Resistance and sustainability: the Q1 automotive masking papers
03 March 2023
03 March 2023
Automotive masking paper is a key tool for achieving excellent results in masking cars and other vehicles. Let's find out more about the main features of a good automotive masking paper and all the Q1® solutions.
Masking is a key factor for the success of any painting project in the automotive industry. This is why it is important to use products that not only ensure excellent results but also ease the job itself. Automotive masking paper is a quick and efficient product: it provides good penetration resistance to the paints used in car refinishing while being light enough and easy to handle. Automotive masking paper is a valid ally to mask off wide surfaces and to seal windows and openings because the paper is thicker than the film and resists better in empty areas.
Good quality car masking paper has specific features that help to save time and rework in the shop like heat resistance to withstand baking cycles, high-quality penetration resistance, no-fibre contamination, no bleed-through of solvents, lacquers or enamels and easy handling. Car masking paper is used in combination with masking tape, just apply the tape on masking paper, sticking it to the desired surface and making sure to press the tape with fingers to enhance its adhesive hold. While for masking around car edges, it is necessary a specific technique called "tape on tape" consisting in sticking masking tape under the edge must protrude tape for half of its width, with the adhesive side looking outward and then taping the border of the paper in the same way, matching it with the tape on the car.
Q1® masking papers are the proper solution to protect wide areas and large gaps from paint overspray. Quick and easy to use, Q1 masking paper solutions ensure flawless and high-quality results when combined with Q1® Premium Masking Tape. In addition to reducing working time, Q1® automotive masking papers have an additional advantage: they are sustainable solutions. So, let's discover the full range of Q1® automotive masking papers.
Q1® Premium Masking Paper is a 50 GMS kraft car masking paper that offers the perfect surface protection and a good capacity for paint absorption during auto repair and spray-painting operations. You can use this paper to protect wide areas when is required a product stronger than masking film: Q1® Premium Masking Paper is especially recommended to eliminate rework caused by fibre contamination in paint jobs.
Features & Benefits:
Q1® Performance Masking Paper is a 40 GMS car masking paper composed of recycled paper, is the perfect solution for critical jobs in the automotive aftermarket, withstanding high temperatures of up to 110°C (230°F) for as long as 30 minutes. A natural tool that ensures surface protection, with great paint absorption during auto repair and spray-painting operations.
Features & Benefits:
Q1® Virgin Kraft Masking Paper is a 32 GMS paper of pure wood pulp. Highly resistant to primers, clear coats and both water and solvent-based paints, thanks to its great strong fibers, it has a very high tear resistance and superior bursting strength. Q1® Virgin Kraft Masking Paper is the perfect masking solution for car bumpers, wheels and other components.
Features & Benefits:
Q1® automotive masking papers are available in four different heights (45cm, 60cm, 90cm and 120cm) and different lengths. If you have special requests, feel free to contact us.
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