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zeus65
10-06-2017, 05:44 AM
I ve got a very simple question.
Do we need to tape off the car trims, plastics n emblems when we are using the prewax cleansers or gloss enhancing polishes??? Like we do during compouding n polishing.
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fightnews
10-06-2017, 05:55 AM
I do but I have a very hard time getting the automotive and or blue tape to stick to the plastic trim no matter what I do
howardm4
10-06-2017, 06:43 AM
You might want to try the 3M automotive masking tape (yellow). Sticks well and is usually around $3.50 a roll which is less than most others either from AG or Amz. I think Carpro also sells some red tape but havent tried it.
Paul A.
10-06-2017, 07:05 AM
I do and mainly for 2 reasons...1. to keep any black trim from turning my pad black and then transferring all that black crap back onto the paint. 2. I am probably using a softer pad with a cleaner wax and keep badges and any sharp emblems from ripping and tearing my foam pad.
I hit those areas by hand later.
howardm4
10-06-2017, 07:10 AM
My non-abrasive cleaner of usual choice is P21S and I usually do it by hand (vs. DA) although Prima or Pinnacle is also in the arsenal.
PaulMys
10-06-2017, 06:23 PM
I do not tape. It's a pain in the arse. I just stay about 1/4" away from any trim or emblems, then as Paul said above, hit those areas by hand.
Crispy
10-11-2017, 09:11 PM
I do not tape. It's a pain in the arse. I just stay about 1/4" away from any trim or emblems, then as Paul said above, hit those areas by hand.
Here here to that.
Used to to do it and real pain-much easier by hand.
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