Painting Boot Stripe

[Jim]

I'm planning on painting my boot stripe next spring with a one part polyurethane paint. What would be the best masking tape to use and do I have to remove it after each coat while the paint is still tacky? Or, can I leave the tape on until all coats are completed?

 

[Rick D]

Use 'Thin Line' Tape

for a sharp separation and no run-under. No need to take it off between coats as long as you get the job done in a week or so. Rick D.

 

[john]

automotive blue masking

tape is the way to go. The paint can dry and you can still remove it fairly easily. Don't use conventional tan masking tape. You'll be sorry!

 

[Terry]

WE'VE USED WHAT JOHN SUGGESTS...

Home Debt/Lowes carries the blue masking tape used for painting. Easy on/off. Leave it on until you're through and it comes right off. Press it on firmly on the wet paint side so that you get a good seal to prevent bleeding under the tape. Stuff works great, and reuseable.Terry