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Tshensley

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Im looking to take my firebird to Indy for the LSX fest, but hate the thought of driving it that far with bugs, rocks, etc tearing up the front end. What have you guys found to work the best when driving some distance and still be able to put it on display for a show without trailering?
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Apparently many use painters tape.... Technically it would work, and only costs a few bucks..... downside is you look silly on the freeway, but heck... I have always understood when I have seen some rolling down the road with a blue nose.... Unless it is just some slammed Jetta... get over yourself lol

 

Vince, was he planning to de-bra the Vette upon getting home?? If not, nothing that overkill about it... Though that isnt THAT far a drive

 

A guy on the FJ forum used 'clear' contact paper... not sure about it at highway speeds though. If it keeps tree branches from gouging into the paint it would protect decently IMO

 

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/general-discussion/49793d1321196360-cheap-paint-protection-trail-plastics.jpg

 

I have seen the same with Plastidip.... but that would require a LOT of masking on a 'show car'

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The whole front end of my cobra, along with a piece about 14" up the hood and the mirrors has a clear bra on it. BEST thing ever, considering my car sees alot of road trips and a lot of highway miles. Bugs wipe right off, along with protecting the paint from chips. Worth every penny if you go that route.
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A guy took his 99 3000gt to the national gathering a couple years back, and did the whole car in blue painters tape:

 

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6932/picture130b.jpg

 

Dude is known for being a goober, so it was mostly a joke but it apparently works pretty well.

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A guy took his 99 3000gt to the national gathering a couple years back, and did the whole car in blue painters tape:

 

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6932/picture130b.jpg

 

Dude is known for being a goober, so it was mostly a joke but it apparently works pretty well.

 

:fuckyeah::fuckyeah::fuckyeah:

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Yeah, tape it up and have some fun with it.........bunch of guys do it every year when they drive down to Atlanta for a big meet...

 

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/srlehmkuhl/DSC_0012.jpg

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http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/srlehmkuhl/DSC_0014.jpg

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h426/SquashE30M3/4ngiefest%202011/zz054.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5579927211_816b48ebff_z.jpg

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