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    This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

    Greetings All,

    I'd like to talk about tape... and all it's tackyness.

    I seem to be having a hard time finding a good & tacky tape that I can use to tape off trim and other miscellaneous things around that car. I'd be very grateful for any & all suggestions.

    Thanks,
    Frank
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    Frank Kecseti
    Detailing Hobbyist
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    Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

    Have you tried Meguiars tape or 3M Auto tape?
    Rupes 21 / Flex 3401 / G110v2 / GG3"
    Thoryamaha919 AKA Evan
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    • #3
      Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

      Originally posted by Evan.J View Post
      Have you tried Meguiars tape or 3M Auto tape?
      Evan,
      I wasn't aware that Meguiar's even offered a tape. As for "auto tape", my local PepBoys only had a 5 pack, so I went with another brand. I've ony tried Frog Tape and 3M Painter's Tape as I had both readily available.
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      Frank Kecseti
      Detailing Hobbyist

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      • #4
        Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

        Be careful with the frog tape as I have heard that it will leave behind residue on trim. I have used the 3M blue Painters tape and havent had any issues. You will find if its cold or the trim is wet at all the the tape will have a hard time sticking so just keep that in mind.
        Rupes 21 / Flex 3401 / G110v2 / GG3"
        Thoryamaha919 AKA Evan
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        • #5
          Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

          Read the label on painter's tape, look for delicate surface tape.

          "fishing for swirls in a sea of black"
          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
          David

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          • #6
            Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

            David & Evan,
            Thank you for the advice. I'll certainly keep my eye out for those.
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            Frank Kecseti
            Detailing Hobbyist

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            • #7
              Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

              3M blue painters tape is pretty much the defacto detailing tape used by most detailers primarily due to it's ease of release and lack of residue. It's a bit pricier than other masking tape, but the ease of use is what sets it apart.

              Our masking tape was great, but due to lack of sales it has been discontinued.
              Michael Stoops
              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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              • #8
                Re: This might be a little "tacky" (pun intended)

                I don't like the 3m at all. I just got some hyStik Production Grade Auto Masking Tape-3/4 #815 and it's working great. Straight tares, no residue, holds up against water and oil, sticks real well and comes off easy.

                DetailingByM.com

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