Left_Ya_Shook Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Im going to get my 2010 gt500 on sat and in ohio we are off an on snow so thier is salt on the roads what kind of tape or what can i use to protect the front bumper, if you can help me please tell me the name and where i can get it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdusseau Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 You just looking to bring it back from dealer? Or are you going to be driving on a daily basis? If you are just worried about chips in the paint then easiest thing you can do is just not tailgate anyone. Or if you have a something to pull a trailer, rent you a car hauler and tow it home. I rented one from Uhaul for under $60. And it was the drive on style not the front wheel dolly. But if you are looking for long term protection then from what I have heard the ClearBra is top notch. As far as the salt, just give it a good wash down after driving. I had a '91 GTA that had a few Michigan winters and had zero rust when I sold it. Nothing beats good care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I agree with just giving her a good wash once you get her home from the dealer. After that it's just a matter of either keeping her off the road until the salt, sand and nastiness is gone in the spring or give her another wash each time you put her away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 If you are just worried about chips in the paint then easiest thing you can do is just not tailgate anyone. This is my practice now too, Tdusseau. Amazing that all these months later and my car is as perfect as the day I brought it home. Just a bit of attention to leaving room between you and the car in front of you. The nose on my previous car looked like the surface of the moon! AHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left_Ya_Shook Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 im just worried about the ride back from the dealership we just got hit by another snow storm so thiers a lot of pebles on the road i dont want to come home with chips in the front bumper i didnt kno where i could get that tape i saw people use when they went on long trips to protect from bugs and other objects i think it was a blue tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Here you go....................I used this stuff to get my baby home safe, works great http://www.buyroadwrap.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03reptile Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 im just worried about the ride back from the dealership we just got hit by another snow storm so thiers a lot of pebles on the road i dont want to come home with chips in the front bumper i didnt kno where i could get that tape i saw people use when they went on long trips to protect from bugs and other objects i think it was a blue tape? Left Ya Shook: That blue tape you're referring to is painters tape that you can get at any hardware store. Its like masking tape, but isn't hard to remove when you are ready to remove it. You could buy a 3" roll and use that. Don't know how much protection it provides against pebbles etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 im just worried about the ride back from the dealership we just got hit by another snow storm so thiers a lot of pebles on the road i dont want to come home with chips in the front bumper i didnt kno where i could get that tape i saw people use when they went on long trips to protect from bugs and other objects i think it was a blue tape? Would the dealer have anything that you could use? I know that cars have some wrap on them when delivered...maybe they have some laying around for you to use? I don't know..just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Would the dealer have anything that you could use? I know that cars have some wrap on them when delivered...maybe they have some laying around for you to use? I don't know..just a thought. maybe some of that clear moving tape they use to wrap boxes in--it comes in very long rolls, and is at least 18 in wide.Not sure though that ANy tape will protect against rocks if it hits your car thats going 50/60 miles/hr.IMHO id use the U Haul trailer instead.If you do drive it, make sure to wash the inderneath to get the salt off it as well under the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdusseau Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Left_Ya_Shook Here ya go my friend. This is how I got mine home. Total cost was around $60. If you decide to go this route make sure you get a couple pieces of 2x12 about 2' long so you dont scrape going up the ramp. Might not need depending on how the loading area is. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Left_Ya_Shook Here ya go my friend. This is how I got mine home. Total cost was around $60. If you decide to go this route make sure you get a couple pieces of 2x12 about 2' long so you dont scrape going up the ramp. Might not need depending on how the loading area is. Todd +1 on Todds idea.If you do tow,and havent towed before,rememer the car doing the towing has to weigh more then the total weight of the towed vehicle and trailer--if not you run the risk of flipping the car if the trailer starts swining on you during the drive,So either rent a truck and the trailer,or use an SUV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Here you go....................I used this stuff to get my baby home safe, works great http://www.buyroadwrap.com/ great idea, I have some of this at home, never used it though. Stone chips occur on the highway and despite what some think, you can still get them even if you do not tailgate particular when in the winter when there is lots of salt and rocks on the road ways to get tossed up on your car. Stay off the highways if you can but use road wrap on a clean surface to cover the front, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSunShin3 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 left, I can't speak for everyone else in this forums but i drive my gt500 everyday in Ohio. I have no scratches or marks on my ride. If the snow is over 3" I park it and drive my lincoln. A word to the wise, they do not undercoat/sound prof the gt500 so EVERY stone you drive over you will hear echo through your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left_Ya_Shook Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 thanks for all of the reply's i guess we will have to see what the weather is supposed to be like.. if it comes down to snowy weather my uncle owns a towing business but that's the last resort, hopefully we can get a dry day for the weekend.. ill post some pics once we get it back to my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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