Ford Fest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Saw several cars making the run from CA to Vegas were taped off using blue or green tape. Any tips, tricks, do's and don'ts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 They use that new Painters Tape. As long as you put it on and rub it down it should stick and stay on and it wont leave any adhesive on your Car when you remove it. It will fly off if it gets wet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Curious if it will cause any issues going over SAI applied vinyl stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Curious if it will cause any issues going over SAI applied vinyl stripes No, it wont, the adhesive is not that strong. Once you buy a roll of it and try it out, you will wish you bought a second roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Road Wrap - clear, heavy duty, easy on and easy off! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 The blue tape also lifts at the last row and can flutter and cause some damage. There are other wraps that bond better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneekysnake--sss Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Were can you get Road Wrap at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 http://www.buyroadwrap.com/ Don't put it over the headlights or cover the radiator! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneekysnake--sss Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks for the info Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I believe there was a gentleman at the 50th who not only put road wrap on the front, but he then put a car bra over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony356 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Road Wrap - clear, heavy duty, easy on and easy off! Sam Another vote for road wrap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yup, road wrap. Will use it when I drive to Tahoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I wouldn't recommend road wrap by itself. I tried it twice and both times it came loose and scratched the clearcoat from flapping. On long trips I have successfully used road wrap under the Colgan leather bra with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Do you road wrap users like the 6" or 18" version? Why one size over the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I wouldn't recommend road wrap by itself. I tried it twice and both times it came loose and scratched the clearcoat from flapping. On long trips I have successfully used road wrap under the Colgan leather bra with good results. I concur on a long trip that it is a concern. When I brought my Cobra out I first wrapped with blue tape and it came loose and fluttered at the very last layer. On the way back I got a roll of the material that Shelby uses in their shop which just happens to be the same white wrap that is used to protect cars during rail shipment. It too came loose at the top last layer. I also lost clear coat and had to have it buffed out by a detailer. Gravel and dust gets underneath and acts like sandpaper. High wind from high speed and these materials seem to not get along. The use of the wrap with a bra is usually not enough - I needed to have a lot more coverage past what the bra would cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Believe it or not I used Poly Tape from Ace Hardware and Con-Tact Brand clear contact paper from Walmart for drive out to the 50th. It worked really well and left behind very little residue that was easy clean off. I got the idea off of a Corvette forum. I used a business card sized/shaped plastic letter openers with the razor embedded within to cut everything. http://forums.corvette.com/autocrossing-and-roadracing/2404566-clear-tape-for-paint-protection.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss429 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I wouldn't recommend road wrap by itself. I tried it twice and both times it came loose and scratched the clearcoat from flapping. On long trips I have successfully used road wrap under the Colgan leather bra with good results. +1, would not recommend road wrap either. Came lose on mine and scratched clearcoat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hmmm, losing clearcoat to RoadWrap? I went all weekend at Homestead with one application - loose ends, yes, but clearcoat loss/scratching? No! I'll admit, it's probably a better product for road speeds (70 mph or there abouts), but I had no issues on the track! Not saying it wasn't done, but make sure the surface is clean, and a decent coat of wax for additional protection is a must! As for width, they offer two, but I used the wider version. In a pinch, you can use a power saw to cut the roll in half if you need something narrow for the bumpers and rocker panels. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hmmm, losing clearcoat to RoadWrap? I went all weekend at Homestead with one application - loose ends, yes, but clearcoat loss/scratching? No! I'll admit, it's probably a better product for road speeds (70 mph or there abouts), but I had no issues on the track! Not saying it wasn't done, but make sure the surface is clean, and a decent coat of wax for additional protection is a must! As for width, they offer two, but I used the wider version. In a pinch, you can use a power saw to cut the roll in half if you need something narrow for the bumpers and rocker panels. Sam I'm not sure you are seeing what the failure mode is. Whenevery you apply a film to a surface overlaps will be OK, but unless special care is taken at the very last ending seam, the risk of "lift" is very high. Blue tape lifts, the protective film I used lifted. Once it lifts it flutters in the wind and that causes abraison on the clear coat. Get any dust or dirt underneath that final lifted tape and you'd just as well take sandpaper to the paint. I believe in my case the reason it lifted was two fold: On the blue tape I went through a small period of rain. With both the tape and the plastic, there was a generous coat of wax on the paint so I didn't feel adhesion was probably as good as it could have been. Clear Bra material seems to ahve some magical sticky attribute, but I also believe they de-wax before application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm not sure you are seeing what the failure mode is. Whenevery you apply a film to a surface overlaps will be OK, but unless special care is taken at the very last ending seam, the risk of "lift" is very high. Blue tape lifts, the protective film I used lifted. Once it lifts it flutters in the wind and that causes abraison on the clear coat. Get any dust or dirt underneath that final lifted tape and you'd just as well take sandpaper to the paint. I believe in my case the reason it lifted was two fold: On the blue tape I went through a small period of rain. With both the tape and the plastic, there was a generous coat of wax on the paint so I didn't feel adhesion was probably as good as it could have been. Clear Bra material seems to ahve some magical sticky attribute, but I also believe they de-wax before application. Oh I had it fail and flap, and there was definitely dirt/sand under the edge, but again, no noticeable damage! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mherman2 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 When I drove my 1968 KR convertible across the country from SD to Birmingham in 2009 I sprayed the front of the car with PAM cooking oil. The dead bugs and other crap wiped and washed right off with a little water and a rag, no bug juice in the paint. Old Trick. Also on that trip I learned running 87 octane gas at high altitude through the Rockies made the car idle better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 When I drove my 1968 KR convertible across the country from SD to Birmingham in 2009 I sprayed the front of the car with PAM cooking oil. The dead bugs and other crap wiped and washed right off with a little water and a rag, no bug juice in the paint. Old Trick. Also on that trip I learned running 87 octane gas at high altitude through the Rockies made the car idle better. Interesting idea. I've used Road Wrap several times with no issues....but then again, for never more than 50-60 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Interesting idea. I've used Road Wrap several times with no issues....but then again, for never more than 50-60 miles. Mine were 800 each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I used BUG Wrap to drive the 10k mile Roush home from Indiana to WA State, a 2400 mile trip- no issues but I did change it out once along the way. I also used it on the rocker panels of my SGT for the first leg of my trip to the Bash without any issues (clear bra on the nose) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I went with tape for the 180 mile trip to Shelbyfest. No issues with it coming loose. I did let it sit overnight and made sure it was pressed smooth. I used it again on the way home and drove in the rain for about 2 hours, again no issues with coming loose. I would still be interested in Road Wrap though, seems it would be a whole lot easier to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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