Need an alternative for nose mask...masking or racer's tape?

Daas · 05-26-2007, 10:02 PM

I will be doing about 2-3 hours of night driving, and don't want a bumper full of squashed bugs. I know I can wax the bumper and wash it off when I get back, but I won't be able to wash the car until next weekend. I did a search and found that some people suggested masking or racer's tape. Has anyone actually used it, and is it paint safe? What the heck is racer's tape anyway? I don't have enough time to order it from the web, so it has to be something that I can buy locally. Please don't tell me to get a clear bra...this is just for temporary use.

Thanks in advance.

bmwmike · 05-27-2007, 12:48 AM

blue painters tape. i see a lot of people on the vortex using it.

Alan(iX) · 05-27-2007, 07:15 AM

Consider using gaffers tape.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaffer_tape

Daas · 05-28-2007, 04:56 PM

Thanks. I bought some 3M blue painter's tape for delicate surfaces. Hopefully it won't damage the paint! I'll let you guys know if it works well or not.

Daas · 05-30-2007, 11:40 AM

In case anybody cares...The blue painter's tape for sensitive surfaces worked great. I kept it on for about 3 hours each time, and it peeled off without any problems or residue. I did get a few wtf looks, but at least I had a love-bug gut free bumper. May be people thought it was a prototype taped up M3.

Ryan323i · 05-30-2007, 02:19 PM

^^^I'll have to remember this for my next interview in Cleveland!

Geoff · 05-30-2007, 02:43 PM

I've always loved 3M blue painter's tape

1clean335i · 05-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saad

In case anybody cares...The blue painter's tape for sensitive surfaces worked great. I kept it on for about 3 hours each time, and it peeled off without any problems or residue. I did get a few wtf looks, but at least I had a love-bug gut free bumper. May be people thought it was a prototype taped up M3.

The love bugs in FL this year are never ending!!!!! I used to commute down i-4 from orlando to tampa about 2-3 times a week and now i finally moved out here to tampa, but we drove back to orlando last weekend for cfbmw.org's poker run and i taped up my front bumper to try and help with the paint chips and it sure helped once again! I just had to clean the windshield once i got in town. But the love bugs arent that bad at night.. I keep a roll in the back seat now

Island Snow · 11-30-2007, 09:41 PM

Anyone else use the 3m tape for long drives? I'm planning a long trip, LA to San Fran, I want something to protect my front bumper.

edit: i did a search

(better late than never hehehe) and found the answers i was looking for; sorry

. peace

ejazbmw · 11-30-2007, 11:06 PM

i used this once when I was going to to AC people were just looking at me the whole way.....but its great for those long drive and I don't personally like clear bra

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Daas Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 268 Posts Drives: A British car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Need an alternative for nose mask...masking or racer's tape? I will be doing about 2-3 hours of night driving, and don't want a bumper full of squashed bugs. I know I can wax the bumper and wash it off when I get back, but I won't be able to wash the car until next weekend. I did a search and found that some people suggested masking or racer's tape. Has anyone actually used it, and is it paint safe? What the heck is racer's tape anyway? I don't have enough time to order it from the web, so it has to be something that I can buy locally. Please don't tell me to get a clear bra...this is just for temporary use. Thanks in advance. __________________ Previous 2018 M3, 2015 F36 428i GC; 2007 E92 335i; 2002 E46 325i
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bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	blue painters tape. i see a lot of people on the vortex using it.
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Alan(iX) Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (2)	Consider using gaffers tape. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaffer_tape __________________ Alan(iX) 1988 BMW E30 325iX Ordered 6/29/2006, Built 9/6/2006, Delivered 9/29/2006: 2007 BMW E92 335i Coupe, 6MT, space grey, black leather, dark burl, CWP, ZPP, ZSP, Comfort Access, Nav, Power Rear Sun Shade, Park Distance Control, Sirius
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Daas Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 268 Posts Drives: A British car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I bought some 3M blue painter's tape for delicate surfaces. Hopefully it won't damage the paint! I'll let you guys know if it works well or not. __________________ Previous 2018 M3, 2015 F36 428i GC; 2007 E92 335i; 2002 E46 325i
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Daas Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 268 Posts Drives: A British car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	In case anybody cares...The blue painter's tape for sensitive surfaces worked great. I kept it on for about 3 hours each time, and it peeled off without any problems or residue. I did get a few wtf looks, but at least I had a love-bug gut free bumper. May be people thought it was a prototype taped up M3. __________________ Previous 2018 M3, 2015 F36 428i GC; 2007 E92 335i; 2002 E46 325i
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Geoff Private First Class 3 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alameda, CA iTrader: (0)	I've always loved 3M blue painter's tape __________________ 2007 328i Sedan \| Jet Black \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Trim \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort Access \| Xenon \| Logic 7 \| Clear Bra \| Alarm \| Chrome Tips \| Black Lines \| PIAA 6500K Angel Eyes \| Nokya 7000K DRLs
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Island Snow Private First Class 16 Rep 131 Posts Drives: SKG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Anyone else use the 3m tape for long drives? I'm planning a long trip, LA to San Fran, I want something to protect my front bumper. edit: i did a search (better late than never hehehe) and found the answers i was looking for; sorry . peace __________________ Mabuhay
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ejazbmw blahhh 304 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	i used this once when I was going to to AC people were just looking at me the whole way.....but its great for those long drive and I don't personally like clear bra
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