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  • Rod M.
    Frequent User
    • July 30, 2008
    • 36

    What is the best Nose cover for long trips

    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.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 1, 1980
    • 2000

    #2
    Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

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

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    • Rod M.
      Frequent User
      • July 30, 2008
      • 36

      #3
      Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

      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.

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      • John S.
        Very Frequent User
        • May 4, 2008
        • 424

        #4
        Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

        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.
        John Seeley
        67 Black/Teal
        300 hp 3 speed coupe
        65 Maroon/Black
        35k mile Fuelie coupe

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        • Edward J.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • September 15, 2008
          • 6940

          #5
          Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

          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
          New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.

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          • Rod M.
            Frequent User
            • July 30, 2008
            • 36

            #6
            Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

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

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            • Steven B.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • June 30, 1982
              • 3981

              #7
              Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

              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.

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              • Rod M.
                Frequent User
                • July 30, 2008
                • 36

                #8
                Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                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

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                • Bill S.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • April 30, 2002
                  • 154

                  #9
                  Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                  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.



                  Bill Strobel
                  Owner Independent Towing
                  Fayetteville, NC
                  1979 Corvette White/Red L-82 4 spd
                  Only 4,200 miles
                  Do It Right or Don't Do It At All

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                  • Paul J.
                    Expired
                    • September 9, 2008
                    • 2091

                    #10
                    Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                    Originally posted by Rod Mcleod (49263)
                    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.

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                    • Steven B.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • June 30, 1982
                      • 3981

                      #11
                      Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                      Originally posted by Paul Jordan (49474)
                      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.

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                      • Terry M.
                        Beyond Control Poster
                        • September 30, 1980
                        • 15582

                        #12
                        Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                        Originally posted by Rod Mcleod (49263)
                        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?
                        Terry

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                        • Calvin M.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • August 31, 2000
                          • 117

                          #13
                          Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

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

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                          • Dick W.
                            Former NCRS Director Region IV
                            • June 30, 1985
                            • 10483

                            #14
                            Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                            Originally posted by John Seeley (48993)
                            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.
                            Dick Whittington

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                            • Monte M.
                              Expired
                              • January 1, 1991
                              • 687

                              #15
                              Re: What is the best Nose cover for long trips

                              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

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