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When I try without the painters tape in the past I'd ended up with something not quite as bad as the example on the left here. (Not my photo)
I'm sure I could get good enough to do it properly that way. Seems like using just the right amount of caulk, and no more, is likely the key.
So did you do the painters tape plus wet finger?
Yes, and when I pulled the painter's tape up it pulled the caulk away from the counter. Trying to understand how to NOT do that.
You have to pull the tape up almost immediately. If the caulk starts curing, you'll pull it away with the tape.
And make sure the surfaces are clean and dry before you start.