How to polish without taking out the Striping

Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by jake_b, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. jake_b

    jake_b Obsessive Detailer

    what do you guys do when compounding/polishing paintwork without damaging the striping tape?

    my friend had damage his back in summer when i let him borrow my machine and he passed his stripings and got removed..
     
    jake_b, Feb 6, 2008
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  2. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    You can go around them, tape them off, or very lightly go over them if you have the experience.
     
    Asphalt Rocket, Feb 6, 2008
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  3. Nica

    Nica Banned

    :nod: I agree with Asphalt Rocket, either avoid them, tape them off or just very gently go over it...if at all possible avoid them as they can get damaged quite easely. Taping them work fine too..just my :2cents:
     
    Nica, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. Divine Detail

    Divine Detail DB Pro Supporter

    Tape the top edge off and go along it with the polisher, doing your full process. THEN remove and tape along the lower edge, go along it again. That's the only way that you aren't going to get a small area that is left untouched.
     
    Divine Detail, Feb 6, 2008
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  5. advanced detail

    advanced detail Two Bucket System Washer

    I agree, tape or go around.
     
    advanced detail, Feb 6, 2008
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