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Masking off to paint stripes, tape recommendations? sources online?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by BOSTONCAMARO, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. I am using PPG base clear and need to mask off stripes after I paint the base which is one color, then using another color for a stripe, then when dry will clear it all together.

    What do you guys recommend for tape? something that won't bleed through which I have seen on some other peoples cars.

    Any easy source to buy it online?

    thanks, Tim
     
  2. tbird37821
    Joined: Jan 11, 2007
    Posts: 146

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    Get 3M blue fine line tape. That's what we use on our custom paint projects ,works great .

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  3. have a link to a source online? or even pics of what the roll looks like...is it vinyl?

    thanks!
     
  4. tbird37821
    Joined: Jan 11, 2007
    Posts: 146

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    Just google "3M blue fine line tape" and pick who you want to buy it from. It is a plastic tape that comes in many different widths depending on what size stipes your working on.
     
  5. I found it, going to have my dad pick it up at the local paint supply place..thanks!
     
  6. Roger Walling
    Joined: Sep 26, 2010
    Posts: 1,149

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    Make sure you get the automotive line of tape.
    There is a line for homeowners that is blue and is not for cars.
     
  7. oh i know that for sure roger, thanks, the tape needs to be vinyl...
     
  8. dadseh
    Joined: May 13, 2001
    Posts: 526

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    this was my first attempt using 3M blue tape.....awesome stuff!!!
     

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  9. philly the greek
    Joined: Feb 15, 2009
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    from so . cal.

    I use a combo of blue fineline and paper tape. Always 3M , don't ever use the cheap tape .
     

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