Preferred brand of masking tape?

[RosharonRooster]

I get mine on Amazon. I get alot of things on Amazon. Usually delivered next day...sometimes same day. That's better than driving anywhere

 

[DanMcG]

I have used it for at least 10 years for general taping, such as floor protection.

Same here, We used it for everything back when I worked in the construction industry, but I'd be afraid to try it on finished paint.

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

@texasking , @shine @Barry Any of you guys remember what the beige/creme 3M tape was called? Was it 231? That was the go to tape for years before the green and yellow came out. I really liked that tape. Only stuff we used prior to the yellow and green.

 

[texasking]

Used tons, but never paid much attention to the number. The jobber I still use (over 35 years), I will ask tomorrow. Everybody I knew used the same tape locally.

 

[Vanillagorilla]

I use 3m yellow for general masking, and the the 3m green for super critical things. I use the q1 yellow on occasion too and its pretty good. The 3m is a little better

 

[Jim C]

@texasking , @shine @Barry Any of you guys remember what the beige/creme 3M tape was called? Was it 231? That was the go to tape for years before the green and yellow came out. I really liked that tape. Only stuff we used prior to the yellow and green.

chris, i believe it was the 233 tape. that was tan if i am not mistaken. i had a bunch of rolls of it here in 1/8" for years. after that they came out with the 233+ which is the current green followed by the yellow. just an fyi you can get the green and yellow automotive on the construction/home side of the market as well. 401 is the green and 301 is the yellow. its the exact same tape.

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

chris, i believe it was the 233 tape. that was tan if i am not mistaken. i had a bunch of rolls of it here in 1/8" for years. after that they came out with the 233+ which is the current green followed by the yellow. just an fyi you can get the green and yellow automotive on the construction/home side of the market as well. 401 is the green and 301 is the yellow. its the exact same tape.

Thanks Jim. That tan tape was good stuff.

 

[texasking]

6334 3/4" 6340 2" is what he told me.

 

[Jim C]

6334 3/4" 6340 2" is what he told me.

yes those are the part #'s. the tape series or type for that # is 233.

 

[Slofut]

I haven't tried this on automotive paint, but I have used it for at least 10 years for general taping, such as floor protection.

INCOM | Polyethylene Abatement Tape

Polyethylene abatement tape is designed specifically for the Abatement industry. The thick polyethylene sheeting tape offers a durable working surface while the rubber adhesive will bond well to most surfaces, even in lower temperatures. Ideal for use with poly sheeting in abatement applications.

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Sticks extremely well, yet leaves no residue, even after weeks. I have yet to have it pull finish.

There are multiple brands available. The PTAK is available with pinked edge or square, as are the other brands.

Any thoughts?

Painted a fabric covered airplane some years ago in Imron. Shop owner that was performing stc's seemed jealous of the nice paint job as he sprayed everything with lacquer or dope. I walk in and he has an 18" piece of DUCT tape plastered on the wing he was working on, says it's faa test, if it doesn't pull the paint off it passes. I said if it does pull the paint off I'm decking you, he realized I was dead serious. But lucky for him, he ripped the tape off with no damage. I later found out that there is a test like that. Doesn't matter, he would have found himself missing chicklets...