What trim should be taped off?

[ihaveacamaro]

Anyone have a good way of letting me know what trim should be taped off? First time polisher and want to do this right, so pics and suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Flash Gordon]

The only trim I tape is soft rubber

What polisher are you using?

 

[Disciple]

This is my first effort from the other day...

I actually ran out of blue tape mid way through, so finished with the white tape.

 

[Grifftech]

Make sure to tape off the felt gaskets and such around windows. I even tape off the door where the windows roll down cause getting stuff down there SUCKS!!!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Video: How to tape-off car trim before machine polishing

Here are some tips and techniques to tape-off and cover-up trim, felt or fuzzy gaskets like you find around some sunroofs, wheels and tires, air vents and grills as well as "The Beach Towel Tip"

How to tape-off car trim before machine polishing​

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Note the Guzzler Waffle Weave towels being used to cover the engine compartment from splatter...

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How to cover and protect a convertible top before machine buffing

I love old classics and hot rods because often time trim has been removed and if they do have trim it's chrome or stainless steel...

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The Beach Towel Tip

Tape it off and avoid a lifetime of ugly...


Ugly

No Ugly

Always cover and protect the shiny stuff

Not only does it prevents Splatter Dots from getting everywhere it also prevents the owner of a car to use your name as a cuss word...


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Next we cover-up all the brightwork and there's lots of it. Take my word for it, when it comes to projects like this you don't dare get polish spatter dots on the engine or in this example the exposed running gear in the truck bed. It's not professional and besides that it would take you hours to wipe the little dots of polish splatter off.

The Autogeek Cover-up Towel is made from soft microfiber and can be washed and re-used. This come in real handy for covering up anything you don't want to get compound or polish splatter dots onto so you won't have to detail these areas with a toothbrush after the the wax has been removed.

The soft microfiber won't scratch paint or polished metals. Simple cover or wrap around components and then use a little painter's tape to secure them in place.

Here we've covered the polished aluminum gas tank and the chrome independent rear-end...

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Also see the video here,


The Soft Flannel Bed Sheet Tip



The Panic Parrot - 1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe

Keeping it covered, keeps the engine clean...

Keeping it covered means no detailing the very detailed engine afterwards...

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[wgilles]

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[RZJZA80]

As a rule, tape of anything the polishing pad shouldn't touch or might damage, and any place you don't want polishing dust to get into. When in doubt, it's safer to tape it than not tape it.

 

[ihaveacamaro]

Thanks guys, I'm psyched to try all this out! Thank you for all your help, and a shoutout to Mike for that video! Talk about in-depth!

I'll be sure to post pics of my job when I get to it!