Driving From Chicago To Florida: How Can I Protect Aftermarket Front Bumper?
07-09-2005, 04:59 PM
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Driving From Chicago To Florida: How Can I Protect Aftermarket Front Bumper?
DRIVING FROM CHICAGO TO FLORIDA: HOW CAN I PROTECT AFTERMARKET FRONT BUMPER?
as the title says.. im moving to florida from chicago... so i need a way to protect my aftermarket front end from rock chips and dents. i have the stock bumper with a veilside v1 urethane lip on it. any suggestions or ideas? the oem nose mask does not fit....
i was thinking of just making something.. perhaps out of a thick blanket or something... to wrap around the front end.
cmon all of you macguyvers out there... help me out!
as the title says.. im moving to florida from chicago... so i need a way to protect my aftermarket front end from rock chips and dents. i have the stock bumper with a veilside v1 urethane lip on it. any suggestions or ideas? the oem nose mask does not fit....
i was thinking of just making something.. perhaps out of a thick blanket or something... to wrap around the front end.
cmon all of you macguyvers out there... help me out!
07-09-2005, 05:02 PM
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masking tape works, we use it for going to long distance car shows and stuff. nothing near that distance though. maybe a few layers. works out well too cause it just peels right off.
07-09-2005, 05:02 PM
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Ok, go to home depot and buy A LOT of painters tape. It isn't very sticky so it won't remove your paint, leave any residue, or strip your wax. It works great! It usually comes in blue, purple, green, or tan.
07-09-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonC01
or maybe were giving him really bad advice and its gonna tear his paint off.. 
Nah, I do this all the time. It's great if you're going to the track or an auto x event.
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Originally Posted by ClaytonC01
yeah.. it does work well, im just really bored at work right now and im trying to see how many posts i can get in 8 hours...
07-09-2005, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dashboard
buy bra and ur traveling with style,,please dont but blanket as what u've said,u gonna look funny, u can use it again for ur next long trip.
07-09-2005, 06:41 PM
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ok guys... so the blue painters tape seems like the consensus opinion. i figure i should cover the entire front bumper, the front of the hood, and the side mirrors, correct? how many layers would you reccomend?
so my dumb idea of modifying a blanket wont be going into effect... dammit!
so my dumb idea of modifying a blanket wont be going into effect... dammit!
07-09-2005, 06:43 PM
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2-3 layers...as much as you think is necessary. If you're really weary of chips you may wanna do the front of your roof too. You know what...just cover the whole car. LOL
07-09-2005, 07:02 PM
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hahaha
Originally Posted by Santacruzslick
2-3 layers...as much as you think is necessary. If you're really weary of chips you may wanna do the front of your roof too. You know what...just cover the whole car. LOL
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Originally Posted by kinjal
haha the whole car.... the sad thing is that i probably will do that! i can have a blue z for a couple of days LOL