Anyone use removable self adhesive vinyl on your car?
I am in a pinch. Have to go across country to pick up a new car, and since the dealer and local shops want to charge $1300+ for a clear bra I am thinking about using some of this for the trip home with the car:
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook...nyl/p/80941063 Does anyone know of any problems this will cause? I was going to stop by Walmart and get some black plasti-dip spray and spray all of the non-plastic panels on the front end but someone suggesting trying that vinyl. I am also open to other cheap solutions. I just need something for the long trip to prevent rock chips in the paint. I will have a known shop install the full clear bra after I get home. |
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You could use some sort of track tape. I don't know anything about this particular brand but you can so a search. Car protection film.
https://www.amazon.ca/TrackArmour-TA.../dp/B07F3CN5CY |
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or just get a few rolls of blue tape. i know that won't mess anything up. can give your car an awesome flame paint job too! https://www.more-japan.com/blogs/wp-...8/IMG_6294.jpg |
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My one tip for a long road trip is to make sure to take your time and ensure the ends of each strip of material is smooth and is firmly adhered to the painted surface. Anything that comes loose will start to flap in the wind and will actually cause marring on the paint from the impact. Nothing you can't polish out easily, but not great nonetheless. |
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If I was to do it for road trips again, I think I'd get at least at least two different widths and see if it would make life a little easier. |
I agree. I would use the 6" and 12" ones.
I am actually shocked about the cost of a clear bra - $1100 for a partial, and $2100 for a full front end install. I don't want to use the track armor continually, but I may have to because that is the cost of an exhaust and an AccessPort. Plasti dipping the entire front end of the car is starting to sound like an option again. |
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I did all of that work just to end up with what is probably a totaled car due to hail damage:
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Mt. Rally time. Can't lose now. It's Pre-Disastered!
Aero skin treatment too. Sad for you. Should be in compensation packages for the midwest, but usually not. |
Proof to just stop worrying and enjoy cars as they are. It's just a thing, and it comes and goes as easily as a happy meal.
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