When choosing the right tape, it’s important to consider all the different properties and how they might work for your specific application. Tack is one of the properties to think about when making your decision. Some tapes offer high tack, while others have low tack. Understanding your needs and the…
Do you find that some materials are more difficult to bond with adhesive, while you have no issue with others? This could all be down to surface energy and its link to adhesion. Whether you’re working on metal or plastic surfaces and trying to use rubber, silicone or acrylic-based adhesives,…
Foam masking tapes are a useful addition to the toolkit of any automotive professional because of their versatility. However, selecting the right foam tape for the job can make a huge difference to the quality and appearance of the finish. So, when it comes to choosing between single-sided and…
Choosing a masking film can depend on many factors, including the temperature resistance required and the intended application. Whether you’re covering surfaces in the body shop or masking off the surfaces of vehicles, masking films will typically be designed with a range of features and properties that improve efficiency, helping…
Masking films are excellent tools for covering a variety of surfaces in automotive body shops, from vehicles to flooring. But when searching for the right masking films that will save you the most time and money, you might notice that many of them have undergone something called corona treatment.
No two foam tapes are the same. While they might have a similar construction, they’re often used for different purposes, suitable for use under different conditions and can be single or double sided depending on what’s required. Foam masking tapes are highly versatile and can be used for various…
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