Masking Tape

[jneely]

Does anyone have any suggestions for masking tape. I seem to remember a 3M tape that was stretchable and good for masking along curved surfaces. I cannot remember the name though.

[Sea Hunt Video]

Check out 3M Vinyl 471 Tape. It is priced on the high end but it works.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/ ... 769&rt=rud

[jneely]

Thanks. That is what I was looking for.

[Jim Walsh]

I've used 3M Scotch 2093EL which is an edge lock blue painters tape for a few years. It can be left in place for a couple weeks and will leave no residue when removed. A bit pricey but a very good performing tape. I'll never buy the bargain basement stuff again, life is too short.

[John Stone]

I only use one tape on the Far Reach. 3M 233. It’s inexpensive, it’s solvent resist, and can be left on for a few day. It does not bend, per se, though there are techniques one can use....

I have used it to mask off for bottom paint, Awlgrip, Brightside, kiwi grip, and gallons of varnish.

Highly recommended.

[Ben Miller]

I only use one tape on the Far Reach. 3M 233.

From what I can tell (on the internet) 3M is marketing that tape for the automotive repair market. Do you buy it at auto parts stores?

[John Stone]

Hi Ben. I purchase it from Jamestown Distributors.