Looking for really skinny tape

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RAG

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Anyone know where I can find some really skinny tape for detailing - I've been using the 3/4", 1.5", 2" and 3" blue painter's tape (3m/Scotch), but sometimes I wish I had 1/4" and 1/2" tape. Anyone have any suggestions (other than cutting the tape)?



Also, I also often wish I had flexible tape (like for taping off sun roof moldings). Anyone know of any flexible tape that doesn't leave residue?



Thanx
 
I think you would have better results with the 3M 233+ on trim pieces that bend or arch in different directions. The 233+ (green) is moderately more elastic in comparison to the Blue. The 233+ is manufactured in sizes smaller than 3/4" but I think you will be hard pressed to find it. Also, because the adhesion/inch on the Green/Blue tapes you may be better off with regular "tan" mask in sizes less than 1/2" due to the higher tack. My local ABS carries it. HTH.
 
A client of mine had 1/8" tape from Detailing Dynamics (just add .com for their site). They did his clearbra and he asked if I used it to tape off the edges to prevent product from getting in. Worked nice.
 
G35stilez said:
A client of mine had 1/8" tape from Detailing Dynamics (just add .com for their site). They did his clearbra and he asked if I used it to tape off the edges to prevent product from getting in. Worked nice.
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Yes, for taping off the edges of clearbra, skinney, flexible tape would be perfect. Also for pinstriping. I'm going to talk to some people I know at a local body shop to see what they use and where they get it.



Thanks.
 
Went to a auto paint supply store and found the mother-load of tape options. I bought all the differnt sizes of green tape, ranging from about 1/8" to 2". I also bought some of the 1/4" flexible tape forgoing around tough corners - expensive, but if I figure my time is worth 1$/minute and it saves me a few minutes each time I use it...it'll more than pay for itself.
 
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