I had this brilliant idea that after the dash cluster metal was painted, I would cover some of the painted surfaces with painters masking tape to keep from scratching the fresh paint while reassembling other dash items. The time between painting and tape application was about 10 days. When I removed the tape last night, all of the paint came off of the bottom of the small gauge housings, on both sides, some on the face of one cluster. I had stripped the old paint down to bare metal, washed off the stripper, lightly sanded the bare metal with 600 grit sandpaper, then sprayed new paint from aerosol cans. Was the tape the problem? Or were the metal surfaces not properly prepared before painting? Primer coat first? The sight of peeled paint last night was a depressing way to end the restoration day!
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Primer probably would have helped. Another consideration with masking tape is the length of time it is left on and the temperature. The longer it is left on the surface, the more apt it is to cause a problem, and if it is cold, it is harder to remove without peeling. One trick painters use is to rub the tape lightly on their pants leg to remove a little of the "sticky" before they apply it to fresh paint. -
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Use the new Green or Blue tape and it don't stick like the old onesComment
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Definately use only GOOD painters masking tape if you must. Masking tape on newly painted surfaces is always a risky proposition. Use a metal prep before you repaint and do prime your work. If you're going to try the masking again - bring your work inside for a few days where it's good and warm (allow it some time to cure - the longer the better). Apply your tape when and where you need it to work - and remove it when your not working around the area. Pull your tape off by pulling it along the surface - do not pull away from the surface. - you might have better luck just being very careful during the reassembly process. Good LuckComment
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Joe:
Working for a company that produces many different tape alternatives; I suggest you call customer service for recommendations on the different applications. Tape technology has come a long way since these cars were built; and there are many different solutions that didn't exist years ago. Try 1-888-364-3577Comment
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I also have to repaint my cluster because it got smacked by a pole. You have my sympathy!
3M's new tape is the flourescent green stuff. They're going to discontinue the beige one because the new one releases better. Same prices.
It might be just me, but I only have this peeling problem with aerosol cans, never when I paint with a gun. I don't have that much experience painting cars, so I wonder if this is typical?Comment
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Thanks for all the advice. My solution is to cover the painted parts with a towel and tape the towel in place, no tape on the paint. I am still concerned that the paint is not adhering to the metal and that it will have again, just bumping the painted surface.Comment
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Joe -
Clean it thoroughly first, then prime it before you color-coat it; the primer is essential.Comment
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I absolutely agree with Mr. Hinkley on this. The primer is even more important on this item since it is primarily made of zinc and paint of all mannner has a problem adhering to zinc. Just try to paint some galvanized metal sometime! I would prep the part by sanding well and then etch it with vinegar just prior to painting to remove the oxides or prime with a self-etching primer like PPG DP-90 primer. This is the king of primers im my opinion, and I use it on almost every metal part that I paint. Some have said that it is not so good since the elimination of the lead from it a few years ago, but I think that it is still the king!
Regards, John McGrawComment
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