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Title: Sealing tape edges
Post by: John Castle on February 07, 2009, 11:40:14 AM

So after you put tape down for outlining a trim design what do you use to seal the edges of the tape to prevent bleed through from the paint. Can I use a little bit of clear dope applied with a Q-Tip?

John

Title: Re: Sealing tape edges
Post by: Bootlegger on February 07, 2009, 02:57:25 PM

I have used clear dope to seal the edges of tape, but I applied it with a paint brush, "Q" tips might leave some cotton strands in the clear that will cause other problems.
  When I use vinyl tape I haven't noticed paint bleed under the edge, but if you feel safer using clear dope then by all means use it.
   Hope that this helps, and good luck........... #^

Title: Re: Sealing tape edges
Post by: Randy Powell on February 07, 2009, 09:07:19 PM

Hmm, well, I usually use vinyl tape for trim and while it doesn't really need a sealer, I usually shoot (with a spray gun) a bit of clear along the tape edge. That's saved me more than once.