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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 science behind the stick? Firstly, it’s important to understand that the adhesive, or ‘glue’, that gives the stickiness comes in many different forms. There are
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 >>
Yellow colored masking tape: the secrets behind a color
Yellow masking tape is the most used product in preparing vehicles for painting. Have you ever wondered why automotive masking tapes often come in yellow shades? In this article we… Read more >>
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