Anyone use cleartastic?
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Anyone use cleartastic?
If you use cleartastic paint protection please let me know how you like it and your experiences with it?
Also would like to know if there is a material I could get at Homedepot or some similiar store that is the same type of material? I would like to cut some custom peices for my other cars. Thanks :thumbs:
Also would like to know if there is a material I could get at Homedepot or some similiar store that is the same type of material? I would like to cut some custom peices for my other cars. Thanks :thumbs:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
Cleartastic works very well. For best results apply it at the warmest temp possible. BTW :thumbs: :thumbs: on the customer service from Ed.
You can make some custom pieces out of 3M Scotchcal (sp?)...only problem is that Scotchcal is not reuseable, Cleartastic can be removed and used again.
:cheers:
You can make some custom pieces out of 3M Scotchcal (sp?)...only problem is that Scotchcal is not reuseable, Cleartastic can be removed and used again.
:cheers:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (Road_runner)
Cleartastic works very well. For best results apply it at the warmest temp possible. BTW :thumbs: :thumbs: on the customer service from Ed.
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (C5 StockSwap)
Cleartastic works very well. For best results apply it at the warmest temp possible. BTW :thumbs: :thumbs: on the customer service from Ed.
:iagree: Ed is runs a great company. I used a set from June to December, then purchased a new set. The original was fine, I just decided to "refresh" after a full detail.
:iagree: Ed is runs a great company. I used a set from June to December, then purchased a new set. The original was fine, I just decided to "refresh" after a full detail.
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
Installation seems to be a key to success with this stuff. Many like it, while others have had it simply blow off or come off while driving through their first rain. Good luck. :rolleyes:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (carpe dm)
So is there anything similiar or identical that I could buy to cut custom pieces out of? Thanks
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
I haven't found any product comparable to Cleartastics. I have been using it for the past 3 years on a show C-5. the proper way to install the product is to use plenty of water (with a drop of deturgent) on both the car where you are going to apply it and on the cleartastics itself. then use a credit card to remove all of the bubbles and let it dry for approx. 24 hours. you can drive it anywhere including the rain. in fact when it comes time to remove it you have to use your finger nail and catch a corner in order to remove it. clean, wax or do whatever you want in that area and then reinstall it for the best protection for your car. I change the product once a year and before I throw away the old cleartastics I hold it up to a light and thank god that I had the good sense to have used it for the complete show season. P.S this car is a show winner and I don't remove the cleartastics for the show. In fact I have to point it out to the judges in order to show it to them . Good luck and definately buy it before you drive your car next season. WCJ :party: :auto:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
Those who have used cleartastic seem to like it. :yesnod:
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Those who have used cleartastic seem to like it. :yesnod:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
If you use cleartastic paint protection please let me know how you like it and your experiences with it?
Also would like to know if there is a material I could get at Homedepot or some similiar store that is the same type of material? I would like to cut some custom peices for my other cars. Thanks :thumbs:
Also would like to know if there is a material I could get at Homedepot or some similiar store that is the same type of material? I would like to cut some custom peices for my other cars. Thanks :thumbs:
Good luck :cheers:
Check out my thread "Clear Bra...calm down you'll see some guys have used this product :seeya
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (stano)
Lots of small pieces around the wheel wells. Its also difficult to get all the bubbles out. I lost every piece with the first steady rain I encountered. One piece (one of the pieces that didn't have any bubbles) blew off at highway speeds without rain.
I opted for Venture tape automotive film (similar to 3M's Cleartastic and clearmask). It has an adhesive and is semi-permanent.
I opted for Venture tape automotive film (similar to 3M's Cleartastic and clearmask). It has an adhesive and is semi-permanent.
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (Trigger Creep)
Lots of small pieces around the wheel wells. Its also difficult to get all the bubbles out. I lost every piece with the first steady rain I encountered. One piece (one of the pieces that didn't have any bubbles) blew off at highway speeds without rain.
I opted for Venture tape automotive film (similar to 3M's Cleartastic and clearmask). It has an adhesive and is semi-permanent.
I opted for Venture tape automotive film (similar to 3M's Cleartastic and clearmask). It has an adhesive and is semi-permanent.
