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quick front bumper coverage 4 a short 2hr. road trip?

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Old 05-07-04, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
Are you talking about the kind of plastic wrap you get in the kitchen (to wrap refrigerated foods, etc.)? Most likely that wrap will easily melt on the car under the hot Florida sun
How hot does food get in a microwave? I know you can boil water in that stuff (like saran-wrap)
Old 05-07-04, 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
Are you talking about the kind of plastic wrap you get in the kitchen (to wrap refrigerated foods, etc.)? Most likely that wrap will easily melt on the car under the hot Florida sun
probably, we used in the dark of night so i guess that never crossed our mind. scratchin taht off the list then.
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Originally posted by DaveGS4
How hot does food get in a microwave? I know you can boil water in that stuff (like saran-wrap)
Hmm, yeah I think you got a point there Dave. Just a bit uneasy on the thought of melted clear plastic on the hood of a GS
Old 05-07-04, 03:41 PM
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ok this seems like the way 2 fo, i'm going this weekend 2 get a couple rolls, , sorry rom i meant if one roll would b enough 2 cover thr front bumper and grill up and down not the whole car like u did....but i will buy extra rolls 2 b safe...
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Originally posted by DaveGS4
How hot does food get in a microwave? I know you can boil water in that stuff (like saran-wrap)
Not sure how hot is has to get but if you heat something for too long in the microwave, the plastic wraps do get somewhat tweaked.

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i just can't c takeing a chance with that wrap stuff...
Old 05-07-04, 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by JunctionGS
3m Blue Painters tape!

hahaha

hey, you forgot those 2 middle slats in the bumper.
Old 05-07-04, 04:12 PM
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mna i hate that guys have 2 put front plates, i don't know what i would do if i had 2 put a front plate on
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Originally posted by bluelex
mna i hate that guys have 2 put front plates, i don't know what i would do if i had 2 put a front plate on
But you notice JunctionGS has that special JP part that angles the plate. Looks pretty cool. It ony costs $280.
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Costco sells the blue painters tape for cheap. Good luck and take some pictures.
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Try a condom King Kong uses. I think the GS bra is $120 or so.
Old 05-07-04, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by JunctionGS
3m Blue Painters tape!

hahaha

hha that's awesome junction! why didn't you cover up the front part of the hood, that part is always very vulunable man very nice!!!! i love what you did on the grille, hahaha
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Originally posted by thisguy_06
Ehh....what about plastic wrap ????????????? We tried it on my sister's b/f W209 CLK he got his Brabus front bumper on and i think it worked, or i think it worked. Anyone else tired it with plastic wrap?
not a good idea. the plastic wrap isn't thick enough to really withstand much hit. just imagine how easy it is for you to punch a hole in it. plus dave got a point too, if it starts to melt...
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ok i went 2 home depot 2day and found the tape i think u guys were talking about, 3m scotch blue painters tape ..this is it right?


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Originally posted by rominl
hha that's awesome junction! why didn't you cover up the front part of the hood, that part is always very vulunable man very nice!!!! i love what you did on the grille, hahaha
didn't u see my hood at HIN? lol, its already all messed up anyways. Since I am gonna repaint it, might as well not take the time to cover it


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