You know what I'm talking about? When a new car is being delivered to the dealership, they usually have this white plastic-like covering on the hood, front bumper, fenders etc...to protect them from any incidental damage along the way. It sticks to the body, peels off in a second, and leaves on residue. Good stuff, eh?

I'm curious if you can buy that stuff? It would be a great way to keep the car pristine once you detailed it and are on your way to an event/show etc. Anyone know if you can buy that stuff?

~Ramy

 

Good for the track too!

 

if your looking to keep your car clean. why not just buy a Quick Detailer spray and spray your car down if theres minor dust and wipe down with a micro fiber towel?. if you looking for protection agaisnt damge then iuno lol.

 

I agree with SayNoToPistons. Those "spray wax" or "quick detail" sprays work wonders. Just spray and wipe with a microfiber towel and it looks freshly waxed.

And you wont look like a retard driving down the road. :P

 

spray wax isnt going to work... Quick Detailer Sprays will only work if you have a very very very thin layer of dust on your paint surface. if its realy visable you shouldnt use a QD, since it will mar the paint. wash!

 

learned that from autopia huh?

 

no lol. i only found autopia a few months ago. and i basically knew most if not everything already. i still hceck out the place for new "click and brags". you still havent posted any pics of your FD detail yet!

 

^^ My fd might be for sale come next season, check out my post in the lounge. Wanna buy it? ahha

 

We use one brand at my work called Protex (www.maskoff.com) which is pretty heavy duty and probably overkill for a car. You might be able to find cheaper alternative at www.taperite.com, or do a google search for "surface protection tape".

P.s. You can get it in clear...so it won't look too stupid

 

Holy thread hijack! lol.

Guys, I know all about detailing, and Meguiar's Quick Detail (the absolute BEST) etc. But still, when you're making a long trip to an event, and just cleaned the car, you risk more than just dust. Dirt, mud, even rock chips etc. That film would come in handy.

Boxboy, I'll look into that stuff. I'm trying to stay away from spending a grand or so on 3M film... lol

~Ramy

PS: I'm more concerned about my paint than looking stupid

 

We already knew that n00b.


In any case, just go to Vons and rock some Saran-Wrap. And it won't break the bank so you can buy some lambo-doors for your daily driver.

 

And this is coming from the guy who drives a chick car... Come and talk to me when you get a REAL car Jeff

~Ramy

 

poor boys QD + > megs qd

 

You can actually use blue painters tape to do the same thing... I saw a guy that did it to a freshly painted BMW that he drove 700+ miles to a show.

 

Whaaa??

Yea I've seen the blue painter's tape. My only question is...does that stuff leave any residue? I don't think I've ever bothered to check, and they always wash the car after they're done anyways... But that's not a bad idea. Only prob is, the tape is only so wide... (vs. the thing the dealerships use, which is like a huge sheet). But def worth thinkin about. Thanks!