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Old 03-09-2007, 05:56 PM
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I have a c6zo6 and have signed up for road racing. Can anyone offer a way to protect the cars paint such as tape etc...
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A lot of folks use 2" painters tape behind the wheels (on the body and gravel guards) and on other body/paint areas wanted to be protected.
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Old 03-09-2007, 06:11 PM
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Steve leave it in the garage Did you get the CVCC email?

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Here you go:

http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html

Enjoy, it is only a car!

Who are you using for the cage?

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I knew you would say that John, HA HA! yes I got the e mail

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Originally Posted by Tintin
Here you go:

http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html

Enjoy, it is only a car!

Who are you using for the cage?

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I'm not going with a cage yet, just a rookie getting his feet wet
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Code Black was tired of 12 seconds of fun 4 or 5 times a day and leaving rears on the pavment. He is from the other side and has seen the light and will be converted to join us in HPDE's.

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Code Black was tired of 12 seconds of fun 4 or 5 times a day and has seen the light and will be converted to join us in HPDE's.
11 seconds, but who's counting

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Originally Posted by CodeBlack
11 seconds, by who's counting
Didn't want to swell your head since your going for a new helmet!
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You will enjoy taking your car on the road course. Be open to listening to your instructor and you will have a lot of fun.

These pictures, from late '03 or early '04, are why my permanent nickname is now "Duct Tape Guy":


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Originally Posted by John Shiels
Code Black was tired of 12 seconds of fun 4 or 5 times a day and leaving rears on the pavment. He is from the other side and has seen the light and will be converted to join us in HPDE's.
I was in teh same boat, but still dabble with the 1320 but less and less....of course the drag strip is open and the road courses aren't yet...but since entering teh world of HPDE........well all I can say is I was warned before I started but its quite addicting...Most people think I'm nuts when I mention I have 4-5 sets of vette rims of my own and 2 in storage for a buddy......On this section of the board......I think there are more that can relate and understand, than those that doubt it.
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You will enjoy taking your car on the road course. Be open to listening to your instructor and you will have a lot of fun.

These pictures, from late '03 or early '04, are why my permanent nickname is now "Duct Tape Guy":


how was it to remove the tape and how was the glue clean up
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Originally Posted by Redshift
You will enjoy taking your car on the road course. Be open to listening to your instructor and you will have a lot of fun.

These pictures, from late '03 or early '04, are why my permanent nickname is now "Duct Tape Guy":
Sorry to OT here but I can't help it!

HEY BRIAN, how are you?? It's me, Anita! I was wondering when we might meet up! I was worried how I might recognize you but it was easy! I even remembered your car1 NO NO not the taped up ones! LOL
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Originally Posted by CodeBlack
how was it to remove the tape and how was the glue clean up
Well, you don't want to remove it when it's hot and sticky (don't ask me how I know), but this is racer's tape specially formulated for easy removal, so if you let the car cool in the shade, it comes off quite easily without any residue. I'd just get a bra instead.
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Originally Posted by Z06 Whisperer
Sorry to OT here but I can't help it!

HEY BRIAN, how are you?? It's me, Anita! I was wondering when we might meet up! I was worried how I might recognize you but it was easy! I even remembered your car1 NO NO not the taped up ones! LOL
Hey hey! Weird to see you on other boards. Don't forget, this car is long gone - I have a different track car now:

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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
Duct tape guy
It used to be "Hot Dog" but I think I like "Duct Tape Guy" better. My wife is Mrs. Duct Tape Guy (she is also a track instructor). (Hi Randy!)

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Originally Posted by Redshift
Hey hey! Weird to see you on other boards. Don't forget, this car is long gone - I have a different track car now:

on the car! I remember you posted a pic of your other car sometime back.

Yeah, I know! This is only the second board I've been on. Felt like I was probably boring every one to tears over there talking about my Vette, so I came over here to torture these folks!
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CodeBlack,
Here's another recent thread about paint protection too.
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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
Duct tape guy
cheaper to repaint than 200 rolls of tape



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