What tape do you use to protect your front end on track days?

[Stevo22]

Originally Posted by TemeCal

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]

Originally Posted by Stevo22

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]

Originally Posted by TemeCal

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]

Originally Posted by Pokeguyjai

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]

Oem paint, works great.

[TSY]

Originally Posted by aCab

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.

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

[z3ro]

Blue painters tape!!!

[smbstyle]

Originally Posted by mrk1

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]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Oem paint, works great.

This is what I have used too...so far.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by smbstyle

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]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Mothers 09224 R3 Race Rubber Remover 24oz : Amazon.com : Automotive

Spray on, wipe off, literally.

Nice! never even heard of it. Know if the autozone/advance stores carry it?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by smbstyle

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]

Originally Posted by Stevo22

Has anyone ever tried using plasti dip like this video shows:

Curious as to how effective this is. Anyone have any personal experience?