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BMW Vantablack X6 sprayed using Q1® masking products
Q1® is delighted to announce that products from our automotive refinishing range were used in the creation of the BMW Vantablack X6 show car. Finished in Vantablack VBx2, a near total light-absorbing material with a nanoscale coral structure, spraying the new X6 show car required a range of masking products engineered for performance under even
Q1® becomes approved supplier for TIDAL UK
The Q1® team is delighted to add another approved supplier status to our portfolio of distribution partnerships. TIDAL, a UK-wide independent automotive and industrial refinishing distribution group, will now offer the full range of Q1® automotive masking tapes, papers and films to its client base of vehicle manufacturers, automotive franchises and independent bodyshops, along with
The science behind the stick
Premium performance masking tape requires a fine balance of three scientific forces; tack, cohesion and adhesion. You’ve probably read these words, but what do they actually mean? What is the… Read more >>
Automotive masking tape vs regular masking tape: what is the difference?
Automotive masking tape or regular masking tape? When you approach automotive painting on a professional level, automotive masking tape is the only solution that guarantees the quality level required by… Read more >>
HDPE Masking Film: how it is made to guarantee excellent results
HDPE masking film is an innovative masking solution that is growing more and more popular among car painting professionals. The reason of its success lies in its ease of use… Read more >>
Foam Masking Tape: advantages and applications
Foam masking tape is the innovative solution to protect door seals, trunks, bonnets, A-posts and other grooved parts from paint overspray during car painting. How does it work? Let’s take… Read more >>
Best Body Shops’ Tips for car painting
Q1® Tapes ultimate guide about the industry trend and new techniques to increase profitability when painting a car in a professional bodyshop. Automotive painting products and processes are constantly evolving… Read more >>
Automotive masking paper: uses and solutions
Automotive masking paper is among the most used products to mask off wide areas of vehicles during painting. Thanks to its thickness and consistence, it is preferred to masking film… Read more >>
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