Masking

Masking

General about masking




To simplify masking separate carriers for masking paper and masking tape should be used.
Use lint-free masking paper with good strength and of sufficient quality to prevent solvent from penetrating.
Use 19 and 39 mm wide elastic masking tape. The tape should withstand temperatures of at least 80°C (176°F) and should not leave adhesive residue when baked.
Mask rationally. Do not bandage protruding components, such as door handles and similar, but lay the tape along the length of the components.

Note! Always press the tape tight to prevent paint running underneath.

The extent of masking necessary depends on whether a total painting, partial painting or a spot repair is to be carried out. If partially painting the right front fender the whole car should be masked in order to avoid spray and paint fog on the surrounding paint. For spot painting it is often sufficient to fully mask off the repair area.

Border masking tape




As a complement to the traditional masking tape there is also border masking tape. The border masking tape is delivered in packages of 5x10 meters and can be ordered as P/N 1 161 418 -7 .
Areas of use
- door openings
- hood
- tailgate
- bordering (for example partial painting doors)
- Sunshine roof opening
When partially painting the bodywork border masking tape gives a softer transition at the seams. Masking of components/areas which are not to be painted is carried out in the usual way.

Masking windshield trims when painting the roof




The front and rear windshields on certain models have an integrated trim strip, to avoid removing the windshields when respraying.
The trims are masked with hard 3M plastic sheeting which is inserted between the windshield trim and the bodywork and taped to the windshield.
Insert the plastic sheeting between bodywork and windshield trim.
Fold up the sheeting towards the windshield and tape to the glass.
Carry out the other masking with masking paper.
3M:s P/N:
15 mm - 06348
10 mm - 06349