Why masking tape?

[moorzy]

Got a polisher to help me out with polishing and all that jazz and it comes with masking tape. Looked at some folks applying polish/wax etc.. and they put masking tape on, say quarter on the bonnet. What's the score with that, why would I want to put masking tape on motor?

 

[Scottyg]

It can be used in two main ways. One to section off a panel so you can clearly see the difference that the work you're doing is working. Secondly to tape off plastics and other materials that you shouldn't put polish on.

 

[DrEskimo]

As Scotty says its to protect your pads from getting damaged and stained by plastic and rubber trim. Also good for 50/50 shots if you want to show before/after.

 

[moorzy]

Nice one, I can feel another full day of kissing about with water and chemicals coming on this weekend if weather stays groovy

 

[D3mon]

Don't forget masking off edges and raised panel lines/edges where the paint surface is vulnerable to 'burning' early.

 

[steeve]

There are better tapes made just for detailing rather than PAINT masking tape.

 

[D3mon]

I quite like the blue painters tape for it. Leaves very little residue if removed soonish afterwards. I do tend to find that anything marketed to 'detailers' usually comes at a needless price premium.

 

[DrEskimo]

I quite like the blue painters tape for it. Leaves very little residue if removed soonish afterwards. I do tend to find that anything marketed to 'detailers' usually comes at a needless price premium.

Agree with this! If the tape is too sticky just stick it to your jeans a few times and hey presto...you've got yourself 'Ultimate, non-tacky detailers tape'....