Best Masking Tape/Technique for Clean Paint Line
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06/04/20 09:32 PM
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I’m getting ready to spray some new paint on my 70 Challenger taillight bezels. I did a test run on an extra bezel and got a less than perfect masking line. Can I get some recommendations on a good masking tape for this kind of work and and tips/techniques to get a clean line when finished. I used basic blue tape which was probably my first mistake. Is the a good choice for precision masking? https://www.amazon.com/3M-06525-Yar...QI/ref=pd_sim_263_3/139-5041310-0536702?Thanks!
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Re: Best Masking Tape/Technique for Clean Paint Line
[Re: Neil]
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06/04/20 11:15 PM
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There is a product I used when I did School work experience at the local bodyshop. They called it "fine line" and it was on a thin roll and you could do all sorts of tricks with it. It barely left an edge when you pulled it off. Sorry, I don't know the product name, but I think this is it: Fine Line
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Re: Best Masking Tape/Technique for Clean Paint Line
[Re: srt]
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06/05/20 07:12 AM
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3M has a new fine line masking tape. our body shop used to use the blue vinyl tape. it worked great, much better than the light green tape, but doesn't like to stick long term in the curves. we now use a light purple tape. it has something built into it so it makes bends and stays there, i don't have a part #. when i order it from the paint store salesman i just ask for the 3M purple tape and he knows what i am talking about.
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Re: Best Masking Tape/Technique for Clean Paint Line
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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06/05/20 09:58 PM
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Boeing used to use a Nitto tape, till the cost cutters came in and stopped it. Its a yellow tape that is just wierd but works for perfect paint edges.
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