To cover or not to cover

Feb 23, 2011 | 08:11 AM

DisplacedTexan

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To cover or not to cover

I will be towing my car behind a U-Haul from Charlotte, NC to Houston, TX. ~1100 miles. I'm worried about debris from the truck tires, but at the same time, i don't want to have the cover wind whip the car. Has anyone towed their car over a long distance or does anyone have any advice?

Feb 23, 2011 | 08:36 AM

EuroTra$H

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just tape up front of the car with blue painters tape.... it works like a charm. I used to use it all the time for track days. protects from chips and comes off clean. I think a cover would be too abrasive whipping around in the wind.

I guess you will now need to change your screen name... going home eh? Charlotte is a pretty nice little city, but if TX is home it is a far cry from that. Congrats.

Last edited by EuroTra$H; Feb 23, 2011 at 08:38 AM.

Feb 23, 2011 | 09:47 AM

kostas86

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Definitely tape front end like mentionedand maybe around the fenders and mirrors.

Feb 23, 2011 | 03:18 PM

DisplacedTexan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroTra$H

I guess you will now need to change your screen name... going home eh? Charlotte is a pretty nice little city, but if TX is home it is a far cry from that. Congrats.

Ha, I didn't think about changing my name. I guess it will just have a new meaning now. Displacement!

*and thanks for the advice!

Feb 23, 2011 | 04:06 PM

Jamesbbh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroTra$H

Exactly, use the 2" wide roll and it takes less time to cover. I see guys do this all the time for auto-x when they don't want to chip up the paint. Might even do the windshield too.

Feb 23, 2011 | 05:08 PM

Supafly

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I drive the racism out of BadDebt. ;)

I would defff tape up front bumper, front half of hood, windsheild and sideview mirrors.
Edit: if you're really ****, you can tape up the A-pillars aswell.