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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Default Temporary paint protection for a DE
I have a clear bra on the front of my car, but at a DE a few weeks ago I was disappointed in the number of chips higher up the hood.
In a month of so I have another DE and was thinking of applying a temporary film over the front of the car just for the 2 day DE.
The 3M spray in a different thread is probably more than I need, I just want a temporary protection for a few days, doesn’t have to look perfect.

Any recommendations?
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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Go to Home Depot and buy some blue or green painter's tape. Or go to a good performance shop, and buy racers tape, they usually have all sorts of colors and patterns.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Go to magnagrafik.com. This guy has some great magnetics and vinyl. Also rennline has hood magnetics.
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Cool site, but isn't our hood aluminum? That means the magnetic option is out. I'm not sure how well the vinyl can be re-used. I'd love to learn more though!
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Or, grid early, and stay out front.
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Like your idea Lex, but the problem starts when you lap other drivers!!
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Originally Posted by rossclifford
Like your idea Lex, but the problem starts when you lap other drivers!!
Show off!
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This stuff works good for DEs.
http://www.buyroadwrap.com/
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Originally Posted by Ubermensch
Cool site, but isn't our hood aluminum? That means the magnetic option is out. I'm not sure how well the vinyl can be re-used. I'd love to learn more though!
According to rennline only 996 GT3/2s have aluminum hoods.
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Originally Posted by Ubermensch
Cool site, but isn't our hood aluminum? That means the magnetic option is out. I'm not sure how well the vinyl can be re-used. I'd love to learn more though!
It can't be as I keep my magnetic numbers stuck on to the inside of my hood so I never leave home without them.
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