MONEY AND TIME SAVING TIPS

[Deacon]

Hi Guys, just wanted to pass along a supply and time saving tip. To save on masking tape and time, go to a fabric store or perhaps Walmart and buy about a yard of clear vinyl. I don't know what the thickness of mine is in mils but it's probably about 1/32 in. thick. Thick, strong stuff. Cost me about 4 bucks. Divide this into sections that are about 2 ft. by 1 ft. or whatever your preference is. These pieces of vinyl will slide right up under and partly around most headlights and can be encouraged with a non-metal putty knife or similar tool. Does a much better job of protecting the finish, saves on tape, and is a whole lot faster than taping around the whole h/l. And they can be used over and over. Works great for me.
If anyone else has any time or money saving tips, how about passing them along. God Bless.

[t4k]

Good idea. I've been using clear plastic sheets like you would use for an overhead projector presentation. I like your idea better!

[patriotwsr]

Works like a champ for under $10. I made 6 sheets 12 inches by 20 inches.

[t4k]

I am still trying to find this material. I have seen some very thin sheets but nothing you guys are talking about.

[Roo]

My Walmart doesn't have a fabric department so I just bought the clear non adhesive shelve liner. I haven't tried it out yet but it looks like it will work great. I will post my results as soon as I use it and will probably get some pics of it in use too.

[t4k]

My Walmart doesn't have a fabric department so I just bought the clear non adhesive shelve liner. I haven't tried it out yet but it looks like it will work great. I will post my results as soon as I use it and will probably get some pics of it in use too.

Very nice Roo, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

[Roo]

Here is a pic of the clear non adhesive shelf liner in action. Works great and will hold up to the sander hitting it better than tape does.

[candyman]

Thanks for the info. I also picked up a non skid roll of shelf paper that feels like rubber. I will test it this week and post the results. I have polished two HL's that seemed like a film lifted up from the bumper when I pulled the tape off. The bumpers surface were rubber or similar material, with a fading and chipping appearance. I am using the same blue tape thats in the photo that is posted. I try not to over wet the lens when I wipe down after sanding. Candyman

[t4k]

Here is a pic of the clear non adhesive shelf liner in action. Works great and will hold up to the sander hitting it better than tape does.

Very nice Roo....thank you!!

[candyman]

I tried the shelf paper on a Ford Taurus: Did't work too well due to shape of lens. It worked fine on a lincoln Towncar, and a Honda. I can save some money on tape because I can reuse both types of liners that I purchased. I just need to work with it some to get the hang of it. I was able to wedge it under the light and taped the edges down. Candyman