Mask areas which would be
difficult to clean afterwards and or any parts which can be damaged or stained
if it comes into contact with the pad or polish being used.
When to use masking tape;
1.
To avoid discolouring the trim with synthetic polishes
2.
Avoid soiling the pad when going over black trim. The dirt from
the rubber gets pulled into the pad a being transferred
3.
Avoid polish residue built up along the seams of the trim.
4.
Tape edges of paint as to not polish too far since paint is
usually thinner on the edges.
5.
Also, tape paint seams to avoid residue in the jams.
6.
Badges or emblems or anything with ‘sharp’ edges that you are
likely to 'catch'
7.
Use masking tape to protect from ‘burning’ trim (rubber, vinyl or metal); around windows, badges,
light surrounds etc, can also be used to mask panel edges to avoid thinning the
paint surface
8.
Tape trim and protruding edges, and any panel gaps that are hard
to get into to clean.
9.
Tape some newspaper to the windows and over wiper blades and
lower windshield trim.
10.
Vinyl trim or paint protection film (PPF) - many factory cars
include vinyl stripe or accent packages.
Also many owners opt to install clear
protective films (PPF) on the front end of their vehicles. These surfaces have
a very well defined 'edge' that can trap polishes and waxes, those products
then make these lines very visible and unsightly. Residues trapped in these
spots can be very difficult to remove so tape is an excellent way to save
time/effort.
Matte and satin vinyl’s can be easily stained or damaged by polishes
and waxes, so it is key to prevent contact with those surfaces by masking.
Avoid: pinstripes or
overlays that is OVER the top of the clear coat its best to avoid masking
these. In some cases, if a section of the stripe is not fully adhered the tape
can pull the stripe up. The same is true for overlays. If these areas have been
applied and then a clear coat they are safe to tape off, otherwise use caution
and avoid them.
Application -use one hand to hold the
roll taut and to guide the piece as your press it into place with your other hand
Scotch® 3M Painter's Tapes are the most versatile in the Scotch® masking tape
line. The low adhesion levels make them suitable for use on both coated and
non-coated surfaces and are specially designed for safe use on delicate or
smooth surfaces such as glass and painted metal, even on freshly painted
surfaces.
These tapes are also ultra
violet and sunlight resistant, making them ideal for use on glass surfaces,
without leaving any sticky residue. Tape sizes available 0.75 to 2-inch
3M™
Scotch® Performance Masking Tape Green- highly conformable, provides the best adhesive
transfer resistance, hugs curves, contours and provides outstanding paint
lines. Goes on quickly and easily, sticks at a touch and stays put. This tape
has excellent conformability, transfer resistance, and is resistant to bleed
through, also has better UV resistance than traditional masking tapes.
3M™
Scotch® Safe-Release TM Blue Painters' Masking
Tape - this tape removes cleanly from a paint film or glass surface without
adhesive transfer or surface damage for up to 14 days - even when exposed to
direct sunlight. It is a medium adhesion tape with a flexible crepe backing
allows for exceptional conformability to semi-smooth surfaces.
3M™ Scotch Blue™ Brand
Edge-Lock™ - these tapes feature a chemical
additive that reacts with moisture to form a barrier and prevent 'bleed' when
painting, this additive is difficult to remove from vehicle paint and therefore
not suitable for this type of application
Tape residue removal – use
a safe
solvent that does not contain any harmful components (heptanes or xylene or
hydrocarbon aliphatic solvents) 3M™ Adhesive and Wax Remover, that
simply emulsifies and dissolves the residue. It is important not to leave a
solvent based chemical on the paint finish longer than is necessary.
Simply apply to the affected
area, allow sufficient to react time, and carefully wipe off, you may have to
apply it three or four times allowing plenty of "react time" between
applications.
Current Information
To be
of real practical use, a subject like automotive detailing requires a great
deal of research, and updating as new products become available. The advent of
materials like detailing clay, micro fibre technologies and finely milled micro
diminishing abrasives, suitable for ceramic nanotechnology paints are examples
of why it’s so important to monitor the industries new products, chemical
technologies and ideas that are constantly being introduced, as are the
techniques for applying them, hence all of the in-depth articles will be
up-dated and revised on a regular basis
Always be willing to learn;
because the more you learn, the more you’ll realize what you don’t know. You
should never stop learning, and your quest for information should be part of
your everyday process. It
is said that knowledge is power, with the caveat that it includes access to a
reliable information sources. I would
like to think that these articles become an asset to anyone who is new to
detailing and to professional’s alike, as well as industry experts who seek to
advance their knowledge.
This is not a product
vendor’s catalogue, nor am I a vendor pretending to be an educator, as there
are a lot of companies that are now sponsoring detailing forums, giving advice and
preaching that only the product they sell or manufacture are suitable. In
reality they are just advertisements, with the appearance of educators, mere
salesman. Those who have something to sell can be very persuasive, often using
marketing pseudo-science (i.e.
blurring the distinction between science and fiction) to make a great case
while completely ignoring meaningful facts, like their product adds nothing of
real value.
I
hope these articles are informative. They are based on the current status of
technical development as well as my experience with the products.
By
having some understanding of the ‘What’ and ‘Why’ as well as the ‘How’ along
with a little science to help you understand how the chemicals we use react,
you can achieve the results you desire.
I would appreciate it if you
would share these articles as it helps other detailers further their knowledge.
As always if you have
questions, I’ll do my best to answer; bear in mind the only stupid questions is
the one that was unasked. Questions and/ or constructive comments are
always appreciated
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