Thread: applying BC/CC and door jambs etc

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

I usually BC/CC the jambs first, then back mask and spray the rest of the car a day or so later. How you back mask is the key, otherwise you risk overspray in the jambs, or a hardline where you have back masked.

On a smaller vehicle, I hang all the parts around the car and shoot it all at once. Then install doors, fenders,hoods, etc afterwards.

Bill S.

I really like using the thick foam type tape that 3M makes, but dang it gets expensive!!!! I've been using their other narrow soft line tape with the vinyl top layer and adhesive below it that holds it up off the paint a bit and makes for a soft paint line, easy to wet sand out.

What do you guys use in the shop, Bill? Always looking for a bit less expensive method!!! Panel painting is a lot easier, but with metallics, Tri-coats, etc I've never been able to get the paint right unless the car is assembled??????

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I really like using the thick foam type tape that 3M makes, but dang it gets expensive!!!! I've been using their other narrow soft line tape with the vinyl top layer and adhesive below it that holds it up off the paint a bit and makes for a soft paint line, easy to wet sand out.

What do you guys use in the shop, Bill? Always looking for a bit less expensive method!!! Panel painting is a lot easier, but with metallics, Tri-coats, etc I've never been able to get the paint right unless the car is assembled??????

I also use the foam tape (they make different sizes for different jobs)...

Bill S.