I saw in your picture you posted that you had the white "shipping" coating on your car behind the tires. Where/how did you get that, who makes it, how does it work, and how expensive is it? I would like to do the same for track days, and for the BG trip. Would it hold up for a trip as long as BG (2600+ miles each way)?
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
I am not speaking for John,but you can get that removable protective paper from an automotive paint store.3M makes it.A friend of mine that owns a body shop always puts that on fender tops while working under the hood. Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
An inexpensive clear version of it would be most excellent for road trips and track days.
I found rolls at this link and strips at this link to many different kinds of 3M paint protection products.
Looks like 6 mil is the thinnest.
All of the descriptions say, "An alternative to bug shields or vehicle bras. 6 (or 12) mil, clear-coated urethane film that helps preserve the vehicle finish. The application is meant to be permanent; however, it can be removed if desired."
Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :
I use standard white Con-Tact brand contact paper from Walmart. A 24' by 18" roll is about 5 bucks. It's also great for making car numbers. It has a very mild adhesive backing and is perfect for this use...comes off without leaving any residue.
FYI, I just recently bought the clear version also made by Con-Tact...I'll probably use that from now on.
See ya in BG!
- John01SS
[ 22. August 2002, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: John01SS ]
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Hmmmm....we have a roll of b&w "checkered flag" Contact paper at home.....
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
Hmmm, do I detect a set of stripes for the trailer here?
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
quote:Originally posted by John01SS: I use standard white Con-Tact brand contact paper from Walmart. A 24' by 18" roll is about 5 bucks. It's also great for making car numbers. It has a very mild adhesive backing and is perfect for this use...comes off without leaving any residue.
FYI, I just recently bought the clear version also made by Con-Tact...I'll probably use that from now on.
See ya in BG!
- John01SS
I tried use contact paper for numbers at Lime Rock last year. Did not stick to Zaino at all. Came right off. I finally used racers tape.
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I tried use contact paper for numbers at Lime Rock last year. Did not stick to Zaino at all. Came right off. I finally used racers tape.
Did you try sanding down the Zaino first as to promote adhesion!?! j/k
I was wondering the same thing, if contact paper would actually stick to Zaino'd surfaces.
Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I tried use contact paper for numbers at Lime Rock last year. Did not stick to Zaino at all. Came right off. I finally used racers tape.
Hmmmm...sounds like I need to get off my keester this weekend and make sure I have enough Zaino on the car! Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
John, ...Where did you find the CLEAR version of this Con-Tact paper? ...Walmart as well?
THanks, Kevin
Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
...Went to WalMart at lunch, ...they have the clear.
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