Abstract: A method for masking a gap between a closure panel member and a surround, such, for example, as an automobile door arrangement, in which a mask protrudes from the gap and overlies the panel member edge defining a space tapering towards the edge, whereby to feather the paint towards the edge, and masking tapes used in carrying out the method. The masking can be effected by introducing a resiliently deformable elongate strip mask into the gap so as to compress it to be pinched in the gap to protrude therefrom and, after painting, to remove the strip from the gap prior to overpainting. The mask may be introduced with the closure member closed, and needs no adhesive to hold it to the door or surround.

Abstract: A method for masking a gap between a closure panel member and a surround, such, for example, as an automobile door arrangement, in which a mask protrudes from the gap and overlies the panel member edge defining a space tapering towards the edge, whereby to feather the paint towards the edge, and masking tapes used in carrying out the method. The masking can be effected by introducing a resiliently deformable elongate strip mask into the gap so as to compress it to be pinched in the gap to protrude therefrom and, after painting, to remove the strip from the gap prior to overpainting. The mask may be introduced with the closure member closed, and needs no adhesive to hold it to the door or surround.

Abstract: A foam tape having a flat cross-section with rounded edges and, on one face, an adhesive stripe covering substantially all of the face except for between 2 and 3 mm either side, and being capable of taking on and maintaining a curvature, when adhered by its adhesive to a surface, on a radius of 160 mm without kinking.

Abstract: A method for masking a gap between a closure panel member and a surround, such, for example, as an automobile door arrangement, in which a mask protrudes from the gap and overlies the panel member edge defining a space tapering towards the edge, whereby to feather the paint towards the edge, and masking tapes used in carrying out the method. The masking can be effected by introducing a resiliently deformable elongate strip mask into the gap so as to compress it to be pinched in the gap to protrude therefrom and, after painting, to remove the strip from the gap prior to overpainting. The mask may be introduced with the closure member closed, and needs no adhesive to hold it to the door or surround.

Abstract: There is disclosed a masking foam tape adapted for use in spraying automobile doors and like openings to prevent penetration of spray through the unsealed gap between the door and the door surround. In one embodiment, the masking foam tape includes an elongate substantially rectangular section having a major dimension at least twice but not more than four times its minor dimension and having at one end of its elongate section adhesive for attachment at the opening. At the opposite end, the elongate section can be tapered and free of adhesive.

Abstract: There is disclosed a spool of adhesive tape adapted for use in sealing the opening of a plastic bag by being wrapped around a gathered open end of the bag, the tape being characterized in that an edge region of an adhesive face is non-adhesive.