WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF JTAPE?

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 […]

So how does this work and how might it impact your tape choices? Read on to discover the meaning of surface energy, how it’s measured, and everything you need to know to choose the best tape for working with different materials with varying surface energy levels. What is surface energy and how is it measured? […]

To help with the decision, we’ve created a guide to single and double-sided foam tapes, including their uses and which tapes from our range are best for the different automotive tasks mentioned. What are single-sided foam tapes used for in automotive? From overspray prevention to priming and masking swage lines, foam tapes featuring single-sided adhesive […]

JTAPE Masking Films At JTAPE, we’ve designed an excellent range of masking films suitable for a wide variety of jobs. Whether corona-treated films are your priority or you’re typically working at high temperatures, we offer the perfect masking film options for body shop professionals. Check out our top masking film products below. Breathable Masking Film […]

In this guide, we’ll explain what corona treatment is and why it’s added to masking products in the automotive industry. And since we have such an excellent selection of corona treated masking films, we’ll also include some of our top product recommendations from our JTAPE range. What is Corona Treatment? When a material is described […]

Here, we’ll guide you through the main considerations to account for when choosing and using your foam masking tape. Whether you need a tape that’s high tack or low tack, highly temperature resistant or just one that’s suitable for low bake ovens, there’s a foam masking tape for all purposes and needs. JTAPE Foam Masking […]

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 […]

There are a few key considerations to think about when choosing your tape. From its purpose down to the materials at play – no two jobs will have the same requirements. Below, we’ll go through everything body shop professionals should consider when deciding which automotive tape is right for the job. Automotive Tape Types There […]