General Masking Techniques: Selecting Materials And Techniques

Standard Operating Procedure for the general masking of a vehicle in preparation for paint. Outline the panels to be painted using a back-mask technique with 3M™ Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+ and secure the tape directly to 3M™ Overspray Protective Sheeting. 3M™ Trim Masking Tape should be used window gaskets/moldings. 3M™ Precision Masking Tape is an excellent option for adhesion to textured surfaces or where a clean line is desired (even with waterborne paint).

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What part of this video talks about "Removal".
Thanks for wasting my time.

[@3MCollision]

+Jessica Smith What information on the removal of masking materials were your looking for?

[@jessicasmith3380]

+3M Collision Repair Solutions In the intro, out states there will need tips on removal, but there were none. All I saw was a company trying to sell its "specialty masking products". I would have appreciated some actual tips on removal (very important step not to neglect, because of not done correctly can ruin your paint work). Perhaps some guidance for people on when to remove masking, as in how long do you wait for paint to dry before removal, technique so as to prevent the paint from cracking or peeling up when pulling up the tape (I.e. don't pull up, but pull back on itself to cut the edge nicely), what to do if you have a thick build up of paint at the point of masking (I.e wait until completely dry then use a blade to cut an edge and to ensure paint does not peel away, or do you just pull it up wet). If pulling up wet masking, how best to avoid ruining your fresh paint. Sure,
it's nice to show us what products are available to aid in the masking process, but there's no point having brilliant products if you don't know how and when to remove them to give your paint work a clean finish.
If you say in your video that you'll cover "removal", then cover removal.

[@3MCollision]

We'll get this sent to the video team. Those would be excellent SOP video topics.

[@jessicasmith3380]

+3M Collision Repair Solutions I never actually expected a response, or for my message to be used constructively. What a nice surprise.
Thank you, and apologies for being so quick to snap.