Beyond Beige: High-Performance Masking Tape for Transportation Applications
The next generation of masking tapes is evolving beyond the typical beige off-the-shelf product offerings to address the rigorous demands of the transportation sector.
Dings, dents, scratches, and even large surface damage are unfortunately an all-too-common occurrence in the transportation sector. Boats, automobiles, buses, commercial fleets, and industrial equipment are all high-use machines, and accidental impacts often accompany that level of use. And while the time to restore the pristine surface of a truck body or the intricate design work on a boat hull may not be insignificant, the means to a professional finish is relatively straightforward: masking tape.
Masking tape is a critical component in a myriad of transportation-related industrial coatings and repair applications, helping to delineate coatings coverage and protect surfaces on not only marine vessels, but also buses, RVs, the automotive aftermarket, and more. The market potential for transportation coatings is huge and growing. From 2021-2031, demand for automotive refinish coatings alone is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% to reach nearly $11 billion,1 while the market for marine coatings will see an even stronger 6.7% CAGR to top $4 billion by 2025.2