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    agosto 17, 2016
    By Kevin Hoffman/3M Storyteller
    Rainer Zietlow, Long-Distance Driver

    World’s Longest Road Trip

    For fans of long-distance driving, Rainer Zietlow is a rock star.

    Rainer already owned two world record-setting drives before he decided on his most audacious journey yet: from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point. In order to make that journey, Rainer would have to drive through 19 countries – more than 10,000 miles.

    World’s Longest Road Trip

    For fans of long-distance driving, Rainer Zietlow is a rock star.

    Rainer already owned two world record-setting drives before he decided on his most audacious journey yet: from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point. In order to make that journey, Rainer would have to drive through 19 countries – more than 10,000 miles.

    World’s Longest Road Trip

    For fans of long-distance driving, Rainer Zietlow is a rock star.

    Rainer already owned two world record-setting drives before he decided on his most audacious journey yet: from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point. In order to make that journey, Rainer would have to drive through 19 countries – more than 10,000 miles.

    Photo: Rainer Zietlow, Long-Distance Driver

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    Drive the world in 21 days

    He dubbed it the Cape-to-Cape tour and set off in September. It took 21 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes for Rainer to complete the record-setting drive.

    Rainer had some help along the way, not just from his excellent team, but also from something you can’t even see – self-healing paint protection film.

    Drive the world in 21 days

    He dubbed it the Cape-to-Cape tour and set off in September. It took 21 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes for Rainer to complete the record-setting drive.

    Rainer had some help along the way, not just from his excellent team, but also from something you can’t even see – self-healing paint protection film.

    Drive the world in 21 days

    He dubbed it the Cape-to-Cape tour and set off in September. It took 21 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes for Rainer to complete the record-setting drive.

    Rainer had some help along the way, not just from his excellent team, but also from something you can’t even see – self-healing paint protection film.

    rH-52-Hero

    Healing factor

    The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series has a special self-healing technology that allows small scratches to self-repair. The film also has superior stain resistance to help the vehicle remain looking its best during the grueling journey.

    Healing factor

    The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series has a special self-healing technology that allows small scratches to self-repair. The film also has superior stain resistance to help the vehicle remain looking its best during the grueling journey.

    Healing factor

    The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series has a special self-healing technology that allows small scratches to self-repair. The film also has superior stain resistance to help the vehicle remain looking its best during the grueling journey.

    Rainer Zietlow drives from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point.
    “3M automotive solutions have played an important part in this success, as its paint protection solution has ensured the car endured the rigors of the drive.”
    RAINER ZIETLOW
    LONG-DISTANCE DRIVER
    Still image from video featuring Rainer Zietlow as he drives from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point.
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    Watch the record-breaking drive.

     

    Watch the record-breaking drive.

     

    Watch the record-breaking drive.

    View from inside the car as Rainer Zietlow drives from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point.
    “Our innovative paint protection films are the choice for many race teams as well as new car manufacturers all over the world. We are proud that pros like Rainer Zietlow are using our products, and we wish him luck in all his upcoming projects.”
    TARIK ABD-RABU
    MARKETING MANAGER OF AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION, 3M GULF