Getting a new Vette - long road trip - help!

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glen e

Retired Geezer
OK guys I come to the fountain of knowledge for your opins....I am ordering a new C7 Vette and have a dealer friend in Columbus Ohio that can get me one, they are sold out everywhere. So I've gotta drive it back in early November from Columbus to Fort lauderdale- 1200 miles. So how do I protect the front end? Bras are not avail yet and I do not want to do a clear bra. So here's my thinking and please add to it.

1. Plastidip the front end - I've done it before - works good but looks a bit industrial which I don't mind. Like this:


2. or painters tape like this:


or OC 2.0 or a sealant like 845 and just wash it after a days running

advice?
 
Congrats on the car.

Here is what I would do for the trip.

Specialized clear bras and paint protection film for speedways, auto cross, road trips...TRACWRAP protective film

http://www.ezshieldpaintprotector.com/paint-protection-film.php

I have not used either but guys in my local car club use these for track days

You could also ship the car there is a company called cat express. Ask for Seth and tell him Jeff sent you. If you are interested in shipping he does open and enclosed shipping. PM me and I can introduce you.
 
Thanks - but kinda expensive vs my options above. This is a one shot trip. I don't need it again when I get home. I'll have the Chevy bra for future trips by then...

although I did watch the youtube and understand it is stronger so maybe I'll consider it..

and after I add the TSW Nurburgrings:
 
Just be careful with plasti dip. Google and read. Also check youtube. Some say I can damage clear coat. I have no first hand experience using it on paint. Just read also before you spray your vette.

What color did you get?

glen e said:
Thanks - but kinda expensive vs my options above. This is a one shot trip. I don't need it again when I get home. I'll have the Chevy bra for future trips by then...
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Painters tape, I know tons of show cars that use it all the time. Fast, Easy and safe for the CC.

I have clear plasti-dip on my SR for protection. It looks ok, protection was great but it's a pain to get off. I had to use car-pro trix which in essence broke it down to a more psychically degradable level. The stuff really bonds tight to the CC after a couple of months. Wheels are ok but if your unexperienced with it and just application an removals I'd stay away.

Also plastidip is only effective with multiple coatings. IE, 4+ layers, especially for the front end. You will probably go through about 3 cans of more for the whole front. If you go any less it won't be as effective and will break down upon removal which is a real PITA to say the least.
 
The Driver said:
Painters tape, I know tons of show cars that use it all the time. Fast, Easy and safe for the CC.

I have clear plasti-dip on my SR for protection. It looks ok, protection was great but it's a pain to get off. I had to use car-pro trix which in essence broke it down to a more psychically degradable level. The stuff really bonds tight to the CC after a couple of months. Wheels are ok but if your unexperienced with it and just application an removals I'd stay away.

Also plastidip is only effective with multiple coatings. IE, 4+ layers, especially for the front end. You will probably go through about 3 cans of more for the whole front. If you go any less it won't be as effective and will break down upon removal which is a real PITA to say the least.
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Thanks, but did you read my original post? I'm very familiar with both....
 
I'd ship it. November sometimes means snow for us here in Ohio! Heck, I can remember trick or treating in a snow storm!

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I know.....but I have a car that has to come up.......and I don't mind driving or staying in Columbus with my daughter until roads are good...the advantage of being retired!
 
MMMMMMMmmmmm

ya already got advice so I'll just drool.

Use 75 and stop at ex 193, @ brewburgers. And show it off. I'll bring my bib, so I don't drool on anything
 
My plan is pretty simple - I have a heated garage avail in Columbus before the trip so I'll rinseless/speedy prep towel it, and then put two coats of CS to get home, then full detail with menzerna when it gets here....
 
By all means if you can ship it, do it! When I bought my car it was only $400 to ship it from Arizona to Alabama. That's little to nothing and well worth not risking the amount of rock chips on a brand new vehicle. I don't care what you put on the front end, its going to get chips unless you ship it. But even with your vehicle you are taking up there, it could be shipped there and then they could pick up your Vette and come back. I bet it wouldn't be more than $1,000 that you could split with the buyer of the Camaro. A family member of mine bought a '13 Grand Sport Vette from New Jersey and was going to do the same thing by going up there and driving all the way back to Alabama. I talked them into shipping it and they are so happy they didn't have to deal with the headache. Just think how much it is to repaint that front bumper, $500? Plus gas, time, food, etc...... Just my two cents ;) .
 
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