Grippy fender aprons / protectors

[Old Guy]

I have one of those neoprene sticky fender aprons that you lay over the fender to protect the paint from scratches when you are working on the car. It is still relatively new; but, it has definitely lost its grip and typically slides off as soon as I lift my body weight off the apron. I can find lots of replacement aprons from vendors. What I seek is recommendations based upon experience with a good apron that stays in place after it has been out of the package for more than a couple of weeks and provides a reasonable amount of padding for protection.

One of the full NSX aprons might be trick; but, not what I really want because I use the apron on other non mid engine vehicles

 

[Honcho]

It's low-tech, but Kaz uses plastic shrink wrap on his customer cars. I've thought about making my own apron using a heavy rubber sheet with a microfiber felt glued to the bottom

 

[Old Guy]

Shrink wrap - like this?

https://www.staples.ca/en/Staples-S...Handles-20-x-1000/product_498385_1-CA_1_20001

Sufficient stick on a clean car to stay in place without bunching up? That would probably prevent scuffing from my dirty overalls. Would do zip if I dropped a wrench.

 

[Honcho]

Shrink wrap - like this?

https://www.staples.ca/en/Staples-S...Handles-20-x-1000/product_498385_1-CA_1_20001

Sufficient stick on a clean car to stay in place without bunching up? That would probably prevent scuffing from my dirty overalls. Would do zip if I dropped a wrench.

I think that's the stuff. You might want to contact Kaz directly, but from his blog, it looks like he layers it on pretty thick.

 

[mwagner10702]

How about the shrink wrap first and then use your fender mat? Seems to me the shrink wrap would be tactile enough to hold the mat.