edl
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was thinking about using some of the waffled type no-skid stuff you put under rugs - any issues? - like some chemical that would affect the finish? - thanks, ED
fender protectors
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JB740i
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I got one of the 80th anniversary ones last year for 50% but it's still sitting up on the shelf waiting for a chance to be used.
eschoendorff
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Uncle Buck
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I have always been more of a 1/4 mile guy myself!
Elroy though it was common knowledge that NASCAR stood for
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As far as fender covers are concerned, one of the first things to do is to remove your belt so the buckle does not scratch the finish.
The other benefit of removing your belt is that it allows a little crack to show.
And EVERYBODY knows that all good plumbers and mechanics show a little crack on the job.
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As far as fender covers are concerned, one of the first things to do is to remove your belt so the buckle does not scratch the finish.
The other benefit of removing your belt is that it allows a little crack to show.
And EVERYBODY knows that all good plumbers and mechanics show a little crack on the job.
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wythors
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I really like Fender Grippers. They're very soft, don't slip off the car and tools stay put on them.
davestlouis
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My cars are so scuffed up that I wouldn't bother with fender protectors...
Fedwrench
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Magnetic is nice. However, I have grown use to using the cloth fender covers from the uniform service company. Three of them secured to the car with binder clips in giant U (left, right, & front) covers the front of the car nicely. you could use anything close as a substitute and they're washable.
As for the belt, I would recommend one of the mechanics type without an external buckle available from tool trucks and uniform places because, everyone knows crack kills.
As for the belt, I would recommend one of the mechanics type without an external buckle available from tool trucks and uniform places because, everyone knows crack kills.
eschoendorff
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Anyone else just use a beach towel?
I never wear a belt when I am working on cars. Hell, sometimes I don't even wear pants!
I never wear a belt when I am working on cars. Hell, sometimes I don't even wear pants!
Merkava_4
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The uniform service companies sometimes will supply the shops with those orange flannel fender covers; they're real nice and can double as a tool box top.
Moose-LandTran
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i was thinking about these the other day. i thought about buying one, but so far i've rarely used them unless doing something like a headgasket or pulling an engine. i usually work in work pants and a t-shirt, so my belt is covered and can't scratch any painwork.
for the times i've done the other work, i just used old towels, cardboard etc.. only once or twice used a fender/wing cover.
for the times i've done the other work, i just used old towels, cardboard etc.. only once or twice used a fender/wing cover.
Uncle Buck
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Thats where bib overalls have everything else beat! I never worry about fender covers or scratching anything up wearin my bibbies!
Merkava_4
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What do you wear under your bibs? I wear boxer shorts with pictures of fire engine trucks on them.
mulepackin
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I use an old moving blanket (for a fender protector, not under my bibs
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).I've got aluminum fenders, so magnets won't work.
No belt? How will people know I'm built FORD tough?
Right now I lay out a batch of shop towels, but thats cause I am pulling parts on my parts donor car. I have a strong suspicion I will end up buying a 3 piece set made for a 928. Besides a well made set has more room to hold tools and parts.
With a towel, all its takes is one bit of junk, greasy screw etc. stuck to it and not noticed and you really can mess up a fender quick.
No belt? How will people know I'm built FORD tough?
Right now I lay out a batch of shop towels, but thats cause I am pulling parts on my parts donor car. I have a strong suspicion I will end up buying a 3 piece set made for a 928. Besides a well made set has more room to hold tools and parts.
With a towel, all its takes is one bit of junk, greasy screw etc. stuck to it and not noticed and you really can mess up a fender quick.
The problem with traditional fender covers is that today's cars lack the horizontal surface on top of the fender. If you hang them on the first fold with shortest section in the engine bay, they fall to the floor to often; hang them on the second and the first section is always in the way. A old towel affixed with a strip of 3M blue painter's tape works well if you're going to be there for a while.
The 3M tape doesn't leave any of that tape/glue snot that duct tape does, plus the towel gives you a place to wipe the chocolate off your fingers from the Snickers bar you had because you've been there for a while... Just avoid sharing your Snickers bar with your garage mates (
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The 3M tape doesn't leave any of that tape/glue snot that duct tape does, plus the towel gives you a place to wipe the chocolate off your fingers from the Snickers bar you had because you've been there for a while... Just avoid sharing your Snickers bar with your garage mates (
eschoendorff
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I have some extra Corvette belt buckles if you're interested.... nissan_crawler
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eschoendorff
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I'm sure they'll figure that one out by the opened up hood and toolbox.
That stings like a paper cut.
Fender gripper is looking pretty good so far, but nobody seems to sell it for anything but $19.95.