i have a 03 civic ex and im going to the beach which is 2 1/2 hours away with a lot of people.........i seen show were they put the painting blue tape on their bumpers so they wont get bugs and rocks scratches on their bumpers......

i want to do to get people confused and think im dumb cause i like to do that to my friends.....

is it safe to put the blue tape? im going to cover the whole bumper, will it damage the paint....thanks

 

It won't damage your paint. The glue isnt strong..

 

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Is the green kind stronger? weaker? or the same? Just curious.

 

Where do you get the tape? What brand?

 

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home depot or lowes. 3m brand

 

use silver duct tape

 

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Is the green kind stronger? weaker? or the same? Just curious.</TD></TR></TABLE>

He said blue painters tape, which is masking tape. I wasn't going by color lol

 

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He said blue painters tape, which is masking tape. I wasn't going by color lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know... but there are different types. The color differentiates them as far as I know. I think the green type is used for automotive painting and masking. Thats why I was asking if there was a difference in the glue strength. Just like the blue is weaker than the beige... but they are both masking tape...

 

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I know... but there are different types. The color differentiates them as far as I know. I think the green type is used for automotive painting and masking. Thats why I was asking if there was a difference in the glue strength. Just like the blue is weaker than the beige... but they are both masking tape...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ohh, I thought you were trying to mock me. Thats cool i didn't know different colors had weaker/ stronger glue. Learn something new everyday.

 

Haha no I was actually curious

Did a little research check it out

green
http://www.levineautoparts.com/3m112greenma.html

blue
http://paint-and-supplies.hard....aspx

seems like the green is weaker. haha well this got off topic anyway the blue wont give you any trouble.

 

Any documentation on the color strengths?

I have always used blue painters tape, as well as most other autocrossers. It seems to come in the widest sizes (for ease of application). Every time I come across the light green/purple colors, they seem to be only 1" wide

 

The green might be TOO weak... and not hold up to wind and all. I dont know though since I have no experience.

here is a sight that sells a TON of different tapes with all types of colors Zoops... check it out.
http://industrialtape.thomasne...-tape

 

yeah the 3M tape,,, im not using duct tape...masking tape

 

Good point, I do remember it being pretty thin..

but to the OP, I used Scotch blue painters tape on the front end of my Si many, many times. Never did any harm to my paint whatsoever. When you're traveling to a HT meet, for example, it's much easier to get there and rip off some tape, rather than find a car wash bay and start scrubbing bugs off

If you're going to do the front bumper, do the mirrors, first 1/4th of the hood, and edges of the fenders as well, as those tend to get lots of highway rock chips also

 

i was thinking of the some of the hood to but my friend told me the heat from the engine will melt the tape and it will be a mess.....is this true?

 

I bought an oem bra for that problem

 

lol yeah

 

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Nah man, the green works fine....Here is my car taped up for my drive from AL to my house in DC...This is somewhere in SC- it held great for 800+ miles



Go green if you want, its cheaper and it comes in like huge sizes that cover up more space


Modified by -auSTIn- at 6:11 PM 4/24/2007

 

since you already got your answer, i will chime in with my 100% useless post.

abso-*******-lutely retarded.

 

how come it looks like the Subaru is a different colour? (ie fender n rest of the car)

 

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Because I started out with blue tape on the fenders...then ran out, so I went and bought green because it was cheaper...
It's also on the mirrors, and I drew a little happy face, and "Hi" backwards on the other one


Modified by -auSTIn- at 6:23 PM 4/24/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brian. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since you already got your answer, i will chime in with my 100% useless post.

abso-*******-lutely retarded.</TD></TR></TABLE>
because discussion on a better alternative is pointless right? what a ******* moron... but what else can we expect from you... we have seen your other posts.

 

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He said blue painters tape, which is masking tape. I wasn't going by color lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

painters tape, is made for paint obviously. so your safe with that, i also think the blue 3m tape is automotive painters tape, but i only saw it thinner, i might be wrong though, see if they sell the green tape in wider and your safe with that

 

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because discussion on a better alternative is pointless right? what a ******* moron... but what else can we expect from you... we have seen your other posts.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm not the one driving around with blue painters tape on my honda

i am glad you take notice of my other posts, too. i am honored. really.

off to put my .02 in the "what air freshener works best" thread


Modified by .brian. at 9:35 PM 4/24/2007

 

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NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Because I started out with blue tape on the fenders...then ran out, so I went and bought green because it was cheaper...
It's also on the mirrors, and I drew a little happy face, and "Hi" backwards on the other one


Modified by -auSTIn- at 6:23 PM 4/24/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

DAMN!!!!!! You almost tape the whole car!!!