K5/TBSS Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hey guys. I have a black '06 TBSS, and will be installing headers, plugs & wires, and new stall converter in the next few weeks. The problem is I just finished a paint correction a few weeks ago. How do you guys prevent scratches when working on cars like this? Do you use tons of Adam's tape? Saran wrap? I can't imagine anyone with perfect or near perfect paint uses those "fender" covers you see around... OR, do you just leave it bare and come back and do a correction on just the fenders afterwards? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here is what I did when I was changing my strut bushing on my Gto. Painter tape...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I use an older Adam's drying towel to protect painted areas around where I am doing work on a car. Just make sure the surface is clean before you put anything over it, otherwise you will have created sandpaper. THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good advice above! I'd also suggest wearing sweatpants, NO BUTTONS, BELTS, OR SNAPS!! This is a mistake you'll only make once...voice of experience. dipolley and Marylander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I use the same stuff the car manufactures use when they ship cars. It comes in nice wide sheets so you just cut off a piece and stick it on. It pulls off without leaving any film behind. It's also what any good shop will use. You'll see Livernois and TX speed use it. You want to use something that isn't going to slide around on the paint. THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I throw a moving blanket over the fender or door sill/trunk sill when working on those areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5/TBSS Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll go the "tape" route, as it is something I have in house lol. Anybody ever have trouble removing the adhesive from the paint afterwards though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.G.. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good advice above! I'd also suggest wearing sweatpants, NO BUTTONS, BELTS, OR SNAPS!! This is a mistake you'll only make once...voice of experience. Did you do that mistake with my truck? Haha Cuz I did it . Scratched the heck out of it when installing my shift kit. Then I got ATF on my fender. No bueno. Truck is better now though. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll go the "tape" route, as it is something I have in house lol. Anybody ever have trouble removing the adhesive from the paint afterwards though? No, but I remember hearing a while ago that the tape with the paint edge product built in can stain the paint. I use Adams tape to trim before correcting and use the white roll for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Did you do that mistake with my truck? Haha Cuz I did it . Scratched the heck out of it when installing my shift kit. Then I got ATF on my fender. No bueno. Truck is better now though. Lesson learned. Haha no way, it was on my lifted Super Duty a few vehicles ago. Dug all the way down into the metal with the end of my belt buckle. .G.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I stand there and watch somebody else do the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I stand there and watch somebody else do the work. But what do they use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Honestly, I have two of those rubber fender protectors from Snake Oyl. Never had any problem with scratching or issues. Like anything, you have to use common sense and check the underside for any stones or dirt before putting it on the fender. I like them because nothing slips off of them while I'm working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I use the same stuff the car manufactures use when they ship cars. It comes in nice wide sheets so you just cut off a piece and stick it on. It pulls off without leaving any film behind. It's also what any good shop will use. You'll see Livernois and TX speed use it. You want to use something that isn't going to slide around on the paint. 935116_412615165533397_691854435_n.jpg Where do you get that stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07stanggt Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ditto on the fender protectors. I use a set of Ford Racing fender protectors with a rubberized backing so it does not slip around. Never had a problem or any scratching of any kind using them. Sweatpants are helpful and or a long tshirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Where do you get that stuff? http://transportwrap.com/index.html THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Yep, fender tenders, or road racers use a self adhesive platic that would be good. I forget what the stuff is called. Like others mentioned, watch what you're wearing, and be carefull.That's a lot of taping the other way, but whatever works. Good luck with the mods. Actually, most of that will be done from under the TBSS anyhow, so it shouldn't be too bad. I assume you're doing long tubes? Bruce Edited February 15, 2014 by b_pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) http://transportwrap.com/index.html If this is the company that provides wrap at the VW Chattanooga plant (I'm guessing because they show the Passat wrapped just like they leave the factory), it's horrible in the summer time and leaves adhesive on the car unless you are just using this stuff in your garage. Edited February 15, 2014 by SYMAWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 If this is the company that provides wrap at the VW Chattanooga plant (I'm guessing because they show the Passat wrapped just like they leave the factory), it's horrible in the summer time and leaves adhesive on the car unless you are just using this stuff in your garage. It's not the one I bought and they make two different kinds. Short term and long term. The long term removes clean after 180 days. I don't use them outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://transportwrap.com/index.html Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I stand there and watch somebody else do the work. It's good that your wife has more skills than you. mc2hill, Chewy and 694doorbird 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Marylander, on 16 Feb 2014 - 2:39 PM, said:It's good that your wife has more skills than you. You coming to Grabiaks? I think she has something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5/TBSS Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes, Kooks long tube headers. From what I've read, the driver's side goes in easier from the bottom, but the passenger side can either go in from the bottom or the top... I guess we will see.. I'm a little nervous about it.. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Matt, you doing this from the ground or a lift? If you have access to a lift, use it. Any time I am working in my Engine Bay, I make sure my fenders a first cleaned, then I use an old Great White, like other people on this forum do. I usually tape it up pretty good inside the "Hood shelf". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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