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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Driving from Washington to Florida

Sup all. IX owner having to drive from Washington State to Florida in a few days.

I was concerned about rock chips on the fine tarmac black paint (heh)

I dunno if I wanna shell the cash to get a bra right now...

Would anyone recommend maybe tape the front of the car and fenders? Where else? What kind of tape could I use that wont mess up this **** paint we have?

Any help is appreciated - thanks
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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painter's tape is fine, and a driving tip, keep a long safety distance will help a lot too.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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thanks for the tip -

should I just tape the entire front bumper and lower part of the hood? what about the fenders?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Just tape the whole car. It will look sweet
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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haha I was thinking about it, but that would take a long time.

I might write something on the side or on the back... but what?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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tape the front half of the hood and entire bumper
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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8yourv8 or By the hood right Turbo inside just whatever. have fun in the name of protcting the car
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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How about on the trunk...

Evo > You
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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that is one long drive....
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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That would be funny as hell. The evo is greather than you!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SickSilverNLow
that is one long drive....
Yeah it is. I moved to Seattle from Florida 1.5yrs ago for work but Im not digging the area (long term atleast). Mountains are sweet as hell but its time to go home!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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You should name your car "Rock Slide"
Don't know why, just came to me
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Look into getting a 3M clear bra. It's definitely durable and is surprisingly transparent. But if you're leaving in a couple days, you might not have time to do it. And you'd probably want some one who's done it before to do it....
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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yeah no time for that - so I guess painters tape it is. You guys sure that will be safe for the paint, for like 5 days?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I drove 800 + miles yesterday and sampled the gas prices in several states.

My car has cruise. I wouldn't consider making the trip you are undertaking without it.
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