What is the best Nose cover for long trips

[Rod M.]

I am looking for recommendations for the best way to protect the front end. I have read about plastic films and other products found at sites like Corvette Central. I just had the 66 repainted and want to protect it when I drive. Thanks for any recommendations.

[Bill W.]

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give it a good wax job and drive it .films and bras can do more damage when removed few bugs and rocks .

[Rod M.]

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Thanks for the response. I do keep the car waxed but I am planning a long trip so I want to consider some type of protection that will not damage the paint.

[John S.]

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3M blue painters tape has worked for me in the past. 3 or 4 inch wide. Start at the hood line and go down towards the nose. If you want to do bottom side start at bottom and work up. Last runner should go over the nose tip and cover that last layer of tape on the top and bottom. Good luck.

[Edward J.]

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Rod, I have heard that static cling clear plastic wrap works , they make a heavier gauge than the store bought stuff, generally sold at the wholesale stores like Costco. and maybe the painters tape in a few spots to help keep it tight. Ed

[Rod M.]

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Thanks for the idea about the wrap from Costco. I will check it out.

[Steven B.]

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3M Paint Defender is a spray can clear protectant that can be easily peeled off at the end of the trip. It is available in a number of auto parts stores now.

[Rod M.]

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Never heard of this stuff. I will get a can and try it out. Really want something that will work for the 2014 caravan. Thanks for the tip

[Bill S.]

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Check out The Mask from Wolf's Chemicals. Sprays on dries clear and level and washes off with water. The 2 links provide a real world application and review after 2 weeks of driving.

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/detailing-product-reviews/42793-wolfs-chemicals-mask-spray-protection-review-part-1-a.html

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/detailing-product-reviews/42848-wolfs-chemicals-mask-spray-protection-review-part-2-a.html

[Paul J.]

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Never heard of this stuff. I will get a can and try it out. Really want something that will work for the 2014 caravan. Thanks for the tip

Either the 3M Paint Defender or something similar is being heavily advertised right now on TV. The commercials have been shown during My Classic Car, Counting Cars, and Fast 'N Loud, to name a few. I think it comes in an aerosol, but I don't remember, as I stopped watching commercials after I got a DVR.

[Steven B.]

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Either the 3M Paint Defender or something similar is being heavily advertised right now on TV. The commercials have been shown during My Classic Car, Counting Cars, and Fast 'N Loud, to name a few. I think it comes in an aerosol, but I don't remember, as I stopped watching commercials after I got a DVR.

You are correct Paul, it is an aerosal can. I have a friend who drove his black '98 form TX to Upper Penn. of MI. for a month and back to TX with the 3M Defender on the nose, on the leading edge of rear fenders, lower body behind rear wheel openings, and lower body behind front wheel openings. He had a couple of stone marks on the clear coating but no marking under the product. Mike is very particular and removes his wheels and cleans the inside o fthem each Saturday when he washes the car.

I have used bras on two Corvettes and they do mark the paint, especially around the clips. I will never use one again.

[Terry M.]

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I am looking for recommendations for the best way to protect the front end. I have read about plastic films and other products found at sites like Corvette Central. I just had the 66 repainted and want to protect it when I drive. Thanks for any recommendations.

And what kind of paint is it?

I have "clear bra" on the whole nose, rockers, lower door, and front of rear quarter of the '08, but it had BC/CC that is hard as rocks so I can pull the plastic off whenever I want. If your paint is a catalyst cured paint use what you want, but if the paint cures by evaporation you will have to wait a while, maybe a long while, before covering it. See why I asked what kind of pint it is?

[Calvin M.]

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I use a GM bra on my '04. Fits snug, easy to put on and remove, and has left no rub marks at all.

[Dick W.]

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3M blue painters tape has worked for me in the past. 3 or 4 inch wide. Start at the hood line and go down towards the nose. If you want to do bottom side start at bottom and work up. Last runner should go over the nose tip and cover that last layer of tape on the top and bottom. Good luck.

Your post reminds me of the 1990 Williamsburg National Convention. Wendel Hans from CA drove his '69 435 from and back to CA with blue tape covering all subject areas. He scored over 97 without driving points and got his Duntov. You can drive and show them too.

[Monte M.]

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Rod,

In the past I have used car wrap. The stuff that racers and others use as paint.

The reason it so nice is they can print it almost the same color as your car. You get a heat gun and stick it down. It comes off very easy and does a great job of protecting your paint.

Monte