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  1. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #1 FerrariCognoscenti, Mar 6, 2022
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  2. PMiranda

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    #2 PMiranda, Mar 6, 2022
    LOL. Nice! I have a full front and rocker panel paint protection film and the only tape I needed was for my numbers. A funny thing I noticed: the windshield washer reservoir was too full and when it got warm bubbled over. I stuck a folded over shop towel on top of the lid so it wouldn’t go everywhere.
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  3. wthensler

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  4. 3POINT8

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    #4 3POINT8, Mar 7, 2022
    HAHAHA. That is a big roll of tape. I would do behind the front wheels, rocker panels and the area in front of rear tires (by pininfarina badge). Also, I got a full body clear bra which helps. Still gets dings in it but you can always replace it if you need to.
     
  5. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #5 FerrariCognoscenti, Mar 7, 2022
    I wish painters tape also came in red.
     
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    #6 Challenge, Mar 7, 2022
  7. Sargepug

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    #7 Sargepug, Mar 8, 2022
    I have NEVER seen such a thing! lol OP, do you not have any ceramic and film protection? Also as mentioned above, windshield most vulnerable and I had a protection film installed on mine windshield as well. What most do, is annually change the film on the shield and front end....
     
  8. axlesofevil

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    #8 axlesofevil, Mar 8, 2022
    That seems... excessive. :p
     
  9. Napoli

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    #9 Napoli, Mar 9, 2022
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  10. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #10 FerrariCognoscenti, Mar 9, 2022
    I used track armor a lot last year. Problem with it is it is so tacky/sticky that it often leaves residue on the car requiring a new full detail and it will pull all ceramic/wax off the paint. The blue painters tape is a lot more gentle. Not pretty at all but it won’t pull your way/ceramic coating off.


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  11. Napoli

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    #11 Napoli, Mar 9, 2022
    Mother's R3 spray works well for rubber, residue, and other stickies.
     
  12. GFD

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    #12 GFD, Mar 9, 2022
    I thought the headlights also need to be covered up...At least in the P cars I've seen people cover them up
     
  13. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #13 FerrariCognoscenti, Mar 9, 2022
    Anyone know of a good cloth bra that can be used? Easy on easy off.


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  14. Napoli

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    #14 Napoli, Mar 10, 2022
    You missed a spot.
     
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    #15 Petrolhead#32, Mar 10, 2022
    Spider-Man’s 458!
     
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  16. Solid State

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    #16 Solid State, Mar 11, 2022
    No paint pulling? Here's the warning:

    ..diclaimer.. ..disclaimer.. ..TrackArmour cannot take any responsibility to any damage caused from the application or removal of our paint protection film or vinyl numbers.

    Guess they have to say that as all PPF shops do as well. But PPF can and does pull paint at times.
     
  17. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #17 FerrariCognoscenti, Mar 12, 2022
    I didn’t experience paint pulling but can easily see how it would happen.

    Painters tape is better IMO and more safe for the car. Doesn’t look pretty but who cares.


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