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Carter Brey · Post by **Carter Brey** » Dec 7th, '09, 09:25

Count me also among the walkers on the wild side.

In addition to rags and acetone, I use a little tool I bought years ago at a hardware store. It's basically a one foot-long section of rigid Venetian window blind with a handle on it. I can jam it into an edge and slide it along as I go.

Carter

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Dec 7th, '09, 11:26

"Fellow workers, unite"

Here is a golden oldie, a blast from the past. As Sir Yogi Berra stated, "Deja vu all over again".

The year is 2005 AD.

http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... road+knife

What goes around comes around again.

O J

Jim Cornwell · Post by **Jim Cornwell** » Dec 7th, '09, 11:49

Tapeless sounds smart. Professional painters rarely use masking, relying on a steady hand and proper brushes. For the occasional run, drip or splatter of varnish on gelcoat that the rest of us may experience, what's the best cleanup? What's the best remedy for old and well-cured varnish spills?

jbenagh · Post by **jbenagh** » Dec 7th, '09, 16:22

To remove cured varnish, I've used Interlux Interstrip 299E and been pleased with the results. This is the replacement for Pintoff which was recommended by the varnishing guru, Rebecca Whitman.

Jeff

2tocruise · Post by **2tocruise** » Dec 8th, '09, 07:30

Does anyone know if Interstrip 299E will also remove cured Cetol?

We've had pretty good luck with the green 3M tape; but a PO seemed to be of the non-masking school of thought. All well and good if you clean up the dribbles, but they did not.

Maybe this spring well live a little more dangerous and try some of the non-masked methods...

Dick Villamil · Post by **Dick Villamil** » Dec 9th, '09, 11:48

I only leave any masking type tape on until the paint sets up. For multiple coat applications I use 3-M Fine Line tape - pricey but well worth it. Also - to remove masking tape and residues I use vegetable oil or WD40 - the oils penetrate the tape, soften the glue and it comes off easily with a scraper. Just remember that you ned to degrease thoroughly before painting.

Michael Heintz · Post by **Michael Heintz** » Dec 10th, '09, 09:11

A friend of mine who is a pro told me to be sure the area you taping is well waxed, the tape will lift off much easier.

Also you probably know this get the tape with orange core, available at the Depot.

Hate the tape and try to do without at all costs........

plumber · Post by **plumber** » Dec 11th, '09, 10:16

You may find this a bit funny but for small stuff I've used post-its, works and they remove themselves after a wile.

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