Keeping it clean (at the track)

persian54 · 02-02-2011, 12:59 PM

I have always used painters of tape on my bumper to keep it clean

But last time, I saw a lot of people with Saran wrap...

Which would be better?

Or both? lol
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I got no response in the track thread so i put this here

JohnnyRoaster · 02-02-2011, 02:16 PM

I assume you are talking about at the track. I have not seen people use saran but I don't think it would provide as much protection as masking tape. Just don't over do it and look like a newbie.

///My5UV · 02-02-2011, 02:25 PM

It's not about keeping it clean, it's about avoiding rock chips and other giblets when you're stuck behind slower cars at speed or when they clip the apex. Clear bra is probably the way to go, but if you don't want something that permanent you can find clear latex that can be painted on before the event and peeled off cleanly later.

ersin · 02-02-2011, 02:26 PM

Here ya go.

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dirtyfreebooter · 02-02-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Here ya go.

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Now you're talking. I'd would just keep it on permanently for extra style.

radiantm3 · 02-02-2011, 02:38 PM

^^That photo above is ridiculous.

If someone worries that much about their car, they probably shouldn't be at the track in the first place.

persian54 · 02-02-2011, 02:49 PM

yes track

and no i wouldn't do it like that one up there.. that's.. just way too much

I think I'll just do what I've always done and use the tape

then just have a roll over it with saran

putting saran on it is easy and quick

and yes I know it's for avoiding rock chips and such.. not just keeping it 'clean'

by 'clean' i meant not getting chips etc...

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 03:05 PM

How about a clear bra, my car has been hit with plenty of rock chips and looks brand new still!

persian54 · 02-02-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Studntloan

How about a clear bra, my car has been hit with plenty of rock chips and looks brand new still!

ehh I'm not a fan

I can always tell when there's a clear bra on a car

SchnellM3 · 02-02-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Here ya go.

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I think they missed a couple critical places

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

For crying out loud! That is insane!

I love that he kept the fake air intake open as well...

[QUOTE=persian54;8826655]ehh I'm not a fan

I can always tell when there's a clear bra on a car[/

Yeah my car came with it thought and I'm grateful, my e46 was destroyed from rocks chips in the 1st year, I dot have 1 chip and the bra hasn't faded like alot of cars do, it's worth it 100%

Erhan · 02-02-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Here ya go.

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That's a half-ass job:

persian54 · 02-02-2011, 03:58 PM

[QUOTE=Studntloan;8827026]

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

ehh I'm not a fan

I can always tell when there's a clear bra on a car[/

Yeah my car came with it thought and I'm grateful, my e46 was destroyed from rocks chips in the 1st year, I dot have 1 chip and the bra hasn't faded like alot of cars do, it's worth it 100%

LA roads (dare I say lol) are better than NY though

I would get a clear bra if it didn't cost an arm and a leg lol

I can repaint my entire bumper a couple of times for the price of a custom clear bra

OC3 · 02-02-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

That's a half-ass job:

ooowowizstev · 02-02-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Here ya go.

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Nice LSB M3!

ooowowizstev · 02-02-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

That's a half-ass job:

Wow, that must've took a long while!

1sikbmr · 02-02-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

That's a half-ass job:

MK599 · 02-02-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ooowowizstev

Nice LSB M3!

Hhaha I was thinking the same!
I knew M3s interior now comes in two tone. Didnt know the exterior could as well. Must be through individual.

Erhan · 02-02-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mk599

Hhaha I was thinking the same!
I knew M3s interior now comes in two tone. Didnt know the exterior could as well. Must be through individual.

I think it is more like "special".

ersin · 02-02-2011, 05:31 PM

You guys must be new. To be technically correct, it is half LSB. The guy just bought the car from a dealer a couple hundred miles or so from home. He wrapped the front to drive the couple hundred miles home before he could have the clear bra installed. Folks, this was a true, um, enthusiast.

Wah · 02-02-2011, 06:40 PM

Not saran wrap.... Road wrap...

http://www.buyroadwrap.com/

sensi09 · 02-02-2011, 06:45 PM

No tape for the win. Rock chips happen....if it's that much of a concern, might as well tape up for the streets.

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///My5UV Lurker 78 Rep 812 Posts Drives: YMB F80, SS E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	It's not about keeping it clean, it's about avoiding rock chips and other giblets when you're stuck behind slower cars at speed or when they clip the apex. Clear bra is probably the way to go, but if you don't want something that permanent you can find clear latex that can be painted on before the event and peeled off cleanly later.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	yes track and no i wouldn't do it like that one up there.. that's.. just way too much I think I'll just do what I've always done and use the tape then just have a roll over it with saran putting saran on it is easy and quick and yes I know it's for avoiding rock chips and such.. not just keeping it 'clean' by 'clean' i meant not getting chips etc... __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	You guys must be new. To be technically correct, it is half LSB. The guy just bought the car from a dealer a couple hundred miles or so from home. He wrapped the front to drive the couple hundred miles home before he could have the clear bra installed. Folks, this was a true, um, enthusiast. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	No tape for the win. Rock chips happen....if it's that much of a concern, might as well tape up for the streets.
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