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9 Considerations When Choosing & Using Foam Masking Tape

No two foam tapes are the same.

Car Pillar Posts Explained & How to Mask: A, B & C-Posts

Body shops and repair shops will know the importance of masking off different car parts, but knowing what to use and where can sometimes be a roadblock that prevents you from getting the desired finish.

5 Automotive Masking Techniques You Should Know: Back Masking, Pinstriping and More

Although you might not give it a second thought most of the time, many masking tape techniques are used every single day by body shop professionals to help perfect their repair and painting jobs.

Step-By-Step: How to Properly Apply Cloth Tape for Sanding Car Paint

Sanding is a vital step in preparing a car’s bodywork before many different automotive painting jobs.

Survey: UK Drivers’ Biggest Fears

More motorists are navigating UK roads now than ever before.

How to Mask a Car Door for Painting

Car doors are often one of the first things your clients will look at when inspecting a professional paint job on their car, simply because this is where they’ll get in and out of their car.

Step-by-Step: Masking Body Swage Lines & Edges with JTAPE Blending Tape

Swage lines and edges add dimension to the body panels of a car.

Using Fine Line Masking Tape for Lettering: How-to Guide

Achieving clean lines for fine details like lettering on vehicles can be tricky, even for the most experienced professionals.

5 Uses for Aluminium Tape & How to Use

Aluminium tape is one of the most versatile solutions out there.

Using Mounting Tape for Automotive Mirror Fixing

It goes without saying that car mirror glass should always be fitted and secured properly.

How to Mask & Paint a Two Tone Car

Car owners often want their vehicles to stand out from the crowd.

Why High Temperature Tape is Important for Automotive Body Shops

Auto body shops use various tapes and masks in their everyday work, but it’s not often that one tape will be sufficient for multiple repair or paint jobs.