Harm the paint?

Joe_E · 06-26-2015, 02:24 AM

Had a quick question, will scotch tape harm car paint or leave any residue?

x5mad · 06-26-2015, 05:09 AM

No and probably not

rolltidef32 · 06-26-2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_E

Had a quick question, will scotch tape harm car paint or leave any residue?

You shouldn't put scotch tape on the exterior of your car. Yes it could cause harm when it gets hot. May leave residue.

Best to use auto painting tape.

Why is tape going on the car?

Labeef · 06-26-2015, 11:49 AM

^+1

Leaving any adhesive on paint for a long period of time can harm the clear coat. From experience, I have seen the blue and green 3m painters tape eat into clear from being left on to long. However, you can fix it by polishing if you must apply it and leave it for a long period of time.

Aatish · 06-26-2015, 12:48 PM

Not to sound like a flame, but may I ask why you want to put scotch tape on the paint work?

Thumper333 · 06-26-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

No and probably not

It's actually yes and yes as rolltide states.

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Originally Posted by rolltidef32

You shouldn't put scotch tape on the exterior of your car. Yes it could cause harm when it gets hot. May leave residue.

There is no reason to use scotch tape on a car for any reason. Hit up an auto parts store or any auto body paint supply store and get some good 3M masking tape. Heck you can order it from Amazon with free shipping. It's not that expensive and is designed for the purpose of temporary application to auto finishes.

x5mad · 06-26-2015, 05:50 PM

I don't advise using scotch tape but I'm assuming the purpose is for whilst polishing, I'm guessing a couple of hours?

So are people saying that within a few hours, scotch tape is going to damage your paint? Is (Bmw) paint really that delicate?

Straight Six · 06-26-2015, 08:32 PM

I won't even use the brush at a car wash, let alone put scotch tape on the car. I may just be paranoid lol.

rolltidef32 · 06-26-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

I don't advise using scotch tape but I'm assuming the purpose is for whilst polishing, I'm guessing a couple of hours?

So are people saying that within a few hours, scotch tape is going to damage your paint? Is (Bmw) paint really that delicate?

Don't try to throw BMW under the bus. No auto paint or clear coat can take scotch tape. There is a reason why they make auto paint tape and it wasn't made just for BMWs "delicate" paint.

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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	No and probably not
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Labeef Captain 265 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 320I Sport/Xenon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	^+1 Leaving any adhesive on paint for a long period of time can harm the clear coat. From experience, I have seen the blue and green 3m painters tape eat into clear from being left on to long. However, you can fix it by polishing if you must apply it and leave it for a long period of time.
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	Not to sound like a flame, but may I ask why you want to put scotch tape on the paint work?
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	I don't advise using scotch tape but I'm assuming the purpose is for whilst polishing, I'm guessing a couple of hours? So are people saying that within a few hours, scotch tape is going to damage your paint? Is (Bmw) paint really that delicate?
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Straight Six Private First Class 83 Rep 132 Posts Drives: '15 335xi M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I won't even use the brush at a car wash, let alone put scotch tape on the car. I may just be paranoid lol.
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