SEM Paints 3/4" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0018) is an automotive refinishing masking tape designed for paint masking, overspray protection, wet sanding preparation, repair-line layout, and professional body shop refinishing workflows. This 3/4-inch by 180-foot roll is suitable for masking vehicle panels, trim, glass, jambs, edges, and tight-clearance areas before primer, basecoat, clearcoat, or other refinish coating applications. The SM0018 tape is constructed with a flexible green crepe paper backing that conforms to curved vehicle body lines, panel seams, complex contours, and irregular profiles. This helps technicians create clean masking boundaries while maintaining steady contact along edges and transitions. The high-contrast green color also improves visibility against common automotive primers, coatings, and substrates, making it easier to spot gaps, lifting, or alignment issues before spraying. The tape uses a pressure-sensitive rubber-based adhesive that provides immediate tack and a secure bond to properly cleaned automotive surfaces. This adhesive helps prevent edge lifting, paint bleed, under-film tracking, and overspray intrusion during refinishing. After the paint process is complete, the tape removes cleanly without tearing apart or leaving sticky residue, helping preserve sharp paint lines and reduce cleanup time. Key Features and Benefits: Automotive refinishing design: Built for masking tasks in body shops, collision repair, paint booths, and aftermarket refinishing workflows. 3/4-inch width: Provides controlled masking for tight paint lines, trim edges, curves, and small panel borders. 180-foot roll length: Supplies enough tape for repeated masking, repair, and refinishing tasks. Flexible crepe paper backing: Conforms to body lines, curves, seams, and complex vehicle contours. Specifications: Manufacturer: SEM Products Product Name: SEM Paints 3/4" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape Part Number: SM0018 Product Type: Automotive refinishing masking tape Capacity: 1 roll of 3/4-inch x 180-foot masking tape Color: Spring Green / Green Backing Material: Flexible crepe paper Adhesive Material: Rubber-based adhesive Application Type: Pressure-sensitive masking tape Recommended Use: Automotive paint masking, overspray protection, repair-line masking, trim masking, glass masking, panel edge masking, wet sanding preparation, primer application, basecoat application, clearcoat application, and collision repair refinishing What is Included: 1 roll of SEM SM0018 3/4" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape How to Use: Clean the surface: Make sure the panel, trim, glass, or masking area is clean, dry, and free of dust, grease, wax, polish, and compound residue. Plan the boundary: Identify the paint line, repair edge, trim edge, or protected area before applying tape. Pull the tape: Unroll a manageable length from the roll while keeping the adhesive side clean. Align the tape edge: Position the tape directly along the required paint boundary or masking line. Press to secure: Apply firm pressure along the tape length to activate the rubber-based adhesive. Seal the edges: Press the tape edges flat to reduce the risk of paint bleed or overspray entering underneath. Follow contours carefully: Guide the tape around body lines, curves, and irregular shapes without stretching or wrinkling excessively. Check for gaps: Use the green color contrast to inspect the masked area for lifted edges, missed spots, or alignment errors. Apply coatings: Proceed with the required primer, basecoat, clearcoat, wet sanding, or refinishing process. Remove cleanly: Once the coating has set according to the paint system instructions, peel the tape back at a steady angle. Inspect the finish: Check the paint edge for clean separation and remove any remaining masking materials from the work area. Benefits of Using SEM Paints 3/4" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0018): Protects non-target areas: Helps shield adjacent vehicle panels, glass, trim, and finished surfaces from overspray. Creates sharp paint lines: Secure edge sealing helps produce clean transitions between coated and protected areas. Reduces cleanup time: Clean-peel adhesive helps avoid sticky residue and post-paint scraping. Improves masking accuracy: High-visibility green backing makes it easier to verify tape placement and coverage. Supports complex masking: Flexible crepe paper backing conforms to tight curves, seams, and panel contours. Reduces rework risk: Reliable adhesion helps prevent lifting, curling, and paint bleed during application. Works with refinish environments: Designed for automotive paint, wet sanding, and aftermarket refinishing conditions. Improves workflow efficiency: 180-foot roll length supports repeated use across multiple masking tasks. Features: Rubber-based adhesive: Provides immediate adhesion and a secure edge seal on properly prepared surfaces. Overspray protection: Helps prevent paint bleed, under-film tracking, and accidental coating transfer. High-contrast green color: Improves visibility during layout, alignment checks, and gap inspection. Clean removal: Releases smoothly after use without leaving adhesive residue on the surface.