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Old 02-23-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Answered: taping for painting

ok this spring i am going the wagner power spray route to paint my car ( x your fingers) should i pull tape after each paint step or leave on till final clear coat.


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No you won't replace the tape, but use a good tape-green 3M tape...don't use a powersprayer with automotive grade paint though, tip is too big. In fact, I don't think I would ever use a Wagner Power Sprayer to paint a car, even a commercial vehicle
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No you won't replace the tape, but use a good tape-green 3M tape...don't use a powersprayer with automotive grade paint though, tip is too big. In fact, I don't think I would ever use a Wagner Power Sprayer to paint a car, even a commercial vehicle
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No you won't replace the tape, but use a good tape-green 3M tape...don't use a powersprayer with automotive grade paint though, tip is too big. In fact, I don't think I would ever use a Wagner Power Sprayer to paint a car, even a commercial vehicle
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i have read in a few posts that some were using the wagner, believe you can get different tips. thanks for the advise on the tape.

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