Originally Posted by
Ron Ketcham
For those of you who do a lot of this sort of work, look into the portable masking unit at Autobody Toolmart`s web site.
I have the big double paper roll unit, but the single roll (Astro #8234) is great for mobile guys as well as fixed operations. (Have the big one as I do a lot of painting, etc) There is another for a buck less, but does not have the handle for carrying.
The 18 inch paper works great, although the 12 inch will do fine. 12 inch, 3 rolls for $27.49, 18 inch, 2 rolls same $27.49. Will last the average detailer a year.
Next thing is to get a sleeve of the Hystik 3/4 inch "automotive" masking tape. depending on what you would use it for, there are two types, both are heat resistant so they don`t leave a residue if they have to be left on for a few days, not so with the "big box" general purpose masking tape.
These tapes, for a sleeve of 12 rolls will cost for the low grade $18 and the better grade (I recommend moving up to this one) is $30 a sleeve.
Having a set up like this really speeds up the work, reduces overspray leakage, easier application and removal, you name it, it`s a winner.
Grumpy
Bookmarks