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06VISTA
10-25-2006, 06:48 PM
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?
abrcrombe
10-25-2006, 06:57 PM
3m blue tape
Padron
10-25-2006, 07:04 PM
3m blue tape

3M Blue works, But I like 3M Green Better
XterraOverload
10-25-2006, 07:04 PM
scotch or 3m blue
ScottB
10-25-2006, 07:31 PM
painters tape .... usually blue.
06VISTA
10-25-2006, 07:32 PM
3M Blue works, But I like 3M Green Better

Green is painters tape correct?
Padron
10-25-2006, 07:38 PM
Green is painters tape correct? 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...
Surfer
10-25-2006, 07:48 PM
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...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.
Padron
10-25-2006, 07:55 PM
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.
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 :)
sparkie
10-25-2006, 08:03 PM
3M Blue, Scotch, any painters tape. Never used the green, don't know if any differents.
Grimm
10-25-2006, 08:37 PM
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.
06VISTA
10-25-2006, 10:22 PM
So then use the green?, I dont want to have to deal with removing residue.
joe.p
10-25-2006, 10:57 PM
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.
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..
Avengeance
10-25-2006, 11:42 PM
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.
DrMike
10-26-2006, 02:42 PM
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.

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 :)