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post_break 10-11-2013 02:48 PM
What tape do you use to protect your front end on track days?
 
I've got a track day coming up and I'd like to protect my front end. What tape do you guys suggest?

Pokeguyjai 10-12-2013 12:15 AM
Might be a little overboard but:

http://www.roadwarriorplus.com/default.asp

Gearhead23 10-12-2013 01:51 PM
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/lan...der-spray-film

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38009

aCab 10-13-2013 10:10 AM
I run mine naked...and it shows :)

TSY 10-14-2013 03:56 AM
i use this:

http://www.trakktape.com/

Easy to put on and take off. clear so your car doesn't have all that blue painter's tape all over and looks better. My car is white so orange cone stains don't come out easily so this stuff is great.

Stevo22 10-14-2013 08:13 AM
Has anyone ever tried using plasti dip like this video shows:

[ame]http://youtu.be/Pz6tO2Ggdrk[/ame]

aCab 10-14-2013 08:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TSY (Post 1268658)
My car is white so orange cone stains don't come out easily so this stuff is great.
I've never had orange cones leave orange marks :curious:

Stevo22 10-14-2013 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by aCab (Post 1268737)
I've never had orange cones leave orange marks :curious:
Is this because you don't hit them :D? I have had them leave marks, but it is more like a film that rubbed out with some detail spray.

aCab 10-14-2013 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevo22 (Post 1268746)
Is this because you don't hit them :D? I have had them leave marks, but it is more like a film that rubbed out with some detail spray.
Not at all. Im usually on trial for cone murder at the end of an autox event. Cones, in my experience, leave black/grey marks. Never had orange residue. I usually have to use a clay bar and lots of elbow grease.

TemeCal 10-14-2013 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Pokeguyjai (Post 1265800)
Might be a little overboard but:

http://www.roadwarriorplus.com/default.asp
This is what I use. Been using it for the past 10 track events, and my front-end still looks great. It's expensive, unless you buy it by the gallon. I figured it's about $7 per track day, with the amount I use.

Pokeguyjai 10-14-2013 03:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TemeCal (Post 1269080)
This is what I use. Been using it for the past 10 track events, and my front-end still looks great. It's expensive, unless you buy it by the gallon. I figured it's about $7 per track day, with the amount I use.
Do you do one layer of it or do you layer it on? How easy is it to remove?

ModBargains.com 10-14-2013 03:19 PM
Blue painters tape usually works for me. Takes some time to do, but it'll save you from rock chips :)

mrk1 10-14-2013 03:25 PM
my car just wears the scares of cone contact, more of the blemishes are from tire clag

TemeCal 10-14-2013 03:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokeguyjai (Post 1269574)
Do you do one layer of it or do you layer it on? How easy is it to remove?
I always put on 2 layers. First layer takes about 5-10min to put on, second layer takes even less. It goes on much quicker than tape (what I used to do). I'm not sure I could go back to tape now.

As for removing it, it takes a little longer. If you peel up a corner, you can usually get it 90% off in a single sheet. It peels up like saran wrap...kind of a plastic/rubber feel to it. The remaining 10% are typically small areas. I've found that spraying a little ONR/water mist over the entire area helps remove the protectant. I'd say it takes me 20min to remove it all.

Stevo22 10-14-2013 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TemeCal (Post 1269630)
I always put on 2 layers. First layer takes about 5-10min to put on, second layer takes even less. It goes on much quicker than tape (what I used to do). I'm not sure I could go back to tape now.

As for removing it, it takes a little longer. If you peel up a corner, you can usually get it 90% off in a single sheet. It peels up like saran wrap...kind of a plastic/rubber feel to it. The remaining 10% are typically small areas. I've found that spraying a little ONR/water mist over the entire area helps remove the protectant. I'd say it takes me 20min to remove it all.
What is the drying time?

TemeCal 10-14-2013 04:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevo22 (Post 1269669)
What is the drying time?
I think it depends on the outside temp, humidity, etc... I always apply it the night before a track event, and I'm good to go. It rolls on white, then becomes transparent as it dries...usually within 10-15min. I'd guess that it's fully dry in a few hours.

Pokeguyjai 10-14-2013 04:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TemeCal (Post 1269763)
I think it depends on the outside temp, humidity, etc... I always apply it the night before a track event, and I'm good to go. It rolls on white, then becomes transparent as it dries...usually within 10-15min. I'd guess that it's fully dry in a few hours.
And I'm guessing you don't use a hair dryer?

Thanks for sharing.

TemeCal 10-14-2013 04:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokeguyjai (Post 1269771)
And I'm guessing you don't use a hair dryer?

Thanks for sharing.
I don't use a hair dryer. I'm in a warm area (Southern California) with very little rain. Whenever I prepare for a trackday, I get my car ready the night before. So, I always have a good 24hrs for it to dry...which is more than enough time. With that said, I've heard of some people using a hair dryer to speed the drying time.

Dave-ROR 10-16-2013 01:05 AM
Oem paint, works great. ;)

TSY 10-16-2013 03:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aCab (Post 1268737)
I've never had orange cones leave orange marks :curious:
I have a few light orange-yellow marks from where I moved some cones I didn't like with my bumper. :D

But you're right, most of my cone strike is black.

z3ro 10-16-2013 07:41 AM
Blue painters tape!!!

smbstyle 10-16-2013 08:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrk1 (Post 1269597)
my car just wears the scares of cone contact, more of the blemishes are from tire clag
As in the hot rubber that leaves streaks all over the front end?

I have had good luck with a non-abrasive auto polish, comes right off.

Stevo22 10-16-2013 08:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 1273042)
Oem paint, works great. ;)
This is what I have used too...so far. :lol:

CSG Mike 10-16-2013 11:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1273332)
As in the hot rubber that leaves streaks all over the front end?

I have had good luck with a non-abrasive auto polish, comes right off.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-09224-Race-Rubber-Remover/dp/B005R5WGCS"]Mothers 09224 R3 Race Rubber Remover 24oz : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Spray on, wipe off, literally.

smbstyle 10-16-2013 12:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 1273631)
Nice! never even heard of it. Know if the autozone/advance stores carry it?

CSG Mike 10-16-2013 12:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1273674)
Nice! never even heard of it. Know if the autozone/advance stores carry it?
Most places that sell Mothers stuff should have it. Target and Wallmart both have it in my area.

sc0urge 10-16-2013 05:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevo22 (Post 1268733)
Has anyone ever tried using plasti dip like this video shows:

http://youtu.be/Pz6tO2Ggdrk
Curious as to how effective this is. Anyone have any personal experience?


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