Temporary paint protection film

[DRJDVM's '69]

I see a lot of guys/shops using the disposable plastic films on their cars during assembly, motor work, interior work etc to help protect the paint, door edges etc---- I've seen some that are the clear blue tint and some that are solid white. I'm assuming this is the generic carpet protection film you can buy online etc ?

In the past I've just used masking tape, but that's a PITA to cover larger areas

Any suggestions? I want to to stick but not be a huge PITA to remove either

[joeko23]

This is the best and cheapest stuff

3M Welding and Spark Deflection Paper, 05916, 24 in x 150 ft,Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PENDAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R5PH2E9WZN3S147BYWDM

Xpel also makes one but it’s more expensive and I don’t think it’s as thick as the 3m welding paper.

XPEL TW18T40 Clear Tracwrap 18" x40' Temporary Paint Protection Film https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076CVP65S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XAHV9AF7647YY934XXHJ?p sc=1

[syborg tt]

Thank you and I just ordered some.

This is the best and cheapest stuff

3M Welding and Spark Deflection Paper, 05916, 24 in x 150 ft,Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PENDAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R5PH2E9WZN3S147BYWDM

Xpel also makes one but it’s more expensive and I don’t think it’s as thick as the 3m welding paper.

XPEL TW18T40 Clear Tracwrap 18" x40' Temporary Paint Protection Film https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076CVP65S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XAHV9AF7647YY934XXHJ?p sc=1

[ErikLS2]

FWIW I left the 3M stuff on WAY longer than it says to with no issue. Simple Green removed the left over adhesive residue pretty easily too.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Thanks guys...
I've seen the 3M welding paper used a lot during fabrication to help with welding sparks etc... probably a bit hard core for what I'm looking for

The other stuff looks like some good options.... still a bit pricey. For my application its going to be more for protecting the paint while its at the interior shop, so more a temporary rather than longer for track days and long term protection.

[7TSS]

This is the same as what I've used in the past.

https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Adhesive-Masking-Protection-Protection/dp/B082FS6KJH

[TechNova]

the 3M paper works well but remember it's name, it is spark deflection paper. It does not protect against sparks sitting on it on horizontal surfaces.

[Pro Touring Store]

The best stuff I've found to use is Uline glass protection film.

The spark deflection is good as well but I really dislike the residue it leaves. Especially on a new paint job.

[XLexusTech]

This is the same as what I've used in the past.

https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Adhesive-Masking-Protection-Protection/dp/B082FS6KJH

Nice thank you !

Do they make this in Clear ?

[7TSS]

Nice thank you !

Do they make this in Clear ?

As previously mentioned Uline has it in clear or blue.

https://www.uline.com/BL_6408/Glass-Protection-Tape

[XLexusTech]

As previously mentioned Uline has it in clear or blue.

https://www.uline.com/BL_6408/Glass-Protection-Tape

Not the same brand, width, length or thickness. my question was do they make the 21" 600 Ft 3 mil in clear..

not the 24" 200 Ft 4 mm Clear.. Unline sells for that price..

[7TSS]

Not the same brand, width, length or thickness. my question was do they make the 21" 600 Ft 3 mil in clear..

not the 24" 200 Ft 4 mm Clear.. Unline sells for that price..

Sorry haven't seen the exact thing in clear.

[XLexusTech]

Sorry haven't seen the exact thing in clear.

No worries SO.... I ordered both :-)

Also for the group. I found a company in the UK that offers vinyl in ever OEM color made and can color match... I bought a roll of this earler this year it super high quality and match's very well. I have aspirations of a cross country road trip and wanted to use it to protect the paint.

https://www.colorxlabs.com/