Interdeck: Re-tape betweet coats?

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:23 pm

Can anyone with Interdeck experience suggest if it's better to pull the tape between coats and re-tape, or if it'll pull clean after the second coat goes on.

I'm using fine-line tape for the edges and blue tape over it to widen the masked area.

Thanks!

Post by **Tim** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:43 pm

Well, I haven't used Interdeck with Fine Line tape, but I've had no problem pulling up both #225 silver tape and #233 green tape after two coats.

Just don't leave the tape on any longer than you have to, assuming you're outdoors. Do 2 coats in 2 days, and try and pull the tape off the second day.

Good luck!

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:05 pm

Thank you, Tim!

The first coat went on this morning, the second will go on tomorrow.

I'll let you know how the fine-line works out and post a photo...

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:56 pm

Had a bit of dew last night, but not enough to loosen the tape except for the circle around the cowl vent. Re-taped that area, painted, then pulled the tape after an hour (the Interdeck was dry to the touch).

Pulled clean - looks great!

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:40 am

I didn't use Interdeck, but when I did my non-skid (two coats) I simply double-masked it. After applying the first coat I stripped off the top layer of tape, then took the second layer off after the second coat.

It's a bit of extra work, but I used a Duradeck-type coating, and if you let it dry at all it tears unevenly on the tape line. I ended up with a very smooth edge.

Post by **Tim** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:15 am

OK, now you absolutely need to post more pictures of your boat. That little taste isn't enough.

Looks nice!

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:40 pm

Hey Peter - the double masking tape is a great idea, I'll have to remember that one.

Here's a before and, not "after" since she's a ways from being done, a "current" photo of the boat.

Standard West Coast Triton. The original gelcoat was red but in poor condition. Now she's back to her original color with her new paint job.

Post by **dasein668** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:16 am

Looking very nice!

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:56 pm

I've read this thread a few times, but this is the first time I've been able to load the photos. What a great looking Triton! I like the red, and the Interdeck looks great with it.

Rachel

Ancient Race · Post by **Ancient Race** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:25 pm

Greg wrote: Pulled clean - looks great!

Does look great Greg. Is it a stock Interdeck color, or did you mix and match?

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:49 am

Is it a stock Interdeck color, or did you mix and match?

It's stock Interdeck "Beige".