Taping Off Trim

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by zey
When I face M83 product splatter, somehow those splatters will damage the clearcoat by creating tiny bumps. May I know why does this happen?

Nice tape-off job! That looks like normal masking tape it it is, best of luck getting it off, don't leave it on any longer than you have to.

As far as why the splatter bumps are hard to remove I do not know, I have had the same problem. What I do is do my best to wipe them off carefully with a microfiber. I will be forwarding this link to Jason Rose to see if he's ever experienced this issue too.

Good luck on your buff job!

[zey]

Haha! Mike, this detailing job is done by others and the car is left overnight with the masking tape on it. From their experience, they didn't have much problem removing it after leaving it for nights.

By the way, after I manage to remove the splatter product on the paintwork (which is quite easy with the aid of M34), I can see the clearcoat is being raised abit (hence tiny bumps). Imagine hundreds of it over the panel will distort the reflection quite alot. I need to go over these areas with M83/rotary again to flatten out the paint again.

[Mike Phillips]

I've never seen this before but I did just forward this page to Jason.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by zey
By the way, after I manage to remove the splatter product on the paintwork (which is quite easy with the aid of M34), I can see the clearcoat is being raised abit (hence tiny bumps). Imagine hundreds of it over the panel will distort the reflection quite alot. I need to go over these areas with M83/rotary again to flatten out the paint again.

zey,

If this continues to be an issue, please start your own thread in the Customer Care Hotline forum...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=7

Thanks!

[Beercan31]

If it is at all possible can you please photograph these tiny bumps? What is sounds like to me is your describing is "Orange Peel ".

I have noticed as we get better at restoring the finish of a veh. the more paint imperfection stick out like a sore thumb.

Ohh by the way AWESOME tape job.

Be very careful pealing that tape off the car that kinda' of tape has the tendance of pulling paint with it. Peel the tape back upon it self slowly and not 90° to the surface of the veh.

Good luck with you Detail.

[zey]

Beercan31, it's very hard to capture the bumps which I mention as it's at very microscopic level. Perhaps I will let some professional photographer to capture it one day.

By the way, the masking tape was peeled off easily. This is the end result. More stories in another thread.

[Blr123]

Afternoon all,

So using a DA you can do it without taping as long as you stay well clear (1 to 2inches) of any trim yes?

Bryan

[zey]

Good afternoon Blr123, if you're careful enough, you don't need to mask up the trim when applying M80 and waxes. But just be abit more careful near the trims.

[Blr123]

Thanks Zey,

I'm still sitting here waiting for the postman to bring my new DA, when it arrives I'll try both.

Are there any products that you MUST tape of when using?

Thanks
Bryan

[zey]

Welcome, when using rotary buffer with #85 or #83, it's better to tape since you might get splatter and lots of polishing dust. I guess masking tape is much cheaper compared to your time to do trim cleaning.

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by Beercan31
Be very careful pealing that tape off the car that kinda' of tape has the tendance of pulling paint with it. Peel the tape back upon it self slowly and not 90° to the surface of the veh.

Good idea.

All the more reason to use painters tape too.

[BlkBear]

Originally posted by Blr123
I'm still sitting here waiting for the postman to bring my new DA, when it arrives I'll try both.

Are there any products that you MUST tape of when using?
Bryan

Bryan, you are going to enjoy using your DA! I'll even cross my fingers that your package does not get stopped at customs.

[Blr123]

Hello BlkBear,

I'm sure I will, and thanks I'm keeping mine crossed aswell

Will keep you posted.

Thanks
Bryan