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Old 05-17-12, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
Where can i get some of this awesome 3m painters tape? Is 3M a brand?
ScotchBlue(TM) Painter's Tape is sold at mass retailers, home improvment, and hardware stores. We have 3 versions of our tape and which one you should use would be based on your application. All this information and more is available at www.scotchblue.com. And yes, 3M is a brand but it is also the name of the Company. 3M also owns Scotch(R), Post-it(R), Scotch-Brite(R) and many other brands. Thanks, and again please feel free to visit our website.
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To add on to the clear-bra vs. 3m blue tape debate...I have a 2011 is250 that came with the Lexus factory version of the clearbra (not sure if it's through 3m or what). Rocks can still penetrate through it if hit hard enough. But it's so worth the money IMO. I would still put on blue tape in high risk areas for long road trips, especially down low on the bumper.
Old 03-21-13, 08:02 PM
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http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...pse3db9fce.jpg


Is this the one ?
Old 03-21-13, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
Yep! That's it
Old 03-21-13, 09:05 PM
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thanks! weird.. i tried posting from my phone and it still showed just the link and not the pic

is there a reason to apply it top down versus left and right? i think left right would be easier!

should i also do a car wash first before applying?
Old 03-21-13, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
thanks! weird.. i tried posting from my phone and it still showed just the link and not the pic

is there a reason to apply it top down versus left and right? i think left right would be easier!

should i also do a car wash first before applying?
I wash mine before applying it, if you don't it wont stick well because of all the dust and everything. Make sure you let it dry for a while too though. The painters tape isn't that sticky in the first place so any dust, water, etc will make it peel easy. For applying it, its best to start from higher up and apply it downward slightly overlapping so the air doesn't get underneath the tape and lift it up. You'll see what I mean when you apply it haha
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got cha, thanks !
Old 03-23-13, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
MAKE SURE YOU USE 3M BLUE TAPE!!!!

Some of the no-name blue tapes will leave a messy residue behind if it gets hot enough.
i've used 3M blue painters tape multiple times without any residue being left on the car.
I've seen the mess no-name tapes make, and some other users here have reported it too...plus 3M tape is only $6

Here's a pic of mine that I did for a Socal to Norcal trip...


Some people like to have fun with it, here's a pic of member Enrikito blue tape job...
curious, what's that bottle you got there?
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How long can I leave this on the car without having to worry about residues , etc? Also , is the engine heat going to cause residues ? Thanks :-)
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
How long can I leave this on the car without having to worry about residues , etc? Also , is the engine heat going to cause residues ? Thanks :-)
Engine heat isnt going to be a problem.

Ive blue taped by front bumper 3 different times for 3-4 days each time. When you remove the tape, there are just faint lines of dirt where tape used to be. Just use some quick detail spray and your good
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Any of you guys with that tape up your front ever drive on gravel roads?
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Would it be fine if i left the tape on for around 3 days or would it be best to take it off once i reach my destination? Reason being is because i'm doing 900kms and staying there for 3 days before heading back.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by Wiley9
Any of you guys with that tape up your front ever drive on gravel roads?
I did before when I went to North FLorida....to get to my cousin house I have to drive on that road...and thank god for that blue tape lol...
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Originally Posted by steeeven
Would it be fine if i left the tape on for around 3 days or would it be best to take it off once i reach my destination? Reason being is because i'm doing 900kms and staying there for 3 days before heading back.

Thanks
Ive done it 3 different times, youll be fine. Its just painters tape!
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Heres what my car looked like last year after driving for about 500 miles in 4 days. This was also after some light rain





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