Patco 168/168-68 Automotive Fineline Masking Tape

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    Patco 168/168-68 Automotive Fineline Masking Tape

    Available self wound or with a kraft paper release liner.

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    Meta Description
    Patco automotive fine-line masking tape designed for precision paint masking and sharp edge definition. Get a sample.
    Standardized Name
    Patco 168/168-68 Automotive Fineline Masking Tape
    Berry Global EntityHHS Tape
    Products
    • Tapes & Adhesives
      • Aerospace Tape
        • Masking & Surface Protection Tapes
        • Automotive Tape
          • Fineline Masking Tape
        Brands
        • HHS
          • Patco
          Markets
          • Shipping & Transportation
            • Aerospace
              • Automotive
                • Product Protection
                Capabilities
                • Manufacturing
                  • Tapes Manufacturing
                    • Adhesive Coating
                      • Adhesive Formulation/Mixing
                    Country Serviced / Available In
                    • Global
                      Features / Benefits
                      • PVC Film Backing
                        • Solvent and moisture resistant
                        • Handles compound and tight radius curves
                        • Crisp, fineline edge
                        • Printable backing
                      • Rubber Based Adhesive
                        • Good high temperature performance
                        • Clean removability after bake cycle
                      • Clean-cut Plastic Core
                        • Recyclable and clean - no dust or contaminants

                       

                      End Use / Recommended Applications
                      Automotive OEM fineline and bulk masking (RIM and TPO plastics) High temperature bake cycles (280 °F up to 45m)* Clean room paint masking OEM paintline and powerwash operations Short-term outdoor masking Autobody aftermarket fineline color separations Automotive metal parts masking

                      Spec

                      • Blue

                      + Global

                      Berry Catalog SKU
                      168
                      Sample Request AvailableNo

                      + Physical Properties

                      Product ConstructionSingle-Coated Tape
                      Color(s)Blue
                      Custom color(s)
                      Blue Gloss

                      + Packaging Data

                      Max Temp Range257-302 °F

                      + Non-Packaging Data

                      Gauge / Mil
                      5.0 mil
                      Gauge/Thickness Range3.1 mils to 5.0 mils
                      Carrier / Support / FacestockPVC Film
                      Adhesive TypeRubber
                      Liner TypeNone
                      Peel Strength / Adhesion to Steel
                      26 oz/in
                      Tensile Strength
                      11 lb/in
                      Elongation %
                      160%
                      Operating Temp Range
                      40 to 280 °F
                      Performance Category / Characteristics
                      • Moisture/Water Resistance

                        + CPNA

                        Adhesive
                        Rubber
                        Application
                        Automotive OEM fineline and bulk masking (RIM and TPO plastics). High temperature bake cycles (280 °F up to 45m). Clean room paint masking. OEM paintline and powerwash operations. Short-term outdoor masking. Autobody aftermarket fineline color separations. Automotive metal parts masking.
                        Brand
                        Patco
                        Carrier
                        PVC
                        Construction
                        Single Coated
                        Features
                        Conformable and solvent resistant. Excellent surface wettability. High temperature performance (up to 280F). Clean cutting plastic, recyclable core. Handles compound curves, detail work, various solvents, OEM, and auto body. Sticks well to a variety of surfaces. Clean removability after bake cycle.
                        • Santiago Casero
                        • Product -> Berry Global Product
                        • English
                        • Created 03 Feb 2021
                        • Modified 15 May 2026
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