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Title: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: Larry Wong on April 11, 2006, 05:08:27 PM

Question is when is it the best time to remove tape after clear or color is applyed, and is it any diffrent between dope and 2 part auto ? :D

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: RC Storick on April 11, 2006, 05:18:13 PM

No difference

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: Larry Wong on April 11, 2006, 07:01:14 PM

But when is the best time to remove tape? like around canopy

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: Bill Little on April 11, 2006, 07:20:29 PM

I remove the tape as soon as the paint is dry to the touch. Which is REAL quick.  I have painted the base color and three trim colors in one Saturday on a plane.  I also seem to have a LOT less trouble wit hpulling up paint when I use the 2 part auto basecoat/clearcoat paints!

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: Mike Clark on April 27, 2006, 09:13:31 AM

Hi Guys,
Yep Lesson learned, I pull tape 3m,Blue mask, Hobbsco the second I get through painting. B25 Silver does not like tape living on it for a long time or you'll need the heat gun.
 
Since moving onto electrical tape 33+ or 88, the process of removing any tape has been a little more forgiving.

Mike Clark

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: Oregon_Flyer on April 27, 2006, 08:11:18 PM

Hi Mike,

Question.  How long can you leave the electrical tape on painted surfaces?  Which tape do you feel works best?  Now that I have stock in 3m I need to diversify my holdings  :'(

Marv

Title: Re: 2 Part auto Paint
Post by: RandySmith on April 27, 2006, 10:24:21 PM

Get the  tape  off  as  soon as  possible, The  glue on  electrical tape  will mar  plastic  canopies  and   dope

Randy