Transportation prep for 800 mile trip, Need Help!

[Jlightning347]

Hey everyone!

 

I'm moving my hot rod (ford svt lightning) from northern California down near Phoenix AZ in a few weeks. about 800 mils of hwy driving!

 

What i have dun to prep for the trip so far is Was and Wax with American, then Detail spray.

 

I heard about using 3M's blue tape, and cover every thing! Bumper , hood, A-pillers , Side view mirrors.... I was planing on that, but not sure if it can hurt my paint?

 

I have a leather Bra, for the hot rod, have only used it one time. I'm going to use it on the trip.

 

My question is what can i also do to help prevent any rock chips on the paint? Please any help will be great! Thank you!

[mc2hill]

For rock chips and the like, 3m painters tape is a good idea. I have heard PlastiDip could be used for that too. I am not so worried about the hard stuff, our problem is bugs, so I put QS on the front and other leading edges, and the bugs came off easily.

[StormChaser]

I drove 5500 miles from Alaska to Virginia. I used the stuff that dealers use ...the white shipping tape....it was clear that I used. It worked great. Plus I have 3m clear bra on the front end which also helped.

 

 

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[Chuckkilo3]

^^ What she said.

[Jlightning347]

Right on thanks! So ill use the 3M tape that should be good!

[GXPaycheck]

I have heard of a spray on/wash off clear bra that would be perfect for ya. I think someone on here mentioned it once. Folks like to use it on track days.

 

Here's one:

New And Amazing DIY Paint Protection Film Installs In MinutesTRACWRAP protective film

 

I think Duplicolor makes one as well.

 

Here it is!:

 

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Duplicolor-Shield-Temporary-Spray-Clear/dp/B000FNAEOE]Amazon.com: Duplicolor Shield Temporary Spray-On Protection, CLEAR, 16 oz. (BP200): Automotive[/ame]

Edited July 21, 2012 by GXPaycheck

[Chuckkilo3]

Buy Filmtech 30 Day Transport Film 24" x 200' FMT0101 at Advance Auto Parts

[Jlightning347]

Thank you for your help guys!

[Chuckkilo3]

Thank you for your help guys!

You're welcome. Have a safe journey.