Q1 PREMIUM MASKING TAPE
Do you frequently struggle with the masking tapes you use in your automotive work? Choose Q1 Premium Masking tape if you want the best results! This tape performs amazingly well when used tape on tape, with masking paper, and with protective film. This was made to combine consistent unwinding, easy tear, and conformability. The surfaces close to the painting area can be covered with this masking tape where other masking materials cannot be used. To secure masking paper or film to the car body, this tape is frequently employed.
This product can be easily applied to all cars! This can be manually torn into short stripes that fit the most atypical surfaces for difficult applications.
Grab yours right away to take advantage of some of the fantastic features and advantages it has to offer, such as its excellent ability to conform to curved and irregular surfaces without lifting or tearing, UV resistance that can last up to three days, and its thin backing designed to leave low profile paint edges and to more easily work around corners delivering sharp and clean paint edges.
Type of Product: Masking Tape / Automotive Accessory
Q1 Premium Masking Tapes Collection:
- Q1 Premium Trim Masking Tape
- Q1 Premium Yellow Masking Tape 2”
- Q1 Premium Yellow Masking Tape 1.5”
- Q1 Premium Yellow Masking Tape .75”
- Q1 Premium Foam Masking Tape
- Q1 Premium Green Masking Tape 2”
- Q1 Premium Green Masking Tape 1.5”
- Q1 Premium Green Masking Tape .75”
This project uses an Alpha Custom Color basecoat, bound in a special binder for pigment control, UV resistance, and excellent pearl suspension. The basecoat mixes 1:1 with an AR-30xx reducer for smooth application and consistent coverage. Our AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer provides outstanding adhesion, flexibility and fast drying, while the AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat adds long-lasting gloss, UV protection and durability.
Project Step-by-Step Guide
- Complete your prep, body work, primer, and sanding following our video tutorials.
- Block-sand the exterior panels with 320 grit sandpaper and scuff door jambs, engine bay and tight areas with a red scuff pad.
- Blow off all dust outside and wipe down with wax & grease remover.
- If applicable, paint the door jambs and engine bay first, then wait 24 hours before moving on to the exterior.
- Re-mask and wipe down the project with anti-static wax & grease remover.
- Mix and spray one medium wet coat of AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer (4:1:1 ratio) using a 1.4 mm needle spray gun.
- After the sealer is 100% dry to the touch, wait at least an hour.
- Mix and spray your basecoat colour directly over the sealer (most colours require 2–4 coats for coverage/effect).
- Wait until the basecoat is dry to the touch before recoating.
- After the final basecoat is dry, wait 45 minutes.
- Mix and spray 2–3 coats of AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat (2:1 ratio). Recoat when the previous coat is just tacky (fingerprints).
- Let cure for 12 hours in a warm, ventilated area.
- If wet sanding & buffing, leave masked for that process; otherwise unmask & assemble.
- Enjoy your newly painted project!
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