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LT14EVA · 11-01-2024, 09:49 PM

I towed a car like that many years ago. About 1300 miles. I absolutely annihilated the car with rocks dirt gravel mud you name it. I would not do that again. Perhaps something enclosed or some sort of protection on the front of the car at least.

havelegs · 11-02-2024, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LT14EVA

I tewed a car like that many years ago. About 1300 miles. I absolutely annihilated the car with rocks dirt gravel mud you name it. I would not do that again. Perhaps something enclosed or some sort of protection on the front of the car at least.

Did you not stay on paved roads? I will be on I-10 for most of my way.

LT14EVA · 11-03-2024, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Did you not stay on paved roads? I will be on I-10 for most of my way.

Yes on paved roads, but some adverse weather.

havelegs · 11-04-2024, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LT14EVA

Yes on paved roads, but some adverse weather.

Oh ok. Hopefully I won't have much weather to deal with. More concerned about rock chips on the front but it looks like I should be protected as the carrier appears to sit higher and out of the throw of rocks from the rear truck tires.

FlukeSS · 11-05-2024, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Oh ok. Hopefully I won't have much weather to deal with. More concerned about rock chips on the front but it looks like I should be protected as the carrier appears to sit higher and out of the throw of rocks from the rear truck tires.

Just put a bra on the front of the car.

havelegs · 11-06-2024, 01:34 PM

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Just put a bra on the front of the car.

Yeah I think I'll do that, hopefully it'll give me some protection.

BBQdDude · 11-07-2024, 06:21 AM

You could also use a crap ton of blue painters tape.

havelegs · 11-07-2024, 10:03 AM

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You could also use a crap ton of blue painters tape.

Thought about that but wasn't sure if it would leave glue on the clearcoat
I went with this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e_o00_s00?th=1

MisterMarauder · 11-07-2024, 02:32 PM

I used 3M automotive masking tape when I picked up my ZL1. Protected it against rock chips and it comes right off with no residue.
Used 2 entire rolls on the front of the car.

havelegs · 11-08-2024, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterMarauder

I used 3M automotive masking tape when I picked up my ZL1. Protected it against rock chips and it comes right off with no residue.
Used 2 entire rolls on the front of the car.

ok thanks I'll look into that too

11-01-2024, 09:49 PM	#29
LT14EVA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 79	I towed a car like that many years ago. About 1300 miles. I absolutely annihilated the car with rocks dirt gravel mud you name it. I would not do that again. Perhaps something enclosed or some sort of protection on the front of the car at least. Last edited by LT14EVA; 11-03-2024 at 09:56 PM.

11-07-2024, 02:32 PM	#37
MisterMarauder Drives: 2023 Radiant Red ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 190	I used 3M automotive masking tape when I picked up my ZL1. Protected it against rock chips and it comes right off with no residue. Used 2 entire rolls on the front of the car. __________________ Current 2023 Radiant Red ZL1 1992 Z28 Previous 2018 2SS Redline Edition 1992 RS

11-07-2024, 06:21 AM	#35
BBQdDude Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 365	You could also use a crap ton of blue painters tape.

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