[woodpecka]

I plan to do my first detailing this weekend with the Klasse AIO + sealant and a PC orbital 7424.

What should I tape up?

[Envious Eric]

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ocess-bmw-550/
step four in the above article

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ore-polishing/
last paragraph

Basically, the trim that is not painted, over thinned panel edges, and rubber trim around windows

[TOGWT]

Painter’s Tape (Masking Tape)

Mask areas which would be difficult to clean afterwards and or any parts which can be damaged or stained if it comes into contact with the pad or polish being used.

When to use masking tape;

1. To avoid discolouring the trim with synthetic polishes
2. Avoid soiling the pad when going over black trim. The dirt from the rubber gets pulled into the pad an being transferred
3. Avoid polish residue built up along the seams of the trim.
4. Tape edges of paint as to not polish too far since paint is usually thinner on the edges.
5. Also, tape paint seams to avoid residue in the jams.
6. Badges or emblems or anything with ‘sharp’ edges that you are likely to 'catch'
7. Use masking tape to protect from ‘burning’ trim (rubber, vinyl or metal); around windows, badges, light surrounds etc, can also be used to mask panel edges to avoid thinning the paint surface
8. Tape trim and protruding edges, and any panel gaps that are hard to get into to clean.
9. Tape some newspaper to the windows and over wiper blades and lower windshield trim.

Use one hand to hold the roll taut and to guide the piece as your press it into place with your other hand. Scotch® 3M Painter's Tapes are the most versatile in the Scotch® masking tape line. The low adhesion levels make them suitable for use on both coated and non-coated surfaces and are specially designed for safe use on delicate or smooth surfaces such as glass and painted metal, even on freshly painted surfaces.

[woodpecka]

I understand that the trim and edges must be protected of the rotary but is it not over-kill for an orbital with the klasse AIO? (PC)

I understand that the AIO is not a compound so the risk of burning the edge paint is very low.

Thanks for your experience sharing!