980 mile roadtrip

savcicEX · 05-28-2007, 08:48 PM

Hey guys, in august im going on a roadtrip from Houston, TX to Orlando, FL. Mapquest says its 979.8 miles and I was wondering what would be the best way to keep my car from getting damaged? (rocks, bugs,.. ) im more concerned with the paint than with anything else

inyong1988 · 05-28-2007, 08:49 PM

get some bra before you leave

Cr8tive_leo · 05-28-2007, 08:53 PM

Rent a car...best way to keep from damaging your own.

Unlimeted mileage, adn not your car *grin*

***m1k3*** · 05-28-2007, 09:05 PM

bra, or you can do the painters tape thing which has become quite popular..

1chin3s3_b0i · 05-28-2007, 09:09 PM

or use some blue paint tape to cover the front end of the car! so no dings and chips

***NitrousG35*** · 05-28-2007, 09:11 PM

There is a spray paint that is water based and water soluble that can be easily removed by a spray wash at a car wash. I saw it on Speed Channel on one of the car programs. I can't remember but I think it was Krylon that sold it.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 05-28-2007, 09:17 PM

eh..i wouldnt trust the paint. but the tape is a good idea ive used it..but for a trip like that id just get the bra..i think they come off/on easily

***pineapple*** · 05-29-2007, 07:14 AM

blue painters tape.. 5 bucks a roll

FTalento · 05-29-2007, 07:33 AM

So the blue painters tape - does it come off easy say after a week and does no damage to the paint. I'm getting ready for a trip from LI to NC and think this is a good idea.

jonesthewine · 05-29-2007, 07:46 AM

I drive long-distance frequently..and have a clear bra on the hood and fenders. I highly recommend the clear bra.

For the front bumper, at each gas stop I use the windshield washing tool which does a great job removing bugs etc.

Staying well behind large trucks is also advised.

***pineapple*** · 05-29-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTalento

So the blue painters tape - does it come off easy say after a week and does no damage to the paint. I'm getting ready for a trip from LI to NC and think this is a good idea.

it does the job and pulls right off, and no it dont mess up the paint.

FTalento · 05-29-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pineapple

it does the job and pulls right off, and no it dont mess up the paint.

Thanks - Appreciate the input. As I said I'll be putting 1200 miles driving on I95 and will use the tape and keep the front end protected.

***pineapple*** · 05-29-2007, 08:54 AM

we used it when we drove about 30miles on our cars and was on the car for almost 4 hours.. and ill fg2 used it on his car from chi town too cali if i remember right.

05-28-2007, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
savcicEX Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 / 0%	980 mile roadtrip Hey guys, in august im going on a roadtrip from Houston, TX to Orlando, FL. Mapquest says its 979.8 miles and I was wondering what would be the best way to keep my car from getting damaged? (rocks, bugs,.. ) im more concerned with the paint than with anything else

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*m1k3* t('.'t ) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jax, FL Age: 19 Posts: 1,550 Mike iTrader: 2 / 100%	bra, or you can do the painters tape thing which has become quite popular.. __________________ 06 FG1 LX MT AEM CAI \| Magnaflow Cat-Back \| Comptech SS \| TWM Bushings \| Eibach Prokit \| Enkei Evo 6

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*pineapple* night shift whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oklahoma Age: 26 Posts: 9,762 simply hawaiian iTrader: 10 / 100%	blue painters tape.. 5 bucks a roll __________________ you can find me at www.stuntlife.com it's my old home

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*pineapple* night shift whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oklahoma Age: 26 Posts: 9,762 simply hawaiian iTrader: 10 / 100%	we used it when we drove about 30miles on our cars and was on the car for almost 4 hours.. and ill fg2 used it on his car from chi town too cali if i remember right. __________________ you can find me at www.stuntlife.com it's my old home

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05-28-2007, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,509 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	get some bra before you leave

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Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 7,367 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	Rent a car...best way to keep from damaging your own. Unlimeted mileage, adn not your car grin

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1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 9,755 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	or use some blue paint tape to cover the front end of the car! so no dings and chips

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*NitrousG35* Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 9,785 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	There is a spray paint that is water based and water soluble that can be easily removed by a spray wash at a car wash. I saw it on Speed Channel on one of the car programs. I can't remember but I think it was Krylon that sold it.

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*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,331 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 3 / 100%	eh..i wouldnt trust the paint. but the tape is a good idea ive used it..but for a trip like that id just get the bra..i think they come off/on easily

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FTalento Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 224 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So the blue painters tape - does it come off easy say after a week and does no damage to the paint. I'm getting ready for a trip from LI to NC and think this is a good idea.

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jonesthewine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mexico Age: 44 Posts: 422 Carlos Castaneda iTrader: 0 / 0%	I drive long-distance frequently..and have a clear bra on the hood and fenders. I highly recommend the clear bra. For the front bumper, at each gas stop I use the windshield washing tool which does a great job removing bugs etc. Staying well behind large trucks is also advised.

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