Taping areas off, what type of tape do you use?

[mledwinka]

Title says it all I guess. Just curious if some have specialty tapes or perhaps a bad experience with taping trim off etc. I did a search but did not find the answer to this question.



Thanks,



Mike

[imported_kgb]

3M Blue Painters Tape works the best for me. Using a product that won`t stain trim works even better though. ;)

[imported_Amused]

3M Blue #2090

3M Green #233+

[Accumulator]

Yeah, get the real 3M stuff. I used a generic blue tape from Lowes and it *really* stuck! I had to use a lot of 3M Adhesive Remover to get it and its residue off, huge mess, big job. The more expensive 3M tape is money well spent.

[MorBid]

I used to use the tan masking tape (read only from a autobody supplier) but now have switched over to using the Green Tape from 3M.



I but both of different sizes available

[Porkanbeans]

I use the neon green 3M tape. Just sticky enough to stay on through the polishing steps, yet easy to remove with no residue. Great stuff.

[MorBid]

yup that`s the one :xyxthumbs

[mgm2003]

Yeah, get the real 3M stuff. I used a generic blue tape from Lowes and it *really* stuck! I had to use a lot of 3M Adhesive Remover to get it and its residue off, huge mess, big job. The more expensive 3M tape is money well spent.



A painter recently gave me a tip. He applies the tape to his skin (arm, around his waist, etc..) to remove the excess glue before laying it down on the paint. When you remove it, you don`t have any glue residue to deal with, and you won`t risk damaging a painted pin stripe in case there is a `weak` spot in the paint.

[chevyguy28]

Anyone know a good place to buy the 3M tape in bulk? I go through a lot of rolls between tracking, autox, and detailing.

[Porkanbeans]

I get it at my local PBE store. They always have plenty in stock. I`m not aware of any place online to buy in large quantities. Maybe try Googling it?

[mixxmstrmike]

Anyone know a good place to buy the 3M tape in bulk? I go through a lot of rolls between tracking, autox, and detailing.



for genuine 3M Painter`s tape. It saved me about 50-70 dollars when I bought them from eBay when I painted my house!



eBay is actually pretty good for some items.



-Mike

[Chang]

is there a problem with using regular old masking tap?

[GaryRz]

is there a problem with using regular old masking tap?



Too sticky. Leaves residue.

[GaryRz]

is there a problem with using regular old masking tap?



Too sticky. Leaves residue.

[diamond dan]

yes, the generic beige masking tape will often leave sticky residue behind. expecially if the tape is a little older. this once happened to me and the time i spent on clean up was tremendous.