SEM Paints 2" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0048) is a professional-grade automotive masking tape designed for collision repair shops, paint booths, refinishing facilities, and aftermarket automotive paint workflows. This 2-inch by 180-foot tape is used to protect vehicle panels, glass, rubber moldings, plastic trim, and surrounding components from overspray, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat during repair and refinishing work. The SM0048 tape features a high-contrast Spring Green waterproof crepe paper backing that makes masking boundaries easy to see against primers, factory paint, metallic finishes, and dark substrates. Its flexible construction allows the tape to conform around wheel arches, body lines, door jambs, curved panels, and complex vehicle contours without wrinkling or lifting when applied correctly. The tape uses a solvent-borne rubber resin adhesive that provides strong initial tack and secure adhesion to common automotive substrates, including cured clear coats, factory paint, bare metal, glass, plastic, and weather stripping. It is engineered to resist moisture during wet sanding and withstand paint booth bake cycles up to 230¡F for 30 minutes or 194¡F for 1 hour. The tape removes cleanly without slivering, tearing, or leaving sticky adhesive residue, helping deliver sharp paint lines and reduced cleanup after refinishing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Key Features and Benefits: 2-inch masking width: Provides broad coverage for panel protection, masking paper attachment, and overspray control. 180-foot roll length: Supplies extended tape length for repeated automotive masking and refinishing tasks. High-visibility Spring Green backing: Improves contrast for easier alignment, layout checks, and masking boundary verification. Solvent-borne rubber resin adhesive: Bonds securely to metal, glass, plastic, rubber, factory paint, and cured clear coats. Water-resistant backing: Maintains adhesion and structure during wet sanding and moisture exposure. Heat-resistant performance: Withstands bake cycles up to 230¡F for 30 minutes or 194¡F for 1 hour. Excellent conformability: Flexible crepe paper carrier adapts to body lines, wheel wells, door jambs, and irregular surfaces. Clean removal: Peels away without tearing, slivering, or leaving adhesive residue when used properly. Specifications: Manufacturer: SEM Products Product Name: SEM Paints 2" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape Part Number: SM0048 Product Type: Automotive refinishing masking tape Capacity: Case of 20 rolls of 2-inch x 180-foot masking tape UPC: 646786957857 Color: Spring Green Width: 2 inches / 48 mm Length: 180 feet / 55 meters Backing Material: Waterproof crepe paper Adhesive Material: Solvent-borne rubber resin Water Resistance: Yes UV Resistance: 3 days Temperature Resistance: 230¡F for 30 minutes; 194¡F for 1 hour Case Quantity: 20 rolls per case Recommended Use: Automotive paint masking, overspray protection, primer masking, basecoat masking, clearcoat masking, wet sanding preparation, masking paper attachment, panel edge masking, glass masking, trim masking, wheel well masking, door jamb masking, and collision repair refinishing Package Includes: 20 rolls of SEM SM0048 Auto Refinishing Masking Tape How to Use: Clean the surface: Remove dust, grease, wax, sanding sludge, compound residue, and moisture from the panel, glass, trim, or molding. Dry completely: Make sure the surface is fully dry before tape application. Plan the masking boundary: Identify the paint edge, panel gap, trim line, or protected area before applying tape. Align the tape: Unroll the tape and align the edge precisely with the paint boundary or panel separation line. Avoid wrinkles: Lay the tape smoothly while preventing folds, gaps, or excessive stretching. Conform around curves: Use light tension when masking wheel arches, mirror housings, curved body lines, and irregular contours. Seal the paint edge: Press firmly along the critical paint-side edge to activate the adhesive and prevent bleed-through. Add masking paper or film: Attach protective paper or sheeting to the outer tape edge for broader overspray protection. Proceed with refinishing: Complete wet sanding, primer application, basecoat spraying, or clearcoat application as required. Use within heat limits: Keep booth bake cycles within the tape's rated temperature range. Remove cleanly: After the coating stabilizes, peel the tape slowly at a 45-degree angle. Inspect the finish: Check the paint edge for clean separation and confirm no adhesive residue remains. Benefits of Using SEM Paints 2" x 180' Spring Green Auto Refinishing Masking Tape (SM0048): Creates sharp paint lines: Tight edge sealing helps prevent paint bleed-through and messy borders. Protects surrounding surfaces: Shields adjacent vehicle panels, trim, glass, rubber moldings, and plastics from overspray. Reduces rework: Helps prevent overspray contamination, edge lifting, and bleed-through that can require correction. Supports wet and dry workflows: Water-resistant backing remains stable during wet sanding and refinishing processes. Performs in paint booths: Heat resistance supports standard bake cycles and infrared lamp use within rated limits. Improves masking accuracy: Spring Green color makes taped edges easier to see on dark or metallic finishes. Reduces cleanup time: Clean removal helps avoid solvent cleanup or scraping after the bake cycle. Supports high-volume shops: 20-roll case packaging provides bulk inventory for collision repair and refinishing facilities. Features: 48 mm x 55 m dimensions: Standardized 2-inch by 180-foot automotive masking tape format. Spring Green backing: High-contrast color helps identify masking lines quickly. Waterproof crepe paper carrier: Resists moisture penetration and wet sanding liquids. Flexible conformable backing: Follows irregular vehicle geometry, curves, and panel contours. 230¡F thermal threshold: Withstands up to 230¡F for 30 minutes. 194¡F thermal threshold: Withstands up to 194¡F for 1 hour. 3-day UV resistance: Supports multi-day masking and repair projects. Clean-peel construction: Removes without slivering, tearing, or adhesive residue. 20-roll bulk case: Designed for professional shop inventory and industrial refinishing use.