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
The best product on the market bar none is 3M Scotchcal! It is marketed under various names such as Stongard, X-Pel, Ultrashield and possibly Clearbra. Scotchcal was developed during the Vietnam war and applied to aircraft propeller blades to prevent rock chips . It is a fantastic material! You apply it and leave it on. You wax right over it and your paint. Being clear you don't even know it is on the vette protecting it. My vette has the material all along the rocker panel, wheel wells, front and behind each wheel, and the front nose up to just above the headlights. I used Ultrashield and they have a full guarantee against any rock chips.
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (01My74CvGray)
I have used Cleartastic for over 3 years and have had only minor issues. Would highly recommend. After seeing some of the marks in the cleartastic material, I am grateful that I had the stuff on! :cheers:
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
although the 3M products may be just as good as Cleartastics, what do you do when they get just as mared and beat up as the cleartastics do?? I know what I do, I peel them off and throw them away and go buy another set and reinstall them. No heat guns on my vette, no glue residue to contend with and best of all I don't have to take my car anywhere to install. I can attest to the fact that if the Cleartastics is applied correctly they. absolutely do not blow off or fall off in the rain or on the road. My vette has been up to 145+, cleartastics stayed on and it was caught in a heavy rainstorm last year at Carlisle and guess what, they still were on when I reached NY. If you don't take your time and apply anything right you will have a problem even with the best of products. I don't own the company but I do believe in the product and I also feel that Ed who owns the company will help anyone out who is having problems with his products since he takes his product very seriously. WCJ :party: :auto: :nopity
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Re: Anyone use cleartastic? (ccajun4real)
ccajun4real
Feel free to give me a call and I would be more then happy to go over any questions you have..:cheers:
Road Runner
Thanks for the kind words! A pleasure dealing with you
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C5 STOCKSWAP
Thanks!
Real glad your happy with our product. :thumbs:
WCJ
Music to my ears...well eyes in this case..:D
I take pleasure in knowing we help protect that beautiful baby of yours! Thanks!
HEB
Great! Enjoy :thumbs:
Trigger creep
If you use plenty of water air bubbles will not be an issue.
Two other helpful hints: Try using a 50/50 mix of Zaino Z6 and water to apply. OR
Just use a bucket of warm water (and 1-2 drops of soap to flatten out the water)and dunk each piece (like road runner mentioned above) to apply.
Speed should not be an issue. We have wind tested up to 160 mph in dry and in wet conditions. Stayed rock solid.
Besides WCJ's post below
...check out this previous thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=591878
01my74cvgray
Fantastic! :thumbs:
Once again thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post em! Always feel free to give us a call! :thumbs:
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Feel free to give me a call and I would be more then happy to go over any questions you have..:cheers:
Road Runner
Cleartastic works very well. For best results apply it at the warmest temp possible. BTW :thumbs: :thumbs: on the customer service from Ed.
:cheers:
C5 STOCKSWAP
Ed is runs a great company. I used a set from June to December, then purchased a new set. The original was fine, I just decided to "refresh" after a full detail.
Real glad your happy with our product. :thumbs:
WCJ
I haven't found any product comparable to Cleartastics. I have been using it for the past 3 years on a show C-5.
P.S this car is a show winner and I don't remove the cleartastics for the show. In fact I have to point it out to the judges in order to show it to them .
I take pleasure in knowing we help protect that beautiful baby of yours! Thanks!
HEB
I agree installation is the key, I have used the rear rocker panel pieces for two years now and don't have any rock chips.
Trigger creep
Its also difficult to get all the bubbles out.
Two other helpful hints: Try using a 50/50 mix of Zaino Z6 and water to apply. OR
Just use a bucket of warm water (and 1-2 drops of soap to flatten out the water)and dunk each piece (like road runner mentioned above) to apply.
I lost every piece with the first steady rain I encountered. One piece (one of the pieces that didn't have any bubbles) blew off at highway speeds without rain.
Besides WCJ's post below
I can attest to the fact that if the Cleartastics is applied correctly they. absolutely do not blow off or fall off in the rain or on the road. My vette has been up to 145+, cleartastics stayed on and it was caught in a heavy rainstorm last year at Carlisle
01my74cvgray
I have used Cleartastic for over 3 years and have had only minor issues. Would highly recommend. After seeing some of the marks in the cleartastic material, I am grateful that I had the stuff on! :cheers:
Once again thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post em! Always feel free to give us a call! :thumbs:
Ed
1800 778 9898 www.cleartastic.com
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I bought a full set of the 'Cleartastic' film protection. Haven't had the courage to install it yet. but it has always been highly rated by the folks who have it ?
