The SLAA No. 3758 High Temp Masking Tape is a premium surface protection solution engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of the automotive refinishing industry. Featuring a ultra-thin apple green Washi paper backing and a specialized high-performance acrylic adhesive, this High Temperature Automotive Masking Tape is built to withstand intense drying cycles and bake booth temperatures. Designed for both modern water-based and traditional solvent-based paints, it guarantees ultra-sharp paint lines, zero bleed-through, and effortless, residue-free removal even after heat exposure.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units | Measurements | |
| Thickness | um | 110 |
| Adhesion | N/25mm | 2.5-3.0 |
| Tensile Strength | N/10mm | 46-50 |
Constructed from premium ultra-thin Washi paper, the SLAA No. 3758 automotive masking tape offers superior structural integrity compared to standard paper tapes. The advanced acrylic adhesive layer provides high initial tack, allowing it to conform easily to the complex curves, body lines, and contours of modern vehicles.
This High Temp Masking Tape is formulated to resist moisture, UV rays, and harsh chemical solvents, ensuring it will not lift, curl, or degrade during multi-stage coating processes. Its flat, tear-resistant edges prevent paint accumulation and bridging, allowing technicians to achieve professional, factory-quality paint transitions. Furthermore, it boasts exceptional "tape-on-tape" adhesion, ensuring complete stability when anchoring heavy masking papers or protective plastic sheeting across large body panels.
The No. 3758 masking tape is the essential automotive paint masking tape for:
Q1: Can this High Temp Masking Tape be used safely with solvent-based clear coats?
A: Yes. The SLAA No. 3758 is chemically treated to resist both water-based and aggressive solvent-based automotive coatings, ensuring zero bleed-through or adhesive softening.
Q2: Will it leave a sticky adhesive residue if the paint booth oven gets too hot?
A: This premium High Temperature Automotive Masking Tape is thermally rated for up to 110°C. As long as your drying or baking cycle remains within this professional limit, the tape is engineered to detach cleanly without leaving any adhesive traces behind.
Q3: How long can this automotive masking tape be left on a vehicle surface?
A: For optimal performance and standard clean removal, we recommend peeling the tape within 3 days of application, especially if the vehicle is exposed to outdoor UV sunlight or changing weather conditions.
Q4: Why is Washi paper preferred over traditional crepe paper masking tape for auto detailing?
A: Washi paper is significantly thinner, flatter, and stronger than standard crepe paper. This allows it to yield sharper paint lines, adapt better to tight vehicle contours, and resist tearing or fracturing when pulling the tape off in long, rapid strips.
Q5: Does it stick well to other protective films and paper?
A: Yes. It is formulated with excellent tape-on-tape bonding properties, making it highly reliable when anchoring protective plastic sheeting, films, or heavy masking paper.
