Anyone have any good tips for minimizing rock / road damage to the car? I'm going down to LA this weekend and may take the Subie.

I see a lot of people using (blue) painter's tape - what brand do you guys recommend (or are they all the same)? Anyone have a bad experience with tape leaving sticky residue after it's removed?

Any other solutions are appreciated!

 

i have a leather car bra i put on for long road trips
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3M painter tape and be pretty liberal with it.

 

Armor Plating...

 

Clearbra?

 

As much as I'm not a fan of them, a Bra or clear bra are pretty much the best things that are really going to protect the paint from chips on a road trip. Clear bra only stops things to a certain point as well.

Another thought: http://www.roadwarriorplus.com/

 

It's a f**king Subaru, not a Ferrari. Just drive it!

-Brian

 

Any issues when you remove the tape (particularly during hot weather)? I think this is the most likely route I'll take.

Thanks for the advice everyone!

 

You have a good point

Still, paint scratches and chips make me sad regardless of whatever object occur on (particularly new things).

 

Some leather bras look interesting on subies. I kinda like it. Reminds me of the old mazdas lol.

 

3M Paint Defender Spray Film, do it yourself clear bra

 

No thats why you spend the money on the 3M blue painters tape.

 

Are you rallyx'ing socal or just going to socal?

 

Don't be a ***** and drive it....... Unless you're on bags with a voltex wing....

 

I guess the consensus here is that I'm being overly cautious and caring.

Point noted