Marcy Automotive Masking Tape — 2" × 60 yds | Black | ME1008-200
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Marcy ME1008-200 automotive masking tape in black — the professional-grade tape for protecting painted surfaces during windshield replacement, body work, and moulding installation. Peels cleanly without leaving residue and resists outdoor weathering including rain, heat, cold, and UV. The 2" width covers pinch welds, trim edges, and body panels efficiently in one pass. Black color blends naturally on dark vehicles and in applications where low visual contrast is preferred before tape removal. Tears by hand — no scissors needed.
Specifications
- Part Number: ME1008-200
- Width: 2"
- Length: 60 yards per roll
- Color: Black
- Application: Surface masking and paint protection during auto glass and body work
Application
Apply to painted surfaces, trim, and body panels before glass removal or installation to protect against adhesive drips, urethane contamination, and tool contact. Tear by hand to length. Remove promptly after work is complete — extended exposure to heat and sun increases adhesive bond strength and can make removal more difficult.
Is this tape safe for automotive paint?
Yes — Marcy masking tape is formulated for automotive painted surfaces and is designed to peel cleanly without lifting clear coat or leaving adhesive residue when removed promptly. As with all masking tapes, remove it the same day it's applied; extended exposure to direct sun and heat increases adhesive bond strength and can make clean removal more difficult.
What does "weather resistant" mean for a masking tape?
Weather-resistant means the tape maintains its adhesion and won't curl, blow off, or saturate in rain, heat, cold, or direct sunlight during a typical workday. For auto glass jobs where vehicles sit outside during urethane cure, the tape stays in place and peels cleanly when you're ready to remove it. It is not intended for long-term outdoor exposure — remove it the same day.
What's the difference between black and blue Marcy masking tape?
ME1008-200 (black) and ME1007-200 (blue) perform identically — the difference is color. Black is preferred when working on dark vehicles where blue would contrast visually, or when a low-visibility masking appearance is preferred for customer-facing work. Blue is the standard shop choice and is easier to see when confirming full coverage on most vehicle colors.
Can this tape be torn by hand?
Yes — Marcy masking tape tears cleanly by hand without scissors. For mobile installers and busy shop work, this makes applying and cutting lengths fast without stopping to find a blade. Tear from the roll edge for a clean, straight tear.
How much masking tape does a typical windshield job use?
A typical windshield masking job uses 10–20 feet of tape to protect the pinch weld, cowl, and surrounding painted panels. At 60 yards (180 feet) per roll, one ME1008-200 covers approximately 9–18 complete windshield jobs. High-volume shops typically go through one roll every few days.