iwanta34gtr Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi Everyone, Travelling interstate shortly and will be driving a car back to Sydney, seeking guidance what to use to protect the paint on the front bumper - etc. I remembered seeing a classic photo of a midnight purple R34 GTR with the front end wrapped in blue tape. For anyone with this experience, what tape do you use? Is it just a standard 3M painters tape? Was looking at cloth tape but not too keen in applying this because although its quite thick - it is also quite sticky. Obviously dont want to damage the paint upon removal. Any advice or info would be appreciated. Cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) You can buy this stuff from super cheap or autobarn it's a black spray that you can peel off after use.. It's to protect your car from stone chips.. Not sure how good it is though.. Not sure on correct name either, saw it in a performance imports magazine not too long ago. Edited September 4, 2013 by Zrobe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7002986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 ^ Thanks for the tip mate, appreciate it. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7002988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 ^ Thanks for the tip mate, appreciate it. No worries.. I try when I can haha 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7002991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR33YO Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 A mate of mine uses something similar for his dirt bikes, drys clear and works perfectly. I can find out what it's called if you'd like Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksky34 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 hood bra, or get some vinyl wrap (and apply a layer or two), or plastidip...???? all these seem to be easily removable, not speaking from experience Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakemonoRicer Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Wouldn't recommend painters tape. Ive used it for detailing to mask off seals, trims and gaps and you'll only get about ~ 4 hours out of it before the "glue" starts leaving residue on the paint. And that's when the car is sitting. I'd go with a hood bra or vinyl wrap.... but prepare the surface properly before you put it on -- > e.g. get rid of any contaminants sitting on the paint. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Guess what Chris? If permission is granted... A very irregular SAUer owns a car bra that was tailor-made for his R34 GTR V-Spec. Interested? He has cancer, so I don't know how accessible he is either. Mid Blue Mtns Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You could give a local sign/sticker place a call and see if you could buy a large piece of vinyl sticker. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Peelable spray is called plastidip, from autobahn. I also have a plastic wrap called street wrap. Works well and easy to remove. Can be tricky to apply, sorta like glad wrap lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions guys, a few options here - will let you know how we go. Cheers. Edited September 4, 2013 by iwanta34gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1600 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Plastidip would be your best bet. Easy to put on, easy to get off and provides pretty much the same protection as a wrap. It's $30 a can from Autobarn. To do say half way down your bonnet forward you'll need at least two cans, possibly three. You need to do a few coats. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7003828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
warps Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 3m and most vinyl wrap manufacturers do a clear stone protection wrap for this very purpose. I came across it in my search for ricer carbon fibre wrap (yeh I know ) . It's meant to be removable, but being clear, you could probably leave it in place. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7004967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkon631 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I work at SCA. I'm not sure of what the name of the stuff is but the first comment would be best option. It's an Armor All product that you spray on the front end of your bumper and it protects from scratches and chips. Costs about $24.95 a can (I think). Simply spray on and peel off when you're done. I believe there is clear, white or black Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7009651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
niZmO_Man Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Plastidip Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7009773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 hey Chris, so what did you end up using? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7010457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hey guys, Ended up driving back unprotected, just kept reasonable distance from any cars / trucks that could throw gravel - etc up. My partner intends on painting the front bar anyway she wants it to be perfect, however upon inspection at home - there were no stone chips or visible wear and tear as a result of the drive back. Cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7012679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMikeZ32 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 For future search sake, I have used this: http://www.autoskin.com.au/ Works pretty good for dust/general road typr spray. Obviously if someone throws a decent sized rock up it always has potential to go through. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7018256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexro Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's pretty lucky, the two best choices would be to plastidip your bumper and behind wheels. Or go to bunnings and get edge lock masking tape (the one that leaves no residue). Plastidip is easier to apply and remove. Both are going to cost you the same Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431339-driving-car-interstate-front-bumper-protection-tape/#findComment-7137456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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