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Old 09-24-12, 07:57 PM
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Blue painter tape is mainly for surfaces where peel off is a problem, not so good for solvent paints. 3M rates their tape products on a 4 or 5 notch scale of adhesion/durability and blue is usually 1 where body shop grade is 4-5. Get fine-line or automotive grade 4-5 and make sure about your expiration dates. All pro grade 3M masking tape will have a small expiration date printed inside the roll. 6-8 months is the professional service life of an opened roll(though it will seem to adhere after that).
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