2013R/T Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hello, I wanted to see if any one OR ASK if any one has used the thick tape to cover the front of their Journey when traveling. Sort of like a Bug and rock chip protectant??... I searched online, and seen other car platforms use it, just wanted to see if any DJ owners have done it. If so post up photos, and i mean its straight forward right? Cover mirrors, part of the Hood, front facia....etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013R/T Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Again this is only when traveling Highway,back roads etc. Planning an 800mile trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Never thought of that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Red Green would be envious lol. Edited August 26, 2014 by rolly 2013R/T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 So your going to tape off your car everytime you drive on the highway and back roads? seems tedious. jkeaton and Lobitz68 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Would have to be some pretty thick tape. and a PIA to put on/take off every time I wanted to take a trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdjourney Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 why don't u just spray front of DJ with plastic dip any colour u want then when u get back home just peel it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 why don't u just spray front of DJ with plastic dip any colour u want then when u get back home just peel it off. This would probably be a lot more work... and would definitely be more expensive... I don't personally like them and haven't had any huge issues with chipping myself, but why not get a bra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Why not get get the front end rock guarded? Its a clear plastic film you can do your entire car of you want. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Why not get get the front end rock guarded? Its a clear plastic film you can do your entire car of you want. I'm thinking that we have already made all of these suggestions to the same user in a different thread, but I'm too lazy to look. Feels like he is bouncing his newest idea off of us. EDIT: Not the same guy... The film seems like the best long term solution. There is also a spray on version that is clear... these would definitely be the most long term solutions. Personally, I don't think that painters tape will stick at high speeds for very long. Edited August 27, 2014 by Lobitz68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) I'm thinking that we have already made all of these suggestions to the same user in a different thread, but I'm too lazy to look. Feels like he is bouncing his newest idea off of us. EDIT: Not the same guy... The film seems like the best long term solution. There is also a spray on version that is clear... these would definitely be the most long term solutions. Personally, I don't think that painters tape will stick at high speeds for very long. And the sun and heat of the engine will most likely cook the glue on the tape to the hood and may leave a huge mess, coming from experience lol. Edited August 27, 2014 by xcaliber81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 And the sun and heat of the engine will most likely cook the glue on the tape to the hood and may leave a huge mess, coming from experience lol. Ha! Well...there you have it. The voice of experience says it will leave a mess. (not a surprise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I haven't done it personally but I've seen many people do it driving cars with custom or new paint jobs to shows. My preference is to use a bra. 2nd best option is clear plasti-dip. There are people who will apply a clear plasti-dip to the entire car just before winter, then peel it all off in the spring. Bras for Journey's I have found are not common. LeBra makes one, and the design is terrible (exposes the top of the grille at the hoodline). Unfortunately Mopar does not make one. I thought I saw a listing for Colgan brand, however I could not find any installed images. I'm still on the lookout for a full front end mask. I've been on one long trip down to Sandusky, OH and just went to the car washing station at my complex to blast off the bugs. Those clear wrap covers are not a good choice. The sun bakes them, and after so many years they look terrible. Removal is an arduous task, and they don't even work well. More often than not they don't protect the edges and corners, which are the most critical. I wouldn't even bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just consider rock chips as battle scars. I keep a bottle of touch up paint on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ha! Well...there you have it. The voice of experience says it will leave a mess. (not a surprise) I worked at a detail shop for many years you'd be surprised on what comes in lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 ...2nd best option is clear plasti-dip... Clear plastidip is a matte finish and would stick out like a sore thumb (not that blue tape wouldn't, ha!). There is another spray out there that is truly clear and still has a gloss finish. I don't remember who makes it though... Maybe 3M? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013R/T Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Blue painters tape work well. Thought I would update the post. A lot of people would just stare at us, but you should of seen what the tape protected the front of the Journey from. A+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Why do you let cows walk on your car??? Edited August 5, 2016 by jkeaton rolly and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Why do you let cows walk on your car??? That's the only way to get them on the roof so he can tie them down on the roof racks for transport! 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013R/T Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Probably take all day, as COWs are super slow!! But if ya spank em in the behind, theyll move out fast kind like my wife lol jk. jkeaton, Lobitz68 and rolly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Doesn't really matter how he gets them there it's a "moo"t point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroad Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 the 3m clear bra (vinyl wrap) does do its job as intended. BUT its really expensive to get the good stuff and its pricey to get it installed by a professional. Being honest you are looking at about $1800 otd from my previous experience using it on cars. The good stuff doesn't fade or yellow. You actually wax it when you do the rest of the car. I just got sick of it and prefer to just let things "happen" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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