ChargerMatt Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 What tape do you guys all use? I have tried frog tape and the generic kind, but both barely stick to my car at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 You may have reduced adhesion if the object you are taping has SVRT on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Look at my post above...they have 1/8" all the way up to 3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeobx Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The smallest I've been able to find is 1". I used a razor blade to cut down a roll the last time, that was a pain. Like I said I may have to linger over it with the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Has anyone seen the blue in 1/4 inch. I have a pin stripe down the side that is a pain. Want to take it off but the wife likes the look ( Might have to hit it with some S&H in the spring..."sorry dear the buffer got away from me":rolleyes: Check an auto parts store in the paint section. They should carry a couple of different widths of the 3m green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Has anyone seen the blue in 1/4 inch. I have a pin stripe down the side that is a pain. Want to take it off but the wife likes the look ( Might have to hit it with some S&H in the spring..."sorry dear the buffer got away from me":rolleyes: Here is a link to the 3M/Scotch tapes. The green "specialized" automotive tape is hard to find in the big box stores. You can get the 233+ all the way down to 1/10 of an inch and goes all the way up to almost 3 inches. They call that "performance" tape. You can get the green, "Automotive" performance tape in 3 sizes. You can get it from Amazon with no tax, free shipping for $5. TBH, Almost every video I've seen from newbie's to professional detailers, usually have the blue on their car. The blue is all purpose according to their website, and doesn't have automotive application on their chart. If they are the prett much the same price, I say get the green. Opinions may differ, but I highly doubt blue painters tape is going to hurt your car. All Tape Masking Tape, Automotive Masking Tape, Green Masking Tape, Yellow Masking Tape, Scotch 233+, Fine Line masking Tape, Refinish Masking Tape, Waterborne Masking Tape, Automotive Masking Tape, Autobody Masking Tape, Car Repair Masking Tape, Collision Ma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Has anyone seen the blue in 1/4 inch. I have a pin stripe down the side that is a pain. Want to take it off but the wife likes the look ( Might have to hit it with some S&H in the spring..."sorry dear the buffer got away from me":rolleyes: Smallest I've seen is 3/4" and I don't think it was 3m. Paint stores carry 1" and up. May have to tape it, with excess to top or bottom and polish, then peel off and re-tape, overlapping on the already polished side. Or, buy a fat roll, (3.5") and use a band saw. Trim down the whole roll. Yeah... that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeobx Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Has anyone seen the blue in 1/4 inch. I have a pin stripe down the side that is a pain. Want to take it off but the wife likes the look ( Might have to hit it with some S&H in the spring..."sorry dear the buffer got away from me":rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I prefer the 3m green painters tape. I think it sticks a little better than the blue. Green is for auto's and blue is for your home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Keep your tape where you keep your ADAM'S products... not too cold, not too hot. 3M Blue Painter's Tape, no other. Have 3 sizes on-hand at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 3M blue or green... do NOT use frog tape... there is a chemical additive in the adhesive that reacts with moisture to 'lock' the edge. This chemical is safe for the walls in your house, but not necessarily for the paint or trim on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I prefer the 3m green painters tape. I think it sticks a little better than the blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I used the 3M blue. Just make sure you read the packaging as there are several degrees of adhesive aggressiveness available in their lineup. You want the 'Original' which has a 'medium' tack for most uses. Don't let the package color fool you...it's blue tape. Here's a handy Chart from the 3M website. PDF Chart 3M US: ScotchBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'll have to try 3m then. And for whoever asked, I use it to mask off my vinyl decal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Another vote for 3M blue. Works better than any other kind I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcss383 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have always used 3M blue painters tape and it has worked perfectly MOST of the time. I have had a roll or two that just doesn't seem to be very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TazMan Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 What's the tape being used for and where are you applying it? You may have to use some of Adam's APC on the area before applying tape. Suggest you run this by Dylan@adamspolishes.com or mabe he will answer in this thread. How about it Dylan - what's your take on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 What tape do you guys all use? I have tried frog tape and the generic kind, but both barely stick to my car at all... Same here. I've used the green and blue tape, neither stick to my car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 i use the 3m blue painters tape with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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