3M masking tape

302 Z28 · #16 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadmerc

The blue tape isn't very good, it was the first time I tried it, though it would probably be ok for masking for primer. I didn't leave it on very long, so I really can't say that it wouldn't peel up paint.

The problem with the blue tape is not that it will lift paint, it is designed not to do that. The problem is that it does not leave a crisp division line.

Vince

onebadmerc · #17 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 06:00 PM

You are definitely right about the 3M blue tape not leaving a crisp line, I found out yesterday after painting. I have two rolls left and instead of wasting them I could use them when I primer parts or to paint my shed.

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