ice man Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I will be towing my Reatta from upstate NY to Florida in the next few weeks,and wanted to cover the front end to keep stone chips at a minmum. I inquired at a local dealership as to what the new cars had on them. I got everything from a shoulders up questioning look to "I think it's shrink wrap".Does anybody know what the factory uses to cover their new cars? Can it be reused? What is it called? Can it be purchased? I've never seen the material up close, but it doesn't appear to be wrapped around the entire car, just stuck to say the hood or trunk. If anyone knows what that stuff is and if it's available to the general public please chime in. I know they shrink wrap boats, but that's over the entire boat, not just in specific spots. If it's got a specific name at least I can google it. ThanksTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'd just use a LeBra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HessLakeGuy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Try this.www.buyroadwrap.comTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Piro Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 When we went to car shows, I used to wrap the front with the same stuff new cars had. I got a free roll from 3-m. I don't remember the name but others got the info from me.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Jim, I remember seeing that in Rochester. Wish i had some for Ames...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Look up a product called VentureShield:Product is manufactured by a customer of mine and is a good item. There are templates and installers for most vehicles.If you have problems finding it PM me and I'll get you a contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice man Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thank's for all of the replys. Ventureshield appears to be a permanent product and there are no installers closer than 70 miles from me. I've checked the 3-M site and couldn't find what Jim was talking about. I'll have to recheck closer. What I see on new cars is white plastic just stuck to the hoods, trunks, etc. I don't believe it wraps around like Saran Wrap. Once at your destination, just pull it off. Nothing fancy, just temporary protection.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Call a local moving company. They use the stuff to wrap furniture to help prevent nicks and to keep dresser drawers closed. Pulls right off after the move. I have part of a roll of it from a move we did a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have the box for it so can not tell the brand name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice man Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I believe that stuff is nothing more than the clear wrap that is used to hold boxes etc. when stacked on pallets. Very similar to saran wrap. Not sure how well something like that is going to hold up tooling down the road at 60 + mph though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Use this type of product on my boat...works great and very tough.Boat Wrap FilmShrink Wrap Solutions, Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice man Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Stopped by a body shop today and the guy suggested a product called slipguard. It was an adheasive backed plastic used to protect floor mats. We tried a sample on a painted surface to see if it would pull the paint. It stuck very well and didn't damage the surface. The guy said he just covered a windshield with it for protection. Other than being on the thinner side, this may be the way I want to go. I'll have to see how expensive it is for a roll. It may be way more than I'll ever use.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike_s Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 How about a couple of layers of GLAD Press'n Seal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEB 38 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Try your local marinea they use it to store boats and will probably give you a piece big enough for what you need. Bill WEB 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Piro Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The white film I use lasted from MA to MN. Pased a gravel truck on the way out in heavy, heavy rain. Gravel took out the windshield (number four) but the paint was perfect. If applied properly, the stuff is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice man Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Jim:So what is the stuff you used and where did you get it?Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Piro Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I KNEW someone would ask. I will have to go thru all my stuff which will take a lot, lot of time. I gave this info to other folks-PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CHIME IN! Barney, what was the stuff?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 See renewed thread for Polymask for the info on Jim's material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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