How long is it safe to leave painter's tape on?

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Mike1968NM

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Hi Everyone,

Here is my situation, I just received my "detailing kit" this Friday and have gone through the wash/clay and now have the wheels done.

I have taped the "test area" and have used the Menzerna Intense polish and then final polish and have been very pleased with the results.

My dilemna is that I have simply run out of time. How long can I safely leave the blue 3M Painter's tape on the areas I taped such as the trim, door handles, etc?

I will only be able to do an area or so each night for a few days due to work.

Thoughts?

Thanks!
 
Even if it's just for a couple of hours, some tapes will leave a gummy residue behind. That's normal, it's "safe" as far as not causing any permanent damage. Just use some type of cleaner or IPA-50/50 mix to clean
 
For quality blue painter's tape, a 7 day release is average. After that, you'll have residue, hard to remove tape, and some visible discoloration to the substrate.

In the future, I recommend *delicate surfaces tape* which is good for 14 days. However, if exposed to the sun, all bets are off. Sun will harden the adhesive and make for a most difficult removal, leaving behind some discoloration to black trim.

An adhesive remover will make quick work, but be careful. It removes wax too.
 
Car is in the garage, and will be until the detailing is done. Thanks for the tips!
 
You Will be fine with a month at below 90 degrees above 90 it will leave residue.
 
I personally would never leave it on for longer than needed, if it leaves some residue it should be removed rather easily as long as outside of direct heat or sunlight.
 
Makes sense......I will have the tape that was placed on the car Sunday off by tomorrow evening. I took some vacation time off and hopefully will have the car pretty much done tomorrow!
 
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