How do you ### your car?! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

muffinz · 09-26-2013, 12:13 PM

Hey Everyone,

I tried searching unsuccessfully for a cheap reliable way to put numbers on my car for an upcoming autocross event this Saturday.

I have never done an autox before and was looking into magnetic sheets from staples to cut numbers out of....or using a sign shop to make me some...?

I am in a time crunch so I'm sure there are places online that can do exactly what I want, but what do you guys DIY with?

I'm probably going to end up just using masking tape but I don't want to look like a total newb.

Appreciate the help if anyone replies!

Kiske · 09-26-2013, 12:23 PM

Magnet will eventually scratch your paint. When not in use store them in bags and away from your garage. One spec of crap between it and your paint will = disaster for the OCD paint guys.

Masking tape is fine. Go out and have fun. Don't worry what others think. Tape won't make you look any worse.

CSG Mike · 09-26-2013, 12:25 PM

We still use tape... although we now use Gaffer's tape.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/3M-Cloth-Gaffers-Tape-Black/dp/B000BQ8AN2"]3M Cloth Gaffers Tape 6910 Black, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.0 mil (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/ame]

It's pricey, but totally worth it.

Yes, I used to be in production at one point in my life...

muffinz · 09-26-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

We still use tape... although we now use Gaffer's tape.

3M Cloth Gaffers Tape 6910 Black, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.0 mil (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

It's pricey, but totally worth it.

Yes, I used to be in production at one point in my life...

Ahh the good ole gaffers tape...sticky with no residue!

I actually own a startup production company in New York =D

My partner is going on a month long tour w/ the band A Silent Film in november

CSG Mike · 09-26-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinz

Ahh the good ole gaffers tape...sticky with no residue!

I actually own a startup production company in New York =D

My partner is going on a month long tour w/ the band A Silent Film in november

If you buy gaffers tape in bulk.... please let me know. I die a little bit inside every time I pay retail for a roll.

Currently using pro-gaff...

Also works great for holding on bumpers and such; proven to hold at 140+ speeds, and sagging BRZ bumpers at 130+ speeds.

7thgear · 09-26-2013, 12:36 PM

did anyone else read the title as

"how do you FUCK your car" ??

Sccabrz192 · 09-26-2013, 01:42 PM

Scotch Blue or Frog tape are most popular. I wouldn't bother dropping money on something more long term than that until you know if you will be attending regularly.

muffinz · 09-26-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

If you buy gaffers tape in bulk.... please let me know. I die a little bit inside every time I pay retail for a roll.

Currently using pro-gaff...

Also works great for holding on bumpers and such; proven to hold at 140+ speeds, and sagging BRZ bumpers at 130+ speeds.

Pro-gaff is the ONLY gaff we use haha

I went to home depot at lunch and picked up a roll of blue painters tape and some neon pink and neon green "duck" tape. Gonna lay out a blue rectangle of painters tape to protect the paint and then put the neon duct tape on top for the numbers. Should be pretty garish and unsightly

Gearhead23 · 09-26-2013, 02:57 PM

You want 30 mil magnetic roll or sheets, print the numbers out , tape them to the sheets/roll and cut using a swivel x-acto blade.

If you wipe the numbers on your pants or a rag it will remove , any particles that would damage the paint. Also remove any dust from the car using a spray detailer.

The usually come in black or white.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Magnetic-She.../117514/i.html

mla163 · 09-26-2013, 03:00 PM

Print numbers on paper and tape them on.

or

I do magnets and haven't had any issues with scratches. Just makes sure they are clean. If I need to fab some new ones, I'll cut up some magnetic vent covers. You can cut them up with scissors pretty easily. Print some numbers and use them as a template to cut the magnetic material.

There are a few places online to order magnetics. Do a little search.

And if you do use tape, make sure it contrasts well. If I have to see one more black car with blue tape numbers, I'm going to punch a kitten.

MTCRX · 09-26-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thgear

did anyone else read the title as

"how do you FUCK your car" ??

Why else am I here! Very curious where it was going. Thank goodness it ended well.

CSG Mike · 09-26-2013, 06:08 PM

Also, if you want vinyl numbers cut for your car, we can do that very affordably as well. Any size, any font, etc.

trackjunkie · 09-26-2013, 06:26 PM

I have used masking tape, but for a few bucks, you can get nice vinyl ones if you know your number in advance.

ImperiousRex · 09-26-2013, 06:30 PM

www.edecals.com

(more specifically http://www.edecals.com/custom_decal_..._designer.html)

I've used these magnetic decals for 15+ track events and at 130+mph. As mentioned above, it might not be the best solution if you're super OCD about your paint but if you just want something easy for the track to slap on in no time then I would recommend these.

09-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#1
muffinz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: New York Posts: 184 Thanks: 84 Thanked 97 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you ### your car?! Hey Everyone, I tried searching unsuccessfully for a cheap reliable way to put numbers on my car for an upcoming autocross event this Saturday. I have never done an autox before and was looking into magnetic sheets from staples to cut numbers out of....or using a sign shop to make me some...? I am in a time crunch so I'm sure there are places online that can do exactly what I want, but what do you guys DIY with? I'm probably going to end up just using masking tape but I don't want to look like a total newb. Appreciate the help if anyone replies!

09-26-2013, 12:36 PM	#6
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	did anyone else read the title as "how do you FUCK your car" ?? __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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trackjunkie Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Blue Location: Reston, VA Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	use vinyl numbers I have used masking tape, but for a few bucks, you can get nice vinyl ones if you know your number in advance.

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ImperiousRex Track Junkie Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 S2000 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 276 Thanks: 305 Thanked 287 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 115 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	www.edecals.com (more specifically http://www.edecals.com/custom_decal_..._designer.html) I've used these magnetic decals for 15+ track events and at 130+mph. As mentioned above, it might not be the best solution if you're super OCD about your paint but if you just want something easy for the track to slap on in no time then I would recommend these. __________________ For the latest updates, follow the the car on Facebook!

09-26-2013, 12:23 PM	#2
Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,349 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Magnet will eventually scratch your paint. When not in use store them in bags and away from your garage. One spec of crap between it and your paint will = disaster for the OCD paint guys. Masking tape is fine. Go out and have fun. Don't worry what others think. Tape won't make you look any worse.

09-26-2013, 12:25 PM	#3
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,564 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,213 Times in 6,856 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	We still use tape... although we now use Gaffer's tape. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/3M-Cloth-Gaffers-Tape-Black/dp/B000BQ8AN2"]3M Cloth Gaffers Tape 6910 Black, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.0 mil (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/ame] It's pricey, but totally worth it. Yes, I used to be in production at one point in my life...

09-26-2013, 03:00 PM	#10
mla163 Overthinking it Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ in CS Location: DC Posts: 271 Thanks: 27 Thanked 81 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Print numbers on paper and tape them on. or I do magnets and haven't had any issues with scratches. Just makes sure they are clean. If I need to fab some new ones, I'll cut up some magnetic vent covers. You can cut them up with scissors pretty easily. Print some numbers and use them as a template to cut the magnetic material. There are a few places online to order magnetics. Do a little search. And if you do use tape, make sure it contrasts well. If I have to see one more black car with blue tape numbers, I'm going to punch a kitten.

09-26-2013, 06:08 PM	#12
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,564 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,213 Times in 6,856 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	Also, if you want vinyl numbers cut for your car, we can do that very affordably as well. Any size, any font, etc.

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