04-02-2020, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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Leaving painter's tape on for extended period of time?
To make a long story short, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic I was getting ready to have Xpel re-installed on the areas around the rear wheels. Unfortunately, that won't be happening for a while but the weather is nice and I want to take my Camaro out of hibernation.
I want to use some blue painter's tape to cover the exposed areas in the meantime (like what people do during transport or track days). Yes, it will look dumb but I don't care too much about that. I know this is an odd scenario, but is there any harm in leaving the tape on the paint for a few months? It will be kept in the garage whenever I'm not driving |
04-02-2020, 02:28 PM | #2 |
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just use trackarmour its easy to use and clear and you can leave on for awhile without harming paint !
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04-02-2020, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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You’ll be fine, just keep the tape out of the sun…
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04-02-2020, 02:55 PM | #4 | |
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That's what I figured, thanks |
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04-02-2020, 03:50 PM | #5 |
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i dont think using the trackarmour would hurt especially if you dont leave it in the sun but up to you!
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04-02-2020, 04:13 PM | #6 |
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I've done it before with no issues....
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04-02-2020, 05:31 PM | #7 |
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Painters tape may be hard to get off or it stays on a surface for a while. Just use some alcohol.
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04-02-2020, 06:05 PM | #8 |
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It looks like the "delicate" painter's tape can be left on for 60 days, I'm gonna give that a try I think
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04-02-2020, 06:06 PM | #9 |
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04-04-2020, 02:00 PM | #10 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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I would not leave painters tape on the car a long time. Especially not if the car will see sun.
IMO tracwrap or track armor would be better. |
05-22-2020, 07:38 PM | #11 |
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FWIW, I used the delicate (pink/purple) painters tape that's good for 60 days. It was on for about 6 weeks and left no residue/damage. The car was kept out of the sun/rain.
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