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robbiegordon · 02-22-2017, 05:29 AM

So i had a quick one for you guys.

About six years ago i moved from san francisco to south florida and towed my car the whole way with a moving truck.. The problem i ended up having is the diesel soot an fuel just caked all over the front of the car..

I would stop as often as i could, whenever i would find a truck wash station and spray it off.. but a couple of long stretches i couldnt find anything, got caught in the rain, and the diesel actually ran and stained the white paint rather permanently... since then ive replaced the front bumper..(ZL1) and would like to avoid this problem in the future..

so, now im moving back from virgina to southern california this summer..

so just wondering , aside from getting and enclosed trailer ($$$) is there anything i could do to help prevent this, or anything you guys have done/seen done.

Attached a picture of the white paint... just cause. lol

Thanks for any help!

BLU DUCE · 02-22-2017, 07:32 AM

For all the pain in the A$$ your going thru. Just rent the enclosed trailer.

robbiegordon · 02-22-2017, 08:05 AM

Does anyone know where I can rent an enclosed trailer one way across country =/ that's the other obstacle..lol maybe I'll have to buy.....

BRZN · 02-22-2017, 08:29 AM

Drive it?
It'd be a heck of a fun road trip!

robbiegordon · 02-22-2017, 08:36 AM

Haha I would but I'm on a time frame for work and have to move all my crap, 2 motocycles, a subaru and a truck . Lol . all in a big caravan with my wife basically towing the Subaru behind the truck with the motorcycles in the bed and the camaro behind the moving truck.

I just requested a quote to see how much it will cost to just ship it in an enclosed trailer.. but I'm sure that will be pricey

BRZN · 02-22-2017, 09:06 AM

You could cover the front with blue painters tape. Then just clay the vehicle as soon as you get to your destination.

Pre-trip I'd suggest a good coat of protection on the painted finish; wax, synthetic sealant, or a ceramic coating to protect the paint.

chuckie669 · 02-22-2017, 10:01 AM

^ funny. That's actually my plan for the drive from Houston to bowling Green ky this year.

MiniSuperDuke · 02-22-2017, 10:03 AM

Shrink wrap

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ChibiBlackSheep · 02-22-2017, 10:17 AM

IF you decide to cover parts of the car, please make sure it is immaculate and clean first.

But I agree, get some vinyl, or painter's tape.

http://www.transportwrap.com/ is pretty much the stuff that dealers use when transporting cars.

robbiegordon · 02-22-2017, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the tips guys! I keep the car pretty clean and garaged 90% of the time ..but I'll just wash and clay bar it first right before...

I'm really just worried about the front bumper and fenders. Those were the trouble spots last time

I got a quote to ship it in an enclosed trailer.. 2300 bucks . So that's not happening .. haha

BMR Sales · 02-22-2017, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniSuperDuke

Shrink wrap

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That will trap moisture.

Go with the Painters Tape

Tom And Cheryl · 02-22-2017, 05:03 PM

Ok, I haven't done this yet but I'm thinking about trailering our car to Camarofest from Wisconsin. I have trailered my boat from Wisconsin to Florida with the boat cover on it and some clear vinyl tape on spots. Can you get a all weather car cover that you can keep on during towing. Easier to clean the cover than the car. My car cover fits pretty tight but is an indoor cover. I'm pretty sure I'd have issues in the rain. Just my 2 cents.

AllBlackSS · 02-23-2017, 06:55 AM

Novistretch mask?

https://www.amazon.com/Camaro-NoviSt.../dp/B0169IHCHA

robbiegordon · 02-23-2017, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmike

Novistretch mask?

https://www.amazon.com/Camaro-NoviSt.../dp/B0169IHCHA

Great idea ! I'm not sure why this didn't cross my mind. I may get a full leather one or somthing like that. I feel like the Novi stretch will allow diesel exhaust/soot through still ?

02-22-2017, 05:29 AM	#1
robbiegordon Robert Drives: 2011 Summit White SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 323 View My Garage	Protecting Paint while towing across country So i had a quick one for you guys. About six years ago i moved from san francisco to south florida and towed my car the whole way with a moving truck.. The problem i ended up having is the diesel soot an fuel just caked all over the front of the car.. I would stop as often as i could, whenever i would find a truck wash station and spray it off.. but a couple of long stretches i couldnt find anything, got caught in the rain, and the diesel actually ran and stained the white paint rather permanently... since then ive replaced the front bumper..(ZL1) and would like to avoid this problem in the future.. so, now im moving back from virgina to southern california this summer.. so just wondering , aside from getting and enclosed trailer ($$$) is there anything i could do to help prevent this, or anything you guys have done/seen done. Attached a picture of the white paint... just cause. lol Thanks for any help! Attached Images __________________ Turbonetics T76 10psi with aem truboost controller, 231/239 115 LSA Comp Cam, adm fpcm, zl1 pump, Tr7ix plugs, 3.91/1LE Gears,Melling Oil pump, custom intake, catless midpipes, powerbond 25% underdrive, PFADT Aluminum subframe bushings, 1.5 inch drop, PFADT sway bars, BMR; sub frame connectors ,Trailing arms, Toe Rods, strut tower brace and rear diff bushings, Hurst short throw shifter and line lock,dyno #s TBD, , tuned by Pat G tuning

