What masking tape do you prefer?

**allenk4** · 01-24-2015, 08:09 PM

The 3M Precision Masking Tape showed up at me local Pep Boys this week

Same price as 233+

Because it doesn't have the crepe backing, the roll looks like it doesn't have much tape on it. Did a double take

**conman1395** · 01-24-2015, 08:36 PM

For tape that leaves no residue, search for Mike Phillips article on burning tape.

**Belphegor** · 01-24-2015, 08:47 PM

Subbed

**SameGuy** · 01-24-2015, 08:56 PM

Same price, Kyle? I'll keep my eyes open. I pay about $3 a roll for the yellow 06552 tape and I like it. But if I can find 06529 for anywhere near the 233 price I'd like to try it.

**allenk4** · 01-24-2015, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by SameGuy

Same price, Kyle? I'll keep my eyes open. I pay about $3 a roll for the yellow 06552 tape and I like it. But if I can find 06529 for anywhere near the 233 price I'd like to try it.

My Pep Boys doesn't carry the yellow

233+ and Precision were the same price today

I think $5.99

**SameGuy** · 01-24-2015, 11:45 PM

Yeah, that's a price I'm ready to pay. I can get 233+ locally for around $6 a roll, or online for $4. Best I've seen for 06529 (the 3/4" Precision) is close to $9 each. Uh, no thanks.

**custmsprty** · 01-24-2015, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by SameGuy

Yeah, that's a price I'm ready to pay. I can get 233+ locally for around $6 a roll, or online for $4. Best I've seen for 06529 (the 3/4" Precision) is close to $9 each. Uh, no thanks.

6529 is over kill for detailing, that ipg tape I posted is a comparable tale to the 233 at a much better cost. We sell a lot of that compared to the 3m products.

**SameGuy** · 01-24-2015, 11:59 PM

I looked for it and could only find the 505 for around $4 a roll if I got a case of 12 or more. If I got that many I'd have to get out the FoodSaver and vacuum seal a few rolls to keep them "fresh" for a year. I just don't detail enough cars to buy by the case!

**geekdout** · 01-25-2015, 01:16 AM

CarPro just released their own line of masking tape. I will be getting some with my next non AG order.

**custmsprty** · 01-25-2015, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by geekdout

CarPro just released their own line of masking tape. I will be getting some with my next non AG order.

It may say Carpro but I'd bet $100.00 it's not made by them, just branded for them. Their are only a few manufacturer's of quality masking tape in the USA, I can count them on one hand.

From their website:
CarPro masking tape is manufactured in an ISO 9002 registered plant to meet worldwide quality standards.