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Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 8/29/2007, 3:39 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy (Ken F)

: Thanks for the suggestions, folks. As a follow up, I used blue masking tape.
: I removed it from the hull while the epoxy was nice and green and had no
: problem at all removing it. However, I caught some flue after applying a
: seal coat to the inside of the deck, so I was delayed a few days in
: applying the fiberglass and removing the tape. That was more of a pain to
: remove, I got it off, but I could have pulled it off quickly instead of
: picking off pieces if I had removed it sooner.

: Next time I think I will try electrical tape.

: I have found packing tape often leaves a gummy surface when removed. I have
: been cleaning it off with "goo-gone", hoping that does not
: affect the epoxy.

: Ken

Just scrub the area you've used the goo-gone with soap and water and a scotch brite pad to make sure.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy
Ken F -- 8/29/2007, 1:28 pm
Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy
Dave Houser -- 8/30/2007, 7:24 pm
Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy
Acors -- 8/29/2007, 3:51 pm
Re: Epoxy: Masking Tape and Epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 8/29/2007, 3:39 pm