Masking tape tip,,, "Thank's"

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Greg way out West

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Hi Guy's


Just would like to say thank's for the help with the masking tape "Problem" a few week's ago..


Went to a hobby shop and got some fine line tape..I tried a small area and it worked perfect going around the "Reveal's"..



What I can't remember is when I painted this A year's ago I don't remember any problem taping off the trim ? This was with the old tan paper "Tape".. I don't think all the fancy( Blue) tape was advailable back then ?..


Thank's,


Greg way out West
 
Blue tape is "gentle release" (won't lift the finish you apply it to) but does not seal at the edges so tight as the old beige tape. (Lets paint under.)

Green tape today is super grip tape, will seal at the edges really well if pressed down tight. But the adhesive is quite strong and will lift the finish under it of not well cured and bonded to the body.
 
Gotta be real careful cause the tape will stick to your hands and then your shirt then to your hair and not to the car. Someone once asked, How did Ford do it? :rolleyes:

Can't wait for the finished car. Keep up the good work!
 
Greg,

That Fine Line tape is great stuff, and I wish I had mentioned it to you. A word of caution. Don't let it get too much sunlight. Apply it, paint, and remove as soon as the paint is ready.
Thanks again for the part I picked up. Got it home, looked at it again, and smiled at the nice condition. Thanks!

Dave Lopes
 
Ken,

I pull the tape when the paint is dry enough to not pull a "string" of paint with the tape. I don't like to wait until the paint is completely dry. I tried it when paint was all the way dry and not quite. I liked it better not quite dry. There were areas on both 28's that I actually used an X-Acto knife to ensure the tape was not going to pull up any paint. I don't paint enough to say that my way is the best, it just worked for me.

Dave Lopes
 
BTW, I have discovered that WD-40 is great for removing tape, sticker, and glue residue. I don't know what would happen if it's applied to fresh paint though.
 
henry494 said:
Ken,

I pull the tape when the paint is dry enough to not pull a "string" of paint with the tape. I don't like to wait until the paint is completely dry. I tried it when paint was all the way dry and not quite. I liked it better not quite dry. There were areas on both 28's that I actually used an X-Acto knife to ensure the tape was not going to pull up any paint. I don't paint enough to say that my way is the best, it just worked for me.

Dave Lopes
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That's the way I have done it in 25+ years in the body shop.

Pulling the tape back 180 degrees on itself instead of pulling it 90 degrees to the surface also helps reduce peeling paint.
 
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