Blue painters tape on front?

370zproject · 02-02-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

well blue tape/blue car.....

yea my car is blue to haha

Jason · 02-03-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

^ good tip. They do make "automotive" blue tape that I think is easier on your paint and finish.

Jason, where in Miami are u at?

I'm in the Miami Lakes area. I'm kinda all over the place though. You? I've probably seen your car around. Seems like PG is a popular color on the forums but I don't see too many on the road.

I rarely go on long distance trips so i just used blue painter's tape. Worked like a charm and only cost $5 something. I could care less what people thought of it, chances are the people talking crap drive boring cars anyway. I heard someone at an auto show bash a Ferrari because it was automatic (chances they could ever afford a manual are probably slim), someone else on a Lotus saying the seats felt uncomfortable. Some people are just *sigh* never mind. I guess the world needs them too.

370zproject · 02-04-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

I'm in the Miami Lakes area. I'm kinda all over the place though. You? I've probably seen your car around. Seems like PG is a popular color on the forums but I don't see too many on the road.

I rarely go on long distance trips so i just used blue painter's tape. Worked like a charm and only cost $5 something. I could care less what people thought of it, chances are the people talking crap drive boring cars anyway. I heard someone at an auto show bash a Ferrari because it was automatic (chances they could ever afford a manual are probably slim), someone else on a Lotus saying the seats felt uncomfortable. Some people are just *sigh* never mind. I guess the world needs them too.

nice tape job

Sharif@Forged · 02-04-2010, 07:29 PM

As much as I commend you all for protecting your finishes, I just can't get over how bad the blue tape looks. Although the example above is the nicest I have seen to date.

FricFrac · 02-04-2010, 10:18 PM

Its hard to imagine paper tape protecting from flying rocks....

The wrap looks like heavier pallet wrap.... wonder if you could just double up....

CharleyGFX · 05-12-2010, 02:31 AM

On Monday/Tuesday/Friday of this summer, I drive from home to school.... its about a 36 mile drive. And I get alot of bugs on the front of my car... so I wash it Thursday. But I still cant get alot of the bug resin off.... even with the "Rain X:Bug Off"

I am about to leave for Louisiana from Tallahassee in 16 hours.And I am worried about driving at night and there being WAY TOO MANY BUGS on the road. I already washed the car and handed dried it. And I thought about putting the blue painters tape on it already, but my friend that works for nissan told me not to cause it would be too long of a time.

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Originally Posted by Jason

I did it on mine for a little 3.5 hour roundtrip. About 6-10 inches of the hood and fenders, the entire bumper and side mirrors. It rained and I left it on for maybe 3 days and it peeled off clean. I washed/waxed the car prior just so there wouldn't be any dirt and the paint would stick well. Just make sure you apply the tape horizontally from the top down so the wind doesn't lift any of it up.

3 days? thats a long *** time!!! my trip will be from Wednesday night to Saturday morning. Do any of you guys recommend leaving it on there for this long?

370zproject · 05-12-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CharleyGFX

On Monday/Tuesday/Friday of this summer, I drive from home to school.... its about a 36 mile drive. And I get alot of bugs on the front of my car... so I wash it Thursday. But I still cant get alot of the bug resin off.... even with the "Rain X:Bug Off"

I am about to leave for Louisiana from Tallahassee in 16 hours.And I am worried about driving at night and there being WAY TOO MANY BUGS on the road. I already washed the car and handed dried it. And I thought about putting the blue painters tape on it already, but my friend that works for nissan told me not to cause it would be too long of a time.

3 days? thats a long *** time!!! my trip will be from Wednesday night to Saturday morning. Do any of you guys recommend leaving it on there for this long?

free bump..... no idea never done this ill be doing it in june tho

Jason · 05-13-2010, 04:07 AM

it'll be fine if you leave it on for days. i read somewhere the sticky side is meant to peel off safely without leaving any residue within 2 months. the only problem aside from that is maybe the paint fading unevenly because part of it is protected and the other is exposed - that won't happen in 3-4 days..

shezzzhot · 05-13-2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CharleyGFX

On Monday/Tuesday/Friday of this summer, I drive from home to school.... its about a 36 mile drive. And I get alot of bugs on the front of my car... so I wash it Thursday. But I still cant get alot of the bug resin off.... even with the "Rain X:Bug Off"

I am about to leave for Louisiana from Tallahassee in 16 hours.And I am worried about driving at night and there being WAY TOO MANY BUGS on the road. I already washed the car and handed dried it. And I thought about putting the blue painters tape on it already, but my friend that works for nissan told me not to cause it would be too long of a time.

3 days? thats a long *** time!!! my trip will be from Wednesday night to Saturday morning. Do any of you guys recommend leaving it on there for this long?

I taped up my Z the night before a track event, drove to the event and ran the track all day Saturday. Then drove home Sun, too tired to remove tape and wash the car, I waited until Monday late afternoon to take it all off. Paint was fine!!

cptspeed · 05-13-2010, 04:54 PM

Wish they made it in red or black

m4a1mustang · 05-13-2010, 05:04 PM

I bought the road wrap stuff from Griot's Garage as did a few other guys that are caravaning down to ZDayZ from Northern VA next week.

It looks like total *** on the car but 1) it's thick to protect against rocks and will make cleanup a breeze and 2) I'm not the only one doing it so I won't be the only one looking ridiculous for 600 miles.

RavenRonnie · 05-13-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RavenRonnie

Here is a better solution. I have used it on my Roush Mustang for several trips and used it after detailing it to take to car shows. Easy and works... (this might even get me a rep point...lol)

It's called road wrap and you just put it on, cut out your openings and wa-la..

Paint Protection Film for Car Care Trucks SUVs RVs Bug Shield

just wanted to post this up again... I use it all the time and never had an issue... works great!

FricFrac · 05-14-2010, 02:38 AM

Don't forget

AutoSKIN - Temporary Protective Coating for Vehicles. Another PAW Industries Product.
and
Shield

shezzzhot · 05-14-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RavenRonnie

just wanted to post this up again... I use it all the time and never had an issue... works great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Don't forget

AutoSKIN - Temporary Protective Coating for Vehicles. Another PAW Industries Product.
and
Shield

THANKS!! I'll post this up on the club site....

kenchan · 05-14-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Its hard to imagine paper tape protecting from flying rocks....

you can layer the tape as many times as you want. i did 3 layers on the front when i drove 2200miles to move 2 of my hobby cars back to back 10yrs or so ago. no issues.

it's a proven method.

02-04-2010, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	As much as I commend you all for protecting your finishes, I just can't get over how bad the blue tape looks. Although the example above is the nicest I have seen to date. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

02-04-2010, 10:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Its hard to imagine paper tape protecting from flying rocks.... The wrap looks like heavier pallet wrap.... wonder if you could just double up.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

05-13-2010, 05:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I bought the road wrap stuff from Griot's Garage as did a few other guys that are caravaning down to ZDayZ from Northern VA next week. It looks like total * on the car but 1) it's thick to protect against rocks and will make cleanup a breeze and 2) I'm not the only one doing it so I won't be the only one looking ridiculous for 600 miles. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!**

05-14-2010, 02:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Don't forget AutoSKIN - Temporary Protective Coating for Vehicles. Another PAW Industries Product. and Shield __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	it'll be fine if you leave it on for days. i read somewhere the sticky side is meant to peel off safely without leaving any residue within 2 months. the only problem aside from that is maybe the paint fading unevenly because part of it is protected and the other is exposed - that won't happen in 3-4 days..

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