But in both cases, the solution is expensive – especially when it involves the labor of sanding.ĮZ Edger from Hostar in Norcross, Ga., doesn’t make tape. There are foam tapes with sponge on one side that, in many cases, give good results. Typically, the paint will pull against the hard edge of the tape, and the painter ends up with a stair-step bump on the surface. “The tapes need to provide complete protection over the painted surfaces,” Seawright says. “Good quality tape will provide complete protection.” Taping finishes over exposed paint presents its own separate concerns to the painter. “The variety of conditions increases the importance of using a premium masking tape,” adds Guck. “The product needs to be removed after a quick bake cycle.”
Up North, it’s typical to work against cold mornings and warm afternoons. A key element here, Seawright says, is speed. Others are done in the high humidity of the Coastal Carolinas. Some applications occur in the Phoenix sunshine. Most shops need a product that can stand the elements. “This is especially important in baking applications or the use of heat to cure the paint,” he says. Intertape’s Seawright again points to the need for getting a well-defined paint line without leaving any adhesive transfer after removal. recommends its Master Grade 846 masking tape in applications that involve the high curing temperatures for automotive painting. In such a case, they will need a specific tape (UV masking tape).
“They also should expect clean removal of the tape after putting the car in the oven or after putting it outside.” Ask yourself the following questions, Hajoui says: What’s the temperature that I’m going to use to bake? How much time the tape will stay on the car? Is there any specific product that I’m putting on the car? They need to verify if there’s a specific treatment that they will apply to the car, such as UV, Hajoui says. “Painters should look for the elongation of the tape,” Hajoui adds.
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