Masking off before polishing...

[96Lude]

I was wondering if any of you can give me an estimate of how long it takes you to tape off a car before polishing. I polished my dad's car which is a 97 Civic Sedan and it took me almost 2 hours to tape it off. I also taped off all the windows which might have been overkill, however it seems like it took way too long.

[carnut00]

I can tape off my car an 04 Grand Prix in about 20 minutes.

[96Lude]

Originally posted by carnut00
I can tape off my car an 04 Grand Prix in about 20 minutes.

Holy smokes! Now I really feel slow.

[SL1CK]

Don't feel slow, I'd say on average, the "average" detailer would take around 45 minutes.

It took me a little less than an hour, and I know Mike said he takes up to an hour and a half sometimes to tape off the car.

[rascal]

Yeah...I would say on average about 30 to 45 minutes. It really depends on the car. I know that I use old terry and MF towels to cover the air cowling near the hood and that cuts down on alot of taping. I also do the same thing on the trunk.

[SL1CK]

Good idea rascal.

I usually use old newspaper.

[96greencivic]

I only have a 2dr civic so it only takes me 20 or so minutes.

[harley130]

I have a F150 Screw Cab and it took me a hour yesterday to do mine.