Using Tape during Polishing.

**Accumulator** · 10-17-2018, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Older

You don`t see a Pierce-Arrow on every street corner. :-)

Pity about that....

**tropicsteve** · 10-17-2018, 06:42 PM

I definitely tape off trim when polishing glass. it`s worth the effort for sure.

**Stokdgs** · 10-17-2018, 08:14 PM

Sometime, we can talk about using 1 continuous length of tape for the entire object that is being taped instead of zillions of little pieces, all stuck together..

And going around tight curves with that same continuous length of masking tape..

Let me know when you want to talk about this..
Dan F

**Accumulator** · 10-18-2018, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by tropicsteve

I definitely tape off trim when polishing glass. it`s worth the effort for sure.

I can`t bring myself to polish glass at all due to the chance of that stuff getting someplace I don`t want it.

**Stokdgs** · 10-19-2018, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

I can`t bring myself to polish glass at all due to the chance of that stuff getting someplace I don`t want it.

Amigo -
I just use a smaller pad, tape that rubber gasket that is right next to most glass, use a little over 600rpm, and have no problems hitting something else.. On a Makita Rotary even..

Dan F

**Accumulator** · 10-19-2018, 02:52 PM

Stokdgs- Yeah, but you`re a seasoned Pro

But seriously, the Cerium Oxide (?) I`ve seen people use always appears to be pretty runny/messy stuff and I`m just sooo paranoid about an "oops!"

And !oh man! if I ever got rotary holograms on glass....I know, I know..but holograms are maybe my #1 phobia. Well, one of `em anyway...

**Stokdgs** · 10-19-2018, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Stokdgs- Yeah, but you`re a seasoned Pro

But seriously, the Cerium Oxide (?) I`ve seen people use always appears to be pretty runny/messy stuff and I`m just sooo paranoid about an "oops!"

And !oh man! if I ever got rotary holograms on glass....I know, I know..but holograms are maybe my #1 phobia. Well, one of `em anyway...

Mi Hermano, El Accumalator`,
But you are a seasoned Pro too !!!

Try this - get a bottle of Zaino Z12 Clear-View Glass Polish; it is very easy to use and with a machine, (even with a Porter Cable 7424) makes quick work of glass leaving a really nice finish.. No problems, no issues..
Never leaves holograms, removes completely..

I use it on Client`s glass all the time, especially the sunroof.. And I always tape off the rubber around the glass first.. 2 pieces of tape - half around on 1 side, the other half from the other side..
DanF

**Accumulator** · 10-20-2018, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Stokdgs

Mi Hermano, El Accumalator`,
But you are a seasoned Pro too !!!

Nah, I`m a talented amateur...like Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps

IMO one isn`t a Pro unless paid to do it, but that doesn`t necessarily imply a lack of expertise. (Yeah, yeah I know

I do belabor that point; I`ve trained in, uhm...serious things...with people who do that stuff for a living. No matter how good I am, there`s still a difference between me and them and I won`t disrespect those people by putting myself in their category. Figure it oughta be the same with people who Detail cars for a living too.)

Anyhow...

Thanks for the tip on the Z12, maybe that`ll end up being the first Glass Polish to satisfy me. I`ll definitely keep it in mind when I`m ready to get serious about this topic.