TTQ B4U Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 So my S4 is ready and they are in process of prepping it to come down the 6hr drive. They were not able to get a clear bra installer to complete the job this week and are giving me the money off the deal which is fine. That said, I want to make sure that the car doesnt get any chips or road rash, etc. on the trip down. The dealer is open to prepping the painted metal surfaces only with Blue Masking tape prior to their driver leaving. With the car being black, will using the tape for a 6hr drive hurt anything or will it remove pretty easily? What impact will rain have if any? I know a lot of you guys use it for autocross. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I've left painters tape on cars for days and it's come right off with no mess. Car is probably waxed up and clean anyway, should be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I've left painters tape on cars for days and it's come right off with no mess. Car is probably waxed up and clean anyway, should be easy. Yes, the car was just perfectly detailed. I was impressed. Do you see any issues because it's a black car and the paint getting hot? I wouldn't think so but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'd probably use tie-down straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Make sure it's applied correctly. It's not as easy as it looks; below is mine before a 100-mile and a 650-mile drive home, respectively, but never encountered any rain. Have you talked to Julius? http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/2003BlackZ06/2012%20Mustang%20Boss%20302/Photo0367.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/2003BlackZ06/2015%20GMC%20Sierra%201500/TapedUp_zpsba556c29.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think that is awesome they are willing to tape it up for you. Even if (somehow) some residue were to come off the tape and onto the paint, it would come off incredibly easy with a wash. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have found the cheapo tape leaves a bunch of residue when painting stuff. So I would make sure they get the good kind of masking tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I use 3m blue masking tape on my front bumper and lower part of hood any time I go on a longer road trip with no rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Aren't you going to daily drive this? If somInthink you are worrying too much - it will pick up chips just driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Over reacting maybe but whatever, glad to see someone giving shit about a car purchase. I'd only have them use 3M tape. I strictly use 3M tape, electrical tape, duct tape, etc. Everything else seems so cheap to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Over reacting maybe but whatever, glad to see someone giving shit about a car purchase. I'd only have them use 3M tape. I strictly use 3M tape, electrical tape, duct tape, etc. Everything else seems so cheap to me. Oh trust me I know all about worrying about scratches and such and can totally appreciate it- he is just going to go crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 There are the same 10 people who comment on your same 15 threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 You'll have no issue with 3m blue, cool that the dealer is willing. There are the same 10 people who comment on your same 15 threads. Better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Oh trust me I know all about worrying about scratches and such and can totally appreciate it- he is just going to go crazy! +1 I stopped giving a shit about tiny road chips when my daughter rammed my newly purchased ctsv with a Barbie mustang power wheels. I drive my cars in the snow, rain, drought, squall, whatever. I don't keep them long enough for them to rust, and realize the difference between a 40k Mille and 60k mile used car is minimal. Everyone has their own philosophy with owning cars. I was once the guy who washed his cobra every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Make sure it's applied correctly. It's not as easy as it looks; below is mine before a 100-mile and a 650-mile drive home, respectively, but never encountered any rain. Have you talked to Julius? Julius is coming out to Clear bra the car on Monday FYI, he also does detailing and paint correction. I didn't know that, so he's going to do my wife's black minivan later this month. Aren't you going to daily drive this? If somInthink you are worrying too much - it will pick up chips just driving it. Yes, it's my daily. However, it's 99.9% perfect right now and I want her to stay that way until Monday when the clear bra gets put on. I've had them on all but a couple cars. They keep the front end nearly perfect. +1 I drive my cars in the snow, rain, drought, squall, whatever. I don't keep them long enough for them to rust, and realize the difference between a 40k Mille and 60k mile used car is minimal. Everyone has their own philosophy with owning cars. I was once the guy who washed his cobra every week. I'm with you about driving them everywhere. I don't fuss too much anymore.....I think maturity does kick in. That and the impact of kids. However, I will keep this one pretty nice for a while. Here's the sales guy doing the masking http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/crms3er/IMG_3914_zpsjhxozk6v.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/crms3er/IMG_3915_zpswjeaaalj.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Wonder how many times that bracelet scratched the paint while taping............ [emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 You are about to be one mad mofo if you honestly think your black s4 is going to look great after you take one trip around 270.... It's going to get chopped no matter what. The tape will help but if it takes a sharp rock at 60+ how much protection do you think it's really going to offer? Car looks great don't get me wrong but it's a car and it's going to get messed up I promise. Hell bugs will do damage at 60+ Also I see your going with a clear bra... Ever seen one of those after it's been on for a few years or so then removed? Usually doesn't turn out well for that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Wonder how many times that bracelet scratched the paint while taping............ [emoji12] Nice socks also brosif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 please tell me this was used to prep the car :lolguy: http://i.imgur.com/98D9pnMh.jpg?1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 You are about to be one mad mofo if you honestly think your black s4 is going to look great after you take one trip around 270.... It's going to get chopped no matter what. The tape will help but if it takes a sharp rock at 60+ how much protection do you think it's really going to offer? it's not about the sharp/large rock, it's about the sand and grit that blasts the car. Also I see your going with a clear bra... Ever seen one of those after it's been on for a few years or so then removed? Usually doesn't turn out well for that either I disagree. I've had nearly all of my cars done with them and they were perfect. I remove them before selling them. Our two previous minivans, my Accord, and Trailblazer, which was black, came out flawless. IMO you probably have only seen the cheap stuff at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Tim - he can also apply 3M Dinoc CF vinyl now. He went on a "rampage" last Thursday and had several interior pieces out of my Zs and V covered. He can also apply glass coating on top of paint correction; he has done paint correction and installed clear bra on all of my vehicles with 2 of them have glass coating. He's about to replace the clear bra on one that's 7 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 please tell me this was used to prep the car :lolguy: http://i.imgur.com/98D9pnMh.jpg?1 Nope. They hand wash and paint correct/detail in the building next door. Where the car is in this photo is part of the old building. It's a downtown dealership with limited space. I should have taken a photo of their showroom. It was like a parking lot of cars all lined up. Pretty cool how they make use of the spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 it's not about the sharp/large rock, it's about the sand and grit that blasts the car. I disagree. I've had nearly all of my cars done with them and they were perfect. I remove them before selling them. Our two previous minivans, my Accord, and Trailblazer, which was black, came out flawless. IMO you probably have only seen the cheap stuff at work. This could be true as well, everyone I have seen leaves a hard line and God forbid the car is not garage kept I have seen cars where the paint is 2-3 shades off from the sun bake lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Tim - he can also apply 3M Dinoc CF vinyl now. He went on a "rampage" last Thursday and had several interior pieces out of my Zs and V covered. He can also apply glass coating on top of paint correction; he has done paint correction and installed clear bra on all of my vehicles with 2 of them have glass coating. He's about to replace the clear bra on one that's 7 years old. He's awesome for sure. Won't need the CF vinyl as this one has the CF Inlays as an option from Audi and they look great. I can't wait to see what he can do with the van. I did it twice last year and normally keep it up well. Looks great for being 8yrs old. He will no doubt make it look like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 This could be true as well, everyone I have seen leaves a hard line and God forbid the car is not garage kept I have seen cars where the paint is 2-3 shades off from the sun bake lol The line buffs out. In terms of fading, the only really dark (black) car I had was the Trailblazer. No fading on that after 3yrs. If it does, then it will serve as a great template for the replacement bra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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