Taping when using a "one-step"

dschribs

dschribs

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I know taping is a must when using a true polish, but what about when using a "one step" product such as Optimum Poli-Seal - should I still tape?
 
dschribs- I don't consider taping a must even with (regular abrasive) polishing, and the only times I'd do it with a one step are a) if the paint is *so* thin/fragile that edges/corners/etc. need protected and/or b) if the one step in question stains trim badly and contact with said trim is likely.



So unless you have a very good reason to do it, I wouldn't bother.
 
If I'm doing a one-stepper I don't tape. Unless you're polishing at very high speeds chances are you're not going to burn the trim with a finishing pad and a one-step polish. BUT if you have trim that's oxidized I'd probably tape that as it may suck up the polish.
 
Yea taping is optional all the time. I rarely ever tape. If you have thinner paint or alot of "catch" edges or are still fairly new to the rotary then go ahead and tape. If your already highly skilled, fairly smooth surfaces using a D/A and have a decent amount of paint there's not a huge advantage to taping. Just my opinion of course but I've been doing this a lot of years and never had any reason that I needed to absoultly tape yet.
 
Is it just me, or are a lot of polishes and compounds more trim-friendly these days :think:



Used to be, you got certain products on black trim and it was a *huge* PIA to get 'em off, scrubbing with APCs/etc. Now it doesn't seem to be nearly as big a problem and I don't worry about it *nearly* as much as I used to.
 
Finish polishing and AIO's, I don't tape up. If I plan on doing compounding, then I tape stuff I could get in to trouble with.



Accumulator, I think most stuff is less-likely to stain now a days. I try not to push my luck, though.
 
It really shouldn't matter if you're doing a 1 or a 6 step detail process for taping. If the machine can burn the trim or the product can white or dull it out why risk 10 minutes of taping?
 
Heh heh, I usually use trim-friendly LSPs, so I just wax/seal right over anything that somebody would tape :D



For that matter, the stuff I use for a one-step is the same way; it's something I'd use on trim intentionally.



But none of the above relates to potentially fragile things and yeah, if in doubt, I'd tape it.
 
Accumulator said:
Is it just me, or are a lot of polishes and compounds more trim-friendly these days :think:



Used to be, you got certain products on black trim and it was a *huge* PIA to get 'em off, scrubbing with APCs/etc. Now it doesn't seem to be nearly as big a problem and I don't worry about it *nearly* as much as I used to.
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I've noticed the same thing... when I was pumping out 3-4 full monties a day at GM I can remember me and the other guys burning the hell out of trim (and not giving a rat's a$$ about it either... it was a quantity, not quality detail shop), but nowadays... I'm really not sure whether it's the polishes or the experience, but I've noticed that the polishes I use these days are not so "stainy". Also, I'm certain it has something to do with the piece being stained, too. I'm sure window trims, side moldings, etc. aren't the same today as they were 15 years ago... IME the only thing that can burn stuff is either a wool pad or a cutting foam pad at high speeds... don't use wool much these days, but if I do you can bet you a$$ that I tape up.
 
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