SEM Paints 1.5" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0036) is a professional automotive refinishing masking tape designed for surface isolation, edge protection, overspray control, and border masking in collision repair, body shop, and vehicle refinishing environments. This 1.5-inch by 180-foot roll provides wide masking coverage for protecting unpainted panels, glass, plastic moldings, rubber trim, and surrounding vehicle surfaces during sanding, priming, basecoat, and clearcoat applications. The SM0036 tape is constructed with a high-visibility spring green waterproof crepe paper backing. This backing conforms to vehicle body lines, door jambs, wheel wells, panel seams, and curved profiles while resisting tearing, shredding, and moisture absorption during wet sanding or exposure to waterborne and solvent-based coatings. The bright green color improves contrast against dark primers, factory finishes, and metallic panels, helping technicians verify alignment, edge contact, and masking coverage before spraying. The tape uses a solvent-borne rubber resin adhesive formulated for automotive substrates. It provides strong initial adhesion to clearcoats, raw metal, glass, molded plastics, and weather stripping while helping prevent edge lifting, paint bleed, and overspray seepage. The adhesive is thermally stable for common paint booth bake cycles and removes cleanly within the designated timeframe without adhesive transfer, ghosting, or gummy residue. Key Features and Benefits: 1.5-inch masking width: Provides broader coverage for panel edges, masking paper, sheeting, trim areas, and overspray protection. 180-foot roll length: Supplies extended tape length for repeated refinishing, masking, and collision repair tasks. Solvent-borne rubber resin adhesive: Provides strong initial adhesion to automotive metals, glass, plastic trim, and rubber moldings. Waterproof crepe paper backing: Resists water and solvent absorption during wet sanding and paint application. High-visibility spring green color: Improves contrast for accurate placement, straight lines, and edge inspection. Heat-stable performance: Withstands common paint booth bake cycles without backing breakdown or adhesive failure. Excellent conformance: Flexible backing adapts to deep body lines, wheel wells, door jambs, and curved automotive contours. Specifications: Manufacturer: SEM Products, Inc. Product Name: SEM Paints 1.5" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape Part Number: SM0036 Product Type: Automotive refinishing masking tape Capacity: 1 roll of 1.5-inch x 180-foot masking tape UPC: 646786957840 Color: Spring Green Product Width: 1.5 inches / 36 mm Product Length: 180 feet / 55 meters Total Thickness: 5.7 mils Adhesive Material: Solvent-borne rubber resin Backing Material: Waterproof crepe paper Water Resistance: Yes UV Resistance: 3 days Temperature Resistance: 194¡F / 90¡C for 1 hour; 230¡F / 110¡C for 30 minutes Product Weight: 0.43 lbs Case Quantity: 24 rolls per case Recommended Use: Automotive paint masking, overspray protection, wet sanding preparation, primer masking, basecoat masking, clearcoat masking, masking paper attachment, glass protection, trim protection, panel edge masking, door jamb masking, wheel well masking, and collision repair refinishing Inclusions: 1 individual roll of SEM Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0036) How to Use: Clean the surface: Degrease, clean, and dry all target panels using a suitable wax and grease remover. Remove contaminants: Make sure dust, wax, polish, oil, compound residue, and moisture are fully removed before taping. Plan the masking line: Identify the paint boundary, panel edge, trim line, or protected area before applying tape. Align the edge: Roll the tape along the paint boundary without pulling or overstretching the crepe backing. Press the seal: Apply firm pressure along the tape edge using fingers, a clean cloth, or a masking tool. Check edge contact: Inspect the full length of the tape to confirm there are no lifted edges, wrinkles, or open gaps. Build wider protection: Overlap additional tape, masking paper, or plastic sheeting along the outer tape edge as needed. Proceed with refinishing: Complete wet sanding, primer application, basecoat spraying, or clearcoat application according to the paint system instructions. Use proper bake limits: Keep bake cycles within the tape's stated temperature resistance range. Remove carefully: After the coating has dried or flashed properly, peel the tape away at a steady 45-degree angle. Inspect the edge: Check the paint boundary for clean separation, sharp lines, and residue-free removal. Benefits of Using SEM Paints 1.5" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0036): Prevents paint seepage: Rubber resin adhesive creates a tight seal that helps block bleed-through and under-film tracking. Reduces shop rework: Water-resistant backing helps prevent lifting during wet sanding and coating processes. Improves masking accuracy: Spring green color makes tape placement easier to see on dark panels and complex edges. Protects sensitive substrates: Clean-release adhesive helps protect chrome, clearcoats, plastics, and trim from residue transfer. Supports paint booth use: Heat-stable construction performs through standard controlled bake cycles. Optimizes painting efficiency: Strong initial grab helps secure masking paper and resist spray gun air movement. Handles complex contours: Conformable crepe backing follows curves, seams, jambs, and irregular panel shapes. Improves finish quality: Helps create sharp, professional paint transitions with less cleanup after spraying. Features: Spring green color profile: Offers high visibility for accurate masking alignment. 5.7 mil total thickness: Balances strength, flexibility, and conformability. UV resistance: Provides up to 3 days of UV resistance during masking workflows. Chemical resistance: Suitable for exposure to waterborne and solvent-based automotive coatings. Clean-peel removal: Removes without adhesive residue transfer when used within recommended conditions.