Taping technique... how do you polish the area under the tape??

[lookaught]

Forgive the über noobish question, but I searched and can't find anything on this...

I understand taping off the plastic, cracks, etc when using a PC or other powered tool, but how do you polish/wax the area that the PC does not reach b/c of the tape? You still need to apply wax to this area, and even by hand you can get some wax/polish into cracks and onto plastic...

What's the technique for these areas?? Im really interested to know how you pros do it.

Thanks!

[Davect06607]

by hand, if you get some in the crack just wipe it right out.

[Mike @ einszett]

The tape's edge should meet with the edge of the trim. If you still miss areas after removing the tape, apply a vinly/rubber protectant on the plastic and then treat the area. By treating the trim first, any wax or polish residue will come off easily.

[Silver Phoenix]

I block it off as best I can, then carefully apply the wax when I go near the cracks and plastic. If I DO get wax in the cracks I take the edge of a microfiber towel, and put it between the cracks and slide back and forth getting rid of the wax in there, or get a stove top blade (just a plastic scraper almost like a surf wax remover) and put it in between a towel and crease it over, and insert it. I dont start with wax near the cracks though, when the applicator pad barely has any wax on it, I go towards the area and very gently/carefully apply it