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06-01-2014, 12:14 AM | #1 |
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Road trip protection LA-SF
Would you guys bother using painters tape on the front/partial hood when road tripping from LA to SF? or just leave it since its not too long of a trip.
Going up in a few weeks so I'm just weighing what to do... I don't have a clear bra so I was wondering if it might be worth wrapping the front. Sidenote: probably just going to leave it be and wash it when I get back... just curious if anyone would recommend using the tape. |
06-01-2014, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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This time of year there are alot more bugs
If its not for the chips from stones, all those damn Bugs will be a pain to remove, not to mention they can Chip the softer parts like the bumper face |
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06-01-2014, 03:04 AM | #3 | |
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Have you had experiences with the painters tape? Before, I was thinking that the bugs would still be a problem because I wouldn't be protecting every part of the car, but maybe protecting just the front nose is enough? |
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06-01-2014, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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If you know it is not going to be busy on the 5 (i.e. 3 day weekends like memorial day) I think you should be ok forgoing the tape. I had the same worries the 2 times I took the 5 instead of a rental. Other than the bugs, the rocks are usually caused by the cars or big rigs kicking them up in front of you. Try leaving early AM if possible - both times i left the bay area at round 1 or 2am and had the 5 to myself with minimal debris flying up at the car.
If you can't leave early and want more protection than the tape - try the 3M spray defender (clear bra like spray) or clear plasti dip. Both should get you more coverage and will peel off when your done. Bring the radar detector |
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06-01-2014, 05:10 PM | #5 | |
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haha thanks for the input. Yea, ideally I would be leaving in the AM like 3/4am but I have to leave around 2pm. So hopefully I miss most of the people leaving from work. I'll definitely check out the spray on protectors. Bugs are meh as I'm sure I'll wash the car after the trip(3/4 days). I wish I had a radar detector.... Probably the next investment lol |
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06-02-2014, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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