what tape do you use for your hinge?

[Imakesigns]

i have been using 3m painters tape for years. the other day i figured out i could buy twice the tape for the same price. who here uses standard .94 tape (white color) from lowes for hinging? who uses painters tape? am i wasting money with the painters tape?

yes, i do believe this could be a waste of money. the amount of tape i process in a year could lead to hundreds in savings if not thousands with a cheaper product. call me a 'penny pinching, stepping over dimes to pick up nickles, tightwad, cheap mo jo....'

 

[Andy D]

We use painters tape, not sure of the brand but my favorite is the orange color
I agree though, painters tape is a waste for vinyl application. A thick, medium to high tack, masking
tape works best.

 

[TonyC]

Masking tape

We buy masking tape from auto parts stores. Currently using a 3/4" yellow tape made by 3M. We tried the cheaper stuff but it does not tear off evenly and can be a pain.

 

[visual800]

we use 3m masking tape from lowes. I have used the auto tape but why spend the extra money is you dont need it.

 

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

I use the blue painters tape from lowes, as well. I tried the white tape, but it does seem to come off clean, which to me is much more important than cost.

I have used the green tape from the auto painters supply, and like it, as well, but to get it is a special trip to another store. I'm always at lowes, so I just pick it up when I'm there...

 

[Gene@mpls]

Started this business 19 years ago after selling my bodyshop (got tired of insurance companies telling me what I could charge) - have never used anything but green 3m body tape- 3/4 and 1.5 inch. Used to get it at NAPA but from ABody supply is cheaper, and they deliver. Costs money to make money and this business is a moneymaker.

 

[bob]

The difference between 3M, in whatever color gets you off, and whatever is in second place is measured in light years. For myself, I use plain old vanilla 3M masking tape. Over the years I've tried a plethora of other brands and they all come up wanting.

 

[tbullo]

3M 2020 here too.

 

[rjssigns]

3M 06656 Yellow Automotive Refinish Tape (3/4" wide)

I still paint vehicles, bikes etc... so its always in the shop.

 

[Billct2]

3m masking tape from the auto body parts store.

 

[Z SIGNS]

I've searched the planet for the perfect tape

Been using this for a long time.Nice price good quality.
http://www.uline.com/BL_6097/3M-200-Masking-Tape

 

[Jwalk]

For delicate jobs like interior dry wall I play it safe and go with painters tape. with exterior applications I use the normal off white wannabe tape, I started using it because I needed more adhesion but then also realized I didn't need painters tape for the rougher surfaces.

 

[AaronSSsignsKC]

3m 301+ yellow tape.

 

[SightLine]

3M 2020 here too.

Also here..... our supplier I get our tape and blades from (RS Hughes) gave us a couple of rolls of the 200 a while back to try since its cheaper but I did not like it. Been using the 2020 36mm (like 1.4" wide rolls) for a several years now. Get it by the case and its very reasonable.

 

[The Hobbyist]

I hate to sound stupid ... ... but what is meant by using tape for a 'hinge'? Are you talking about laying down vinyl, or ???

 

[ddarlak]

1.5" Sherwin Williams masking tape, $1.96 a roll

 

[Jester1167]

3M 233+. Need something that will hold at high temperatures and not leave adhesive. Yes it's expensive but I can trust it but I use less tape and more magnets now.

 

[The Hobbyist]

I haven't laid vinyl in a long time, but it would seem that a set of rare earth magnets would serve very well as a hinge on vehicles.

 

[SightLine]

I guess I could also point out that we do use magnets a lot as well. However on a LOT of the vehicles we work on they are useless. We do a ton a buses, ambulances, and trailers that are not steel sides.

 

[Pippin Decals]

I actually use the cheap tan/brown painters tape from the dollar store. never had a issue yet in the 9 months of using it on everything i apply to.Glass,paint etc..