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This guide walks through the full car masking process a panel at a time, and points you to the right product for each job along the way.

Whether you’re replacing a broken plate or mounting a newly purchased plate for a customer at your auto shop, this guide is here to help you understand everything you need to know about removing and mounting number plates. While number plate installation is often treated as a routine workshop task, achieving a professional finish that […]

We’ve created this comprehensive guide containing everything you’ll need to know to properly mask off the car doors in preparation for painting. From choosing the right products to the ideal techniques – we’ve covered it all right here. Before masking the car door, you’ll first need to mask off the door windows using masking tape […]

Fine line tapes are versatile tapes that can help professionals to achieve clean, sharp results when painting walls, cars, boats, or even aircraft. In this blog, we’re going to be looking at how auto body shop professionals can use fine line masking tapes to provide the high-quality results that customers expect. The JTAPE range of […]

A broken car window can be inconvenient and frustrating for any driver. In situations where a vehicle will be exposed to the elements or the driver needs to continue using it before repairs can be made, it’s often necessary to apply temporary protection to the area. This is why we’re introducing our Seal Wrap as […]

Lettering is as important as any other aspect of painting, but it isn’t something that every professional fully understands. From the automotive repair industry to the painting and decorating industry, lettering and the mechanisms which achieve it are crucial to becoming a well-rounded professional who can deliver high-quality work to customers. To be able to […]

When running a business, making smart changes to your ways of working can translate to significant savings in both time and money, which can be passed on to customers. One of the ways this can be done is through the efficient use of masking films. Masking films are versatile pieces of equipment, which are utilised […]

In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the masking films JTAPE have on offer, but for now, let’s look at a top-level view.

Our range of fine line masking tapes offer precision and flexibility, not to mention properties such as UV resistance. Each of the fine line masking tapes in our collection can perform well for an array of applications including striping, colour separation and more complex projects. Comparing JTAPE fine line tapes in detail To help you […]

Why is proper tape removal important for painters? Experienced decorators are well aware of the fact that achieving a high quality overall finish depends more on attention to detail than on the paint itself. One of the most frequent mistakes that can degrade the standard of work – resulting in wasted time, materials and money […]

But when ductwork isn’t properly sealed, air leaks out, wasting energy, putting strain on systems, and leaving occupants feeling less than comfortable. That’s where aluminium foil tape makes all the difference. With that in mind, let’s look at how you can properly use foil tape to ensure a quality and professional finish across all of […]

In this guide, we cover the best practices for masking apertures guaranteed to help prevent overspray, reduce rework, and achieve a perfect, clean finish for your customers every single time. What are vehicle apertures? A vehicle aperture refers to any opening or space in the car’s body where parts fit together. For example, the door […]