Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218

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Thin tape provides excellent Colour line separation

Proven excellent for painting long straight lines and smooth curves

Resistant to most solvents and moisture

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  • Thin tape provides excellent Colour line separation
  • Proven excellent for painting long straight lines and smooth curves
  • Resistant to most solvents and moisture
  • Backing allows taping over fresh paint sooner than paper tapes with less chance of damage
  • Features natural rubber adhesive for quick adhesion

Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 is a high-performance polypropylene plastic tape that has both a low profile and high adhesion for use in painting long straight lines and sweeping curves where a crisp, sharp paint line is desired. It is often used as a layout tape for high value multi-Colour and custom painted graphics.

 

Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218
The tape's low profile and high adhesion gives excellent color line separation

Perfect Your Straight Lines and Sweeping Curves
Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 features a natural rubber pressure adhesive capable of delivering the high instant adhesion necessary for critical, large-scale paint applications. This tape has proven itself to be ideal for painting long, straight lines as well as smooth, sweeping curves. The polypropylene backing is stiffer than vinyl fine line tapes, while conforming easily around corners. Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 features good moisture and solvent resistance. It resists heat in bake cycles that reach 250°F/121°C for up to 30 minutes.

Recommended Applications

  • Fine line paint masking
  • Paint masking for specialty vehicle, automotive, rail, marine and aerospace paint jobs
  • Paint masking for custom, two-tone and multiple color applications
  • Layout tape for high value, multi-color and custom painted graphics

 

Chart image showing different fine line masking tapes, temp ranges and uses in the automotive industry

 

Accomplish Sharp Color Separation with 3M Fine Line Tapes
Available in a variety of widths to match your project specifications

 

Accomplish Sharp Color Separation with 3M Fine Line Tapes
As a recognized pioneer and leading designer in industrial tapes, adhesives and more, 3M has developed a comprehensive lineup of fine line tapes suitable for even the most critical of paint masking applications. These tapes feature industry-leading technology in their capability to separate colors while preventing soak-in, edge-lifting and more.

 

 

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