What type of detailing tape to use.

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06VISTA

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Guys what kind of tape should i pick up for masking of the car, so no wax gets on the vinyl or in the seems?
 
06VISTA said:
Green is painters tape correct?
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Sure is, Automotive grade ( Sold at Autobody Suppliers / Paint suppliers ), blue is usually home painters tape...The Green is available in alot more sizes, at least that I have seen...
 
Padron said:
Sure is, Automotive grade ( Sold at Autobody Suppliers / Paint suppliers ), blue is usually home painters tape...The Green is available in alot more sizes, at least that I have seen...
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Isn't it supposed to remove easier/leave no residue? I have 3M blue painters tape and it always leaves a residue on the rubber trim like around the windshield etc.
 
Surfer said:
Isn't it supposed to remove easier/leave no residue? I have 3M blue painters tape and it always leaves a residue on the rubber trim like around the windshield etc.
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I have never seen any residue left from the 3M Green, I also think it seems to have a stronger adhesive ( Sticks Better ) than the 3M Blue, also the Green comes in 1/8 or 1/4 inch size that I really like for small seams between panels.

I find the Blue also tears easily around tight bends / emblems.

My2c :)
 
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3M Blue, Scotch, any painters tape. Never used the green, don't know if any differents.
 
I used Blue, and also had some residue left on the hard rubber trim. I did notice that there are a couple types of blue as far as the stickiness.
 
So then use the green?, I dont want to have to deal with removing residue.
 
Grimm said:
I used Blue, and also had some residue left on the hard rubber trim. I did notice that there are a couple types of blue as far as the stickiness.
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Your correct,one is multi purpose..this is the one leaving behind the resindue..there is another grade under the multi purpose..but i dont have it in front of me..
 
I use 3M.

What ever you guys do DO NOT buy "Duck" brand painters tape. It shed a ton of little blue specs right into my brand new Megs pads while passing over it! :mad:

I was LIVID when I realized what had happened.
 
Avengeance said:
I use 3M.

What ever you guys do DO NOT buy "Duck" brand painters tape. It shed a ton of little blue specs right into my brand new Megs pads while passing over it! :mad:

I was LIVID when I realized what had happened.
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where did you buy the Duck brand? i used some blue tape my wife got me at Lowe's and I didn't check the brand before I tossed the wrapper :)
 
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