WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF JTAPE?

Let’s explore how bespoke masking solutions, including tapes and films, can benefit trade professionals and elevate their work. Different ways tape can be tailored Masking tapes and films can be tailored in several ways to meet specific trade needs. Here at JTAPE, our masking solutions can be altered through a variety of means, including the […]

Going bespoke with your masking products allows professionals in industries like automotive, painting, decorating and retail to achieve enhanced performance and improved efficiency, all while saving valuable time. JTAPE’s years of expertise mean that we can provide various bespoke masking tapes and films to meet the unique demands of each project. Let’s explore how bespoke […]

Why masking and painting a textured wall can be challenging, even for professionals For the average person, masking and painting a textured wall themselves will, in most cases, result in below-par results. This will likely lead to a phone call being made to a trade professional, but despite offering an undoubtedly better finish, it doesn’t […]

Tape physical properties The physical properties of tape can vary massively depending on the job that they’re required to do. Let’s take a look at some of the differences that make tapes stand out. Carrier/backing material The carrier, or backing material is the material that the adhesive is applied to. Depending on your use case, […]

What is trim tape used for? Trim tape is specially designed for use on external vehicle trims such as door rubber seals, window rubber seals, and rear quarter glass. Trim tape is edged with a flexible plastic strip which slides behind the trim to lift the rubber, ensuring a perfect paint finish every time, with […]

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, you’re likely to notice a […]

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 double-sided foam-based tapes, how do you […]

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 you save time and money. […]

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. While this is a fairly common […]

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 applications, but choosing which foam tape […]

Whether you’re protecting the car windows when hand painting, spray painting, or simply carrying out detail work – there’s a process to follow. This guide will show off our top tapes for masking off car windows before taking you through our simple step-by-step instructions for getting the job done seamlessly. Best Tape to Use on […]

Whether you’re painting or refinishing a vehicle – having access to all the right tools and equipment for the task at hand is essential. In particular, the automotive tape you choose must be right for the job. So, how can you ensure your automotive tape is serving its purpose and will leave you with the […]