What kind of Tape does everyone use

[Sirgibson]

I`ve used the the 3M Blue painters tape (less residue version) before and it still left a bit more residues than I prefer. I`ve heard about a 3M Green? How does this rate? I`ve also noticed what appears to be like a clear Saran wrap like substance.



Am I to believe the best stuff we can use is on rubber/plastic trim can be used on actual paint surface as well?





Joe

[C. Charles Hahn]

I use several different tapes, from the 3M Blue to 3M Green and Yellow, as well as the Meguiar`s masking tapes. Some adhere better to some surfaces than others so I just keep a variety on hand.

[StuLax18]

Using the 3M blue now because when they came out with some new version of it they gave away a roll for free.

[JohnKleven]

3m blue or green on some plastics. The green stocks good but also spits a lot of adhesive.

[JCturboT]

3M Blue here too.



Jeff

[DHCrocks]

I`ve been using the 3M blue they have a tape with a formula that is low tack and made for freshly painted surfaces. that seems to work pretty good with little to no residue but if it get`s wet it won`t stick.

[PAR Detailing]

I use 3m yellow. Its always worked well for me.

[David Fermani]

Depending on what product you`re using, I highly suggest removing your tape after buffing to avoid the product building up a hard edge/line at the edge of the tape. If can be a paint to remove when it`s left to dry. I actually have been taping as I go with great results.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Depending on what product you`re using, I highly suggest removing your tape after buffing to avoid the product building up a hard edge/line at the edge of the tape. If can be a paint to remove when it`s left to dry. I actually have been taping as I go with great results.



Great point David -- I tend to do the same, masking a panel at a time and only as much as needed.

[SpoolinNoMore]

Moved to Meg`s tape from 3M blue and I prefer the Meg`s tape slightly more, however it really doesn`t matter that much as long as it doesn`t leave a big adhesive mess behind. Just get whatever`s on sale at the time :)

[Sirgibson]

Thanks for the responses.



I used the Blue Tape (new formula, less adhesive) and didn`t have a basis for comparison. I believe a combination of High Humidity (that`s Atlanta for you) and leaving the tape on too long was the cause for little more residue than I preferred.







Joe