02-22-2017, 07:32 AM	#2
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	For all the pain in the A$$ your going thru. Just rent the enclosed trailer. __________________

02-22-2017, 08:05 AM	#3
robbiegordon Robert Drives: 2011 Summit White SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 323 View My Garage	Does anyone know where I can rent an enclosed trailer one way across country =/ that's the other obstacle..lol maybe I'll have to buy..... __________________ Turbonetics T76 10psi with aem truboost controller, 231/239 115 LSA Comp Cam, adm fpcm, zl1 pump, Tr7ix plugs, 3.91/1LE Gears,Melling Oil pump, custom intake, catless midpipes, powerbond 25% underdrive, PFADT Aluminum subframe bushings, 1.5 inch drop, PFADT sway bars, BMR; sub frame connectors ,Trailing arms, Toe Rods, strut tower brace and rear diff bushings, Hurst short throw shifter and line lock,dyno #s TBD, , tuned by Pat G tuning

02-22-2017, 08:29 AM	#4
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	Drive it? It'd be a heck of a fun road trip! __________________

02-22-2017, 08:36 AM	#5
robbiegordon Robert Drives: 2011 Summit White SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 323 View My Garage	Haha I would but I'm on a time frame for work and have to move all my crap, 2 motocycles, a subaru and a truck . Lol . all in a big caravan with my wife basically towing the Subaru behind the truck with the motorcycles in the bed and the camaro behind the moving truck. I just requested a quote to see how much it will cost to just ship it in an enclosed trailer.. but I'm sure that will be pricey __________________ Turbonetics T76 10psi with aem truboost controller, 231/239 115 LSA Comp Cam, adm fpcm, zl1 pump, Tr7ix plugs, 3.91/1LE Gears,Melling Oil pump, custom intake, catless midpipes, powerbond 25% underdrive, PFADT Aluminum subframe bushings, 1.5 inch drop, PFADT sway bars, BMR; sub frame connectors ,Trailing arms, Toe Rods, strut tower brace and rear diff bushings, Hurst short throw shifter and line lock,dyno #s TBD, , tuned by Pat G tuning Last edited by robbiegordon; 02-22-2017 at 08:53 AM.

02-22-2017, 09:06 AM	#6
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	You could cover the front with blue painters tape. Then just clay the vehicle as soon as you get to your destination. Pre-trip I'd suggest a good coat of protection on the painted finish; wax, synthetic sealant, or a ceramic coating to protect the paint. __________________

02-22-2017, 10:01 AM	#7
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	^ funny. That's actually my plan for the drive from Houston to bowling Green ky this year.

02-22-2017, 10:03 AM	#8
MiniSuperDuke Drives: BadAss Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 28	Shrink wrap Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-22-2017, 10:17 AM	#9
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,085	IF you decide to cover parts of the car, please make sure it is immaculate and clean first. But I agree, get some vinyl, or painter's tape. http://www.transportwrap.com/ is pretty much the stuff that dealers use when transporting cars. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

02-22-2017, 01:12 PM	#10
robbiegordon Robert Drives: 2011 Summit White SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 323 View My Garage	Thanks for the tips guys! I keep the car pretty clean and garaged 90% of the time ..but I'll just wash and clay bar it first right before... I'm really just worried about the front bumper and fenders. Those were the trouble spots last time I got a quote to ship it in an enclosed trailer.. 2300 bucks . So that's not happening .. haha

02-22-2017, 05:03 PM	#12
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	Ok, I haven't done this yet but I'm thinking about trailering our car to Camarofest from Wisconsin. I have trailered my boat from Wisconsin to Florida with the boat cover on it and some clear vinyl tape on spots. Can you get a all weather car cover that you can keep on during towing. Easier to clean the cover than the car. My car cover fits pretty tight but is an indoor cover. I'm pretty sure I'd have issues in the rain. Just my 2 cents.

02-23-2017, 06:55 AM	#13
AllBlackSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 418	Novistretch mask? https://www.amazon.com/Camaro-NoviSt.../dp/B0169IHCHA