Which tape for masking

[imported_RedlineIRL]

I`ve seen that people use blue tape and green painters tape for masking. Is there much difference between the two? Does one have less tack than the other?

[BigAl3]

i use both the blue & green 3m painters tape, the only difference is you can get a smaller width with the green, like such below. as far as residue afterwards, i haven`t really noticed a difference. just remember to peel real slow when taking it off...

[corvettecrazy]

I only use the blue tape....I`ve had paint peel with the green painters tape.

[Old Pirate]

I use the low tack 3m blue tape.

[SVR]

low adhesive 3M blue tape here too.

[Greg Nichols]

I use the Green, I have not noticed a difference in performance b/t the blue and green and the green is cheaper by about a 1-2$ per roll.

[toml]

I had the upper windshield molding replaced on my Accord. Warranty job but the dealer didn`t tell me what was involved (for example, taking out the windshield), and the repair job is worse than what I started with. They`re going to try round #2 this week.



But back to the tape. The dealer`s windshield repair contractor used 2" green tape in two long strips to secure the molding to the windshield and roof of the car. I used my blue 3M 14 day tape to cover the remainder of the molding. When I took them off a day later, the green tape left a nasty residue on the trim that took me nearly an hour to get off. The blue ... none.



My vote is the 14 day blue.

[imported_fishbonezken]

I`ve got a question about the blue tape.



If I were to do a test spot and split a panel into two using the blue tape, and polish a panel where my foam pad will touch the tape. Will the tape leave behind sticky hardened residue when I remove the tape?



thanks in advance

[SpoiledMan]

I`ve got a question about the blue tape.



If I were to do a test spot and split a panel into two using the blue tape, and polish a panel where my foam pad will touch the tape. Will the tape leave behind sticky hardened residue when I remove the tape?



thanks in advance

Not in my experience. I`ve used both blue and green and have bought and used nothing but blue in the last 8-10 years with no problems.

[DantheMan]

I use both.. Can`t say that I`ve had problems with either.

[Ralliart16]

i`ve used both. The green tape seems to have a stronger adhesive / stickier