Effective Auto Masking Tape Solutions Can Help Improve Productivity.

Bring paint designs to life – we’ll study your process and recommend comprehensive and efficient solutions including products, application methods and overmasking protection.

Create sharp paint lines and designed edges efficiently with integrated solutions that include fine line tapes, die cuts, crepe masking tapes and films.

Details are critical when you need to repair during manufacturing – our masking solutions can help, including critical windshield flange masking.

Painting the entire body one color first has the advantage of making the roof paint slightly thicker so water will flow away rather than pool at a paint ridge. The speed required on the production line may mean that after baking further masking is done while the vehicle is still warm.

Apply pre-taped masking film 3M™ High Temperature Paint Masking Film 7300 to the front of the vehicle, windshield, and sunroof. While applying, open the masking film out, making sure to secure it with 3M™ Performance Masking Tape 2380.

Rear hatches have more complex shapes, making applying by hand hard to do consistently. Die-cuts of Scotch™ High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4737 can be made to match these complex shapes, with tabs to make placement consistent and easy.

With experts around the world, our Global Automotive Masking team can come to your site to make recommendations and ensure your creative paint designs work all the way down the line. Our collaborative solutions are designed specifically for OEM applications and processes to help save time and reduce expenses while bringing your creative vision to life.

A masking film needs to be gentle on the underlying surface as well as covering it. This product provides excellent conformability and is soft enough to resist scratching the clear coat or other protective layers, yet tough enough to resist temperatures as high as 310°F/155°C for 1 hour during paint cycles.