Paint protection: splash guards vs. tape?
12-31-2007, 10:39 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
First off I am biased because I don't think any type of splash guard looks like it belongs on a Corvette.
I've used blue tape and it works but is time consuming.
I've seen some of the Porsche guys using a spray or roll-on product called "TransSeal" which is basically a temporary protective film that peels off easily and is used by some car manufacturers for transportation. It's available from a company called Groco Specialty Coatings. The guy I first saw using this had a brand new GT3 RSR and was very pleased with it.
Also, Summit Racing sells a product from Dupli-Color called "Shield" Spray on Bra, which sounds similar to "TransSeal" but comes in a spray can and washes off. I have just ordered this and plan to use for my next DE along with a product called "Body Guard" which I picked up at Pep Boys (item# T9020). This product is a heavy plastic film that is adhesvie backed and applies like a stripe or decal kit with soapy water and a squeegee.
My plan is to use the "Body Guard" on the lower panels, and just in front of and behind the wheel wells and rear brake ducts which are the areas that take the most abuse, then spray the "Shield" on the nose, hood, and "mid" panels.
Hope this helps!
I've used blue tape and it works but is time consuming.
I've seen some of the Porsche guys using a spray or roll-on product called "TransSeal" which is basically a temporary protective film that peels off easily and is used by some car manufacturers for transportation. It's available from a company called Groco Specialty Coatings. The guy I first saw using this had a brand new GT3 RSR and was very pleased with it.
Also, Summit Racing sells a product from Dupli-Color called "Shield" Spray on Bra, which sounds similar to "TransSeal" but comes in a spray can and washes off. I have just ordered this and plan to use for my next DE along with a product called "Body Guard" which I picked up at Pep Boys (item# T9020). This product is a heavy plastic film that is adhesvie backed and applies like a stripe or decal kit with soapy water and a squeegee.
My plan is to use the "Body Guard" on the lower panels, and just in front of and behind the wheel wells and rear brake ducts which are the areas that take the most abuse, then spray the "Shield" on the nose, hood, and "mid" panels.
Hope this helps!
12-31-2007, 10:50 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
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Mud flaps can rip off whenever you hit something, like a cone or a curb. FWIW.
I buy bulk 3M film and cut it to fit. http://www.xpel.com/products/bulk.asp
Good luck.
I buy bulk 3M film and cut it to fit. http://www.xpel.com/products/bulk.asp
Good luck.
12-31-2007, 10:57 AM
#5
Team Owner
http://www.shrinkit-inc.com/Shrink-wrap-heat-tape.htm
needs no heat, leaves no residue, sticks well, thick, protects well, removes easily even after a long time. available in clear.
needs no heat, leaves no residue, sticks well, thick, protects well, removes easily even after a long time. available in clear.
12-31-2007, 08:42 PM
#6
Drifting
http://www.shrinkit-inc.com/Shrink-wrap-heat-tape.htm
needs no heat, leaves no residue, sticks well, thick, protects well, removes easily even after a long time. available in clear.
needs no heat, leaves no residue, sticks well, thick, protects well, removes easily even after a long time. available in clear.
12-31-2007, 09:24 PM
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Team Owner
01-01-2008, 06:12 PM
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Drifting
01-01-2008, 06:56 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10
I use Cleartastic and splash guards during HPDE's and Auto-X events. The splash guards are 13" wide and are held in place using the stock wheel well liner screws. Takes 10-15 minutes to put all 4 splash guards on, and after the event, come off just as easy. All and all, I have not noticed any side panel damage using both. I keep the Cleartastic on throughout the year except during winter storage. Now all I need is something to protect hood and windshield.
01-01-2008, 07:20 PM
#10
Team Owner
01-01-2008, 10:07 PM
#11
Safety Car
First off I am biased because I don't think any type of splash guard looks like it belongs on a Corvette.
I've used blue tape and it works but is time consuming.
I've seen some of the Porsche guys using a spray or roll-on product called "TransSeal" which is basically a temporary protective film that peels off easily and is used by some car manufacturers for transportation. It's available from a company called Groco Specialty Coatings. The guy I first saw using this had a brand new GT3 RSR and was very pleased with it.
Also, Summit Racing sells a product from Dupli-Color called "Shield" Spray on Bra, which sounds similar to "TransSeal" but comes in a spray can and washes off. I have just ordered this and plan to use for my next DE along with a product called "Body Guard" which I picked up at Pep Boys (item# T9020). This product is a heavy plastic film that is adhesvie backed and applies like a stripe or decal kit with soapy water and a squeegee.
My plan is to use the "Body Guard" on the lower panels, and just in front of and behind the wheel wells and rear brake ducts which are the areas that take the most abuse, then spray the "Shield" on the nose, hood, and "mid" panels.
Hope this helps!
I've used blue tape and it works but is time consuming.
I've seen some of the Porsche guys using a spray or roll-on product called "TransSeal" which is basically a temporary protective film that peels off easily and is used by some car manufacturers for transportation. It's available from a company called Groco Specialty Coatings. The guy I first saw using this had a brand new GT3 RSR and was very pleased with it.
Also, Summit Racing sells a product from Dupli-Color called "Shield" Spray on Bra, which sounds similar to "TransSeal" but comes in a spray can and washes off. I have just ordered this and plan to use for my next DE along with a product called "Body Guard" which I picked up at Pep Boys (item# T9020). This product is a heavy plastic film that is adhesvie backed and applies like a stripe or decal kit with soapy water and a squeegee.
My plan is to use the "Body Guard" on the lower panels, and just in front of and behind the wheel wells and rear brake ducts which are the areas that take the most abuse, then spray the "Shield" on the nose, hood, and "mid" panels.
Hope this helps!
Back on Topic, Discovery Parts has a max-guard that I've posted pics of on my car and the stuff just plain works great and you can hardly tell it's on there in the sun.
