Re-mask between primer/topcoat or not?

[chris-s]

Our little Pegasus 700 has a wide (6"-8") red stripe along the hull just below the rub rail that is in need of repainting, its various shades of faded red. As an experiment, I did the section across the stern last year but didn't really have time to do the sides. I'm using Toplac red with a roller (works fine for me) and I didn't use a primer last time when I should have done to get a better finish as the red is slightly translucent and you can see hints of the underlying color imperfections. So for the sides I'm going to use the primer, tinted 50/50, before the topcoat. I would use a 'plastic' masking tape and aim to do it within a few days. - hopefully! The question I have is, after applying the primer should I remove the masking tape and then re-mask before the top coat, which seems like it would be really awkward to realign?

Chris

 

[The Q]

Often masking tape sticks to the Set paint, it's best to remove the masking tape before the paint goes solid.
Next weekend I'll be reapplying masking before doing the antifouling..

 

[Stemar]

OK, so I'd better buy a few extra rolls of masking tape! Four sides of the hulls, two coats of boot top - that's 16 boat lengths, plus the transoms, two of antifouling - 8 more boat lengths. close to 240 metres, assuming I don't mess it up too badly! ?

At least, if I'm taking it off as soon as I've done, I can use the cheap stuff! Any recommendations as to makes to use or to avoid?