular auto soap and water later. Supposedly does not come off if it rains.
Nice info on this long driving thing.
May 28, 2007, 06:19 PM
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3M Painters Tape!!! We did my SDS Powered Eclipse before leaving from SI NY to MB SC.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1362...29046835lSIpJK
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May 28, 2007, 07:00 PM
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haha every time i drive between denver and ft worth i have always covered the front of my cars in blue painters tape. makes a good story for you to talk about while the cops are writing you a speeding ticket 
Jun 4, 2007, 12:11 PM
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i had a blue painters tape mask on the way to toronto last week. green tape on the way back (canadian brand). got pulled over in buffalo. ridiculous.
guy went to the front of my car with his clipboard and just stood there looking at it for a whole minute.
guy went to the front of my car with his clipboard and just stood there looking at it for a whole minute.
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Jun 4, 2007, 08:47 PM
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I just taped off my Evo on a drive from FL to WV and back. Used the Delicate M3 Painters tape. It only took like 10-15 minutes to do the front, half hood, and mirrors. I'd say it was definitaley worth it. There were so many damn bugs and sand on the tape. If you do it, start with the highest, furthest back part of the car and work your way forward. That way, the tape overlaps so when the wind hits it, the strands of tape will help hold each other on. Had no problems taking the tape off, and it didn't leave any residue or anything on the car.
Jun 5, 2007, 04:38 AM
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