1/2" FOAM MASKING TAPE - Norton Company

The Norton Company 70735 1/2" Foam Masking Tape is engineered for professional automotive and industrial applications where precision masking and surface protection are paramount. This specialized Norton foam tape provides a reliable barrier against paint, solvents, and chemicals, ensuring clean finishes and protected substrates. Designed to prevent paint from bleeding under the tape and eliminate hard paint lines, it significantly reduces the need for costly rework, enhancing productivity for professional technicians and mechanics.

Key Features

• Precision Masking: The 1/2" (12.7mm) width allows for precise application, effectively sealing panel gaps, door jambs, and other vehicle apertures.
• Soft Edge Finish: Its conformable foam construction creates a soft, feathered paint edge, eliminating hard lines and ensuring a professional finish.
• Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to automotive paints, clear coats, solvents, and common workshop chemicals, protecting surfaces from damage.
• Residue-Free Removal: Formulated to remove cleanly without leaving adhesive residue, preserving the integrity of painted and unpainted surfaces.
• Durable & Flexible: The polyurethane foam structure conforms easily to curves and bends, enduring typical paint booth bake cycles without losing its properties.
• Efficiency: Easy to tear by hand, facilitating quick and efficient application in demanding work environments.

Applications

This professional-grade foam masking tape is ideal for a variety of critical masking tasks:

• Masking door jambs, hood, and deck lid openings during automotive painting processes.
• Protecting sensitive components and surfaces from overspray in industrial finishing and painting operations.
• Creating soft transitions and feathered edges on paint applications, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
• Sealing gaps and body lines to prevent paint intrusion and contamination.

Specifications

• Model Number: 70735
• Width: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
• Length: 90 yards (approximately 82.3 meters)