3M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape D.A.R.T. 19mm - 3M Automotive

The 3M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape D.A.R.T. 6298 is a specialized 19mm foam masking tape designed for professional automotive refinishing. This innovative dart tape facilitates smooth, feathered paint transitions, effectively eliminating hard paint lines and significantly reducing post-paint rework. Its professional-grade construction ensures clean, consistent results across diverse refinishing projects on various vehicle types.

Key Features

• Seamless Paint Edges: Utilizes advanced Soft Edge Technology to achieve smooth, feathered paint transitions, minimizing the requirement for extensive post-paint buffing.
• Conformable Design: Constructed from conformable polyurethane foam, enabling this specialized dart tape to adhere effectively to complex curves, contours, and tight openings on vehicle bodies.
• Reliable Adhesion: Features a rubber-based adhesive for accurate initial placement, repositioning capability, and a secure hold throughout the painting process.
• High-Temperature Stability: Engineered to maintain stable performance through standard paint booth bake cycles, ideal for professional automotive refinishing environments.
• Adhesive Transfer Prevention: Designed with offset adhesive placement to help protect freshly painted surfaces from unwanted adhesive residue.

Applications

The 3M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape D.A.R.T. is developed for critical sealing and masking operations during automotive painting. This specialized dart tape is commonly used in areas such as:

• Door jambs and apertures
• Hood and deck lid openings
• Gas cap areas
• Engine compartment perimeters and other vehicle openings requiring protection from overspray and contaminants.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 6298
• Width: 19mm (3/4 inch)
• Length: 27.3 yards (25 meters)
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 2 lbs