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What are people using to cover up the front-end during track days?

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Old May 17, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Default What are people using to cover up the front-end during track days?

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/102944/track1.jpg"></center><p>Its obvious why they cover the front, but what is the blue material used? Tape?
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yes. painters tape.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Nothing :-) I've got so many chips now - it really doesn't matter
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Default Nothing. Clay Bar at least once/year and detail and polish.

After 8 years, car is still gorgeous.

Now, I'll admit I'm not doing whee-to-wheel. marbles make a difference.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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b/c it won't stick
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Old May 17, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Then how does it stay on the car?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Bugs, lots and lots of bugs. Get'em thick enough and you don't have to worry about paint chips.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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