Graham Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I was watching an episode of that motoring classic 'Fast and Loud' the other day, my excuse is that I was spending quality time with my 16 year old daughter who says he really enjoys the show, I think she just has a massive crush on Richard Rawlings ! anyway I digress, they were doing what they normally do on the show IE throw huge amounts of money at a car and then always manage to sell it on for a massive profit ( why can I never do that always manage the former never the latter) anyway one of the cars they were working on in the workshop appeared to be wrapped in a self adhesive cling film type material that after they finished working on the car they simply peeled off. Anybody know what it is or used anything similar. I did APPEAR to be a good idea especially on a long term rebuild project to protect ATB Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 You often seen new cars on transporters with a white film protective covering the width of the car to help protect them. Maybe if you call into your local Audi/BMW dealership they can tell you what it is ? Just a word of warning, because they use it on new cars with hardened manufacturer baked finish the protective film adhesive may be a little more "aggressive" than an aftermarket paint job may like. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I've used this http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p57058?table=no But as others have commented you would have to test on your paint first. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 If all you're trying to do is protect the body from assorted dust, overspray, WD40 and whatever else is floating about in the workshop . . . . . ordinary industrial pallet wrap will do the job nicely, think cling film with attitude . . . . The thicker the better, as in something like 23 micron 'heavy duty' rather than 17 micron medium duty. Standard widths of 400 and 500mm, and the rolls are anything from 200 to 300mm, costing £5-10/roll. I haven't yet come across paintwork damaged by pallet wrap - which is more than I can say for some of the specialist automotive protective film. The automotive workshop variety seems to be intended for strictly temporary use, as in days or weeks not months, and preferably with a protective wax coating on the paint . . . . . and costs several times the price of pallet wrap ! Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevecross Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I use a clear protective film on the leading rear wheel arch of my TR6. Just the lower 6" but stops the stone chips that occur in that area. Anyone who is interested in what I use then let me know. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Probably 3M Paint Defender spray film. http://news.3m.com/press-release/company/new-3m-paint-defender-system-offers-invisible-paint-protection-easy-use-spray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richard61 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 sounds like agood idea for stone chip protection. can you post a few pictures as well as more details please. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevecross Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have dug out what is left of what I used several years ago but the supplying company does not seem to exist now however it is the same as the self adhesive type produced by 3M. Have a look on Ebay at" paint protection film" or "scuff protection film" There are several manufacturers now. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Bubble wrap, taped on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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