#118520, "Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:"
Alright, so I'm flying to California to buy a car next week (if it checks out ok), and driving the car back to Georgia over a 3-day period.
This particular car has a brand new paint job, and a brand new Project Amuse front bumper on it that I'd prefer not to totally destroy on the ride back, considering the level of difficlty in aquiring a replacement. (it's special order only, and is $1100 before shipping from Japan and paint/prep). So I'd like to get it back home in one piece. The problem:
It's 2000 miles of highway between the car and home, filled with bugs, flying rocks, animals, and general road bullshit.
Problem #2: A bra will not fit on this bumper.
The only thing I know for sure that I can do is wax the hell out of the car before leaving CA, and then wash/wax it each night when I stop to sleep. Are there any products out there that can be applied to the paint and peeled/wiped/washed off when i get it home?
plastic wrap? (will it melt to the paint)? water-soluble liquids (KY Jelly)? Will it eat into the finish? wax the car and leave the wax on the paint until i get home? any other products out there made specifically for this purpose?
I can't think of anything else to put on the car that will act as a shield...I need to avoid having to use a bug-removal sponge when i get back, as they are notoriously rough on new paint.
removing the bumper for the trip is not an option.
#118526, "RE: Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:" In response to Reply # 0 Jul-16-07 11:36 PM by mreigle
It is informally known as a "blue tape run". This became popular for show cars that had to travel a long distance or cars running autocross that are concerned about their paint. You place blue tape on any areas that will could be hit by road debris or cones. I would bring extra along for the ride to reinforce areas that may peel off.
Blue tape is also a great fender protector for projects. I had the same tape on my car for over a year without issue. The car was not exposed to sunlight though. I have seen cars with regular masking tape have issues with the sun baking the glue into the paint.
Have fun on that road trip and don't forget the tools! It is a DSM afterall.
#118529, "RE: Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:" In response to Reply # 8
Duplicolor also has a temporary paint that you can spray on and it is supposed to protect the paint from road debris, It comes in black and clear. It also washes off when you are done...
#118530, "RE: Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:" In response to Reply # 9
I'd be very wary of putting anything on fresh paint. Unless that "fresh" is more than 30 days old, I'd steer clear of putting anything on it that may damage it.
Wax is a no-no for new paint.
I'd use the blue tape. Take plenty of pictures though.
#118531, "RE: Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:" In response to Reply # 10
Yes pictures.
I want to see this $1100 bumper.
Blue painters tape is good stuff. It sticks but it doesn't STICK.
Masking tape is evil. Dont leave it anywhere near your car. I spent a long time getting rid of residue on my window trim and tails and some of it is still there!!! It's the least of my worries but it sucked getting that crap off. I was going to primmer the car and a storm showed up out of nowhere. Sun came up after that and baked the tape to my car!
Goodnight sweetheart...yes its time to go...bum bum bum bum bum...good night sweetheart yes I am one little a$$hole......bum bum bum bum....
#118533, "RE: Strange question...protecting paint for a road trip:" In response to Reply # 12
*runs to bathroom to fetch said magazine*
Powerhouse amuse?
Sweet.
I can picture that on a 2g.
It's funny because i haven't picked up a car mag in a while, well bought one anyway. That issue of modified was the only one i've purchased in about a year. Most other magazines dont have the substance i'm looking for and modified is thick as hell. Loved that tech article on diffs. Changed my outlook a little bit and had me interested in the subject a bit....
Anyway, have fun taping.
Goodnight sweetheart...yes its time to go...bum bum bum bum bum...good night sweetheart yes I am one little a$$hole......bum bum bum bum....
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