Tony's car "Karma" has arrived

[conekiller13]

Originally Posted by awr68

Thanks!!

We are going to take our time putting it together...don't want to scratch it!

Better stock up on the blue painters tape........

[96z28ss]

Originally Posted by conekiller13

Better stock up on the blue painters tape........

Whoa!! do not use blue tape. Use the green stuff. I know first hand that the blue tape should not be used.

[lhkustoms]

Anthony, use the 3M yellow "banana" tape. has less adhesive than the green. but do not use the blue tape.

[awr68]

Good to know guys!

[Ricochet]

Right on! Congrats to both you & Jen!! Been along road coming that has seen it's ups and downs. Of late - nothing but ups! Can't say enough about what Pete and his crew have done with their time - let alone the sponsors that ponied up to make your dream come true! Couldn't happen to nice people! I think it is safe to say there is going to be some midnight oil burning soon, so you better rest up my friend!

[Vegas69]

Congrats on being one step farther down the winding road. Car looks awesome man. I always use the blue tape. You just have to buy it with low adhesion. I'm sure you remember me using the painters plastic when I initially built my car. That worked out perfect. Just make sure the paint in clean before laying down the plastic. That or just put the first scratch on it in the garage to get over that perfection feeling. haha

[awr68]

Thanks for the kind words guys...it's much appreciated!!

Brent, the late nights have already begun! We built this house 11.5 years ago and I never finished the garage. So now with time running out and the car heading home I find myself out there a lot! The cabinets have all been relocated to what I think will make for a much safer storage space for Karma, I did lose some counter top space...but I will be fine with what’s left! I cut a door into the parts room from the garage so I don't have to access it from outside anymore! Remember it rains here a lot! I finally have all the drywall finished, smooth wall finish (no texture) as that’s what I do for a living. Two of the bays are painted and I'm priming the 3rd this weekend. Hope to have it all painted by next weekend! It’s kinda time consuming as the ceilings are white and the walls are a light canvas color. Then I need to plumb the sink, trim out the new door, and wash the floor one more time....then we are ready for Karma's homecoming!!

I’ll post before and after pics of the garage when I’m finished…

[MarkM66]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

Whoa!! do not use blue tape. Use the green stuff. I know first hand that the blue tape should not be used.

What happened with the blue tape?

[awr68]

Originally Posted by MarkM66

What happened with the blue tape?

I know he used it on his wheels and played hell getting it off. However I believe it was on there for a couple years. Not sure where else he used it on the car?

[GregWeld]

Tape is rated in HOURS of use -- and or whether or not it can be exposed to sun.

Put some standard (tan) masking tape on something - set it in the sun for a couple hours... and then try pulling it off.

Green can be left on for a month - and take the sun - but according to 3M - you shouldn't leave it on or expose to the sun (I know this having owned a couple of Grand Banks - and doing LOTS of varnish work!).

Yellow is the 3M pro finishers tape - and can be exposed to UV and leaves no residue behind...

There is a "right" tape for almost every job... but it takes a little research like any of the rest of the parts we use etc. Get it wrong - and you've got a big mess.