Interdeck: Re-tape betweet coats?

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Interdeck: Re-tape betweet coats?

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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.

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Post by Tim »

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!
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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...
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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!

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Post by Peter »

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

Looks nice!
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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.

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Looking very nice!
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Post by Rachel »

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.

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Greg wrote: Pulled clean - looks great!

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Does look great Greg. Is it a stock Interdeck color, or did you mix and match?
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Is it a stock Interdeck color, or did you mix and match?
It's stock Interdeck "Beige".
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