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Old 02-12-2020, 01:47 PM   #1
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Protecting your Car on Track Days

So prepping for a HPDE or two this summer whatever I can afford. Here's a question what do you all do to protect the car? I only have 2600 miles on mine and there's already rock chip damage on the lower front rear quarters and the lower part of the front bumper. Is there anything more economical then the 3m wrap?
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Old 02-12-2020, 01:53 PM   #2
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Google Xpel tracwrap.....
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Old 02-12-2020, 02:06 PM   #3
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I use this. It definitely helps and it's safe on the paint. They have different sizes. For the front bumper I'd recommend 3".

TRACK ARMOUR TA3X100-3" x 100' - Temporary Track Day Paint Protection Clear Adhesive Film for Car https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3CN5CY..._gQfrEbFX5EDR6

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Old 02-12-2020, 02:17 PM   #4
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yup i use trackarmour also its awesome stuff pretty cheap and removable also got some track numbers from them also!
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Old 02-12-2020, 02:37 PM   #5
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Give up hope on having nice paint and send it
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Old 02-12-2020, 04:49 PM   #6
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This.

Especially if you track the car a lot. Just prolonging the inevitable at best.
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Old 02-12-2020, 08:10 PM   #7
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Windshield protection film is pretty cool. Install a few tear off sheets and they last quite a while. I wish I had done this because my windshield is very pitted.
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Old 02-13-2020, 12:12 AM   #8
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I also second the "don't buy anything" crowd. You are more likely to get rock chips on the interstate than on the track. Most of the time, the worst that happens on the track is rubber scuffing which is easy to get off. I wouldn't worry about it too much. That's just me though. If I'm taking my car to the track, I'm mentally/financially prepared for a crash, and I know that it could get totaled and be a total loss, and I accept it. I wouldn't be having fun peeling around the track if I was worrying about little rock chips.

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Old 02-13-2020, 03:47 PM   #9
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I started out in 2007 with a show quality C5 Z06. Rolls of blue tape, shelf paper, static cling plastic bits, spray on film, you name it. After a while I ceased to care about the paint and actually won two "Celebrity Choice" trophies at Corvettes of Carlisle for showing my car fresh from 3-days at Watkins Glen with rubber marks, paint chips and all. Really pissed off my "waxer" friends.

I get it. You have something nice and you want to protect it. I simply have resolved myself to the fact that I can't have nice things. Seriously, just sold a pristine 911 C4S because it was too nice to drive and I might chip the paint.
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Old 02-13-2020, 04:34 PM   #10
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Old 02-13-2020, 06:23 PM   #11
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PPF on front end, fender impact zones, rockers, quarter impact zones. ZL1 Addon rock guards on front and rear. Pricey approach but worth it.
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Old 02-13-2020, 06:41 PM   #12
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Thanks guys I'll look up all those recommended.

Any one willing to share what they paid total price installed?
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Old 02-13-2020, 06:43 PM   #13
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yup i use trackarmour also its awesome stuff pretty cheap and removable also got some track numbers from them also!
Did a quick search on this. So it's not a long term option? Do you apply it yourself for each session?
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Old 02-13-2020, 06:45 PM   #14
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Google Xpel tracwrap.....
Just realized this is DIY product. Is this something that is hard to apply yourself?
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