Prep question

[JustaGT]

How do you tape off your car before polishing? I know to tape off weatherstripping, trim and badging but do you also tape off the gaps, like in between the fenders, hood and doors? Thanks

 

[redrocket16]

FAQ - "What kind of tape should I use to mask off trim?" - Adam's Polishes Forums

 

[T0RCH3D]

I only tape of badging and some weatherstripping near pillars, as most will say the more you detail the less you mask off. Taping is not a bad habit though, and can save your ass. But I would have to say going as far as taping between panels is a waste of time and tape.

 

[luke1333]

I only tape of badging and some weatherstripping near pillars, as most will say the more you detail the less you mask off. Taping is not a bad habit though, and can save your ass. But I would have to say going as far as taping between panels is a waste of time and tape.

i agree taping between panels is a waste of time lol just wash it after and spray or air hose out the jams. and also i tape everything that i dont buff. Cover my top in a sheet and windows and tape up everything else, mirrors, cowl, weatherstrips, emblems, grill, lights etc

 

[JustaGT]

Thank you!

 

[JustaGT]

One more question. How do you use the porter cable around the COBRA lettering on the rear bumper if you have stainless steel cobra inserts. What is the easiest/best way. Thanks again.

 

[MattZ28]

Personally, I'd mask off the lettering and if you really want to be anal, polish those areas by hand using a minimal amount of product. Running a buffer over the lettering will cause a mess of built up residue. (this is assuming you have inlays/stickers in the bumper lettering. If not, you can buff over it without any real issues)

 

[T0RCH3D]

As Matt mentioned, I taped mine off and then went back carefully over the inserts just to be safe.

 

[JustaGT]

Thanks again Matt and Torched. I will tape them off and finish the back of my car today. I have the chrome SS inserts on my car. I have been taking my time but man this is a long process! haha