Product Description

3M™ Scotch® Fine Line Tape 265 is a high-performance film-backed tape designed for in-mold fine line masking where sharp, clean gel-coat color separation lines are desired. It features a polypropylene backing that offers superior chemical resistance compared to vinyl backings, making it ideal for gel coat applications involving fiberglass boats. The tape’s silicone-rubber adhesive provides excellent adhesion to semi-permanent, high-slip mold releases and pulls smoothly from these surfaces.

Key Features

• Easy Unwind and Strong Backing: Minimizes stretch during roll unwind, ensuring precise application.
• Superior Chemical Resistance: Polypropylene backing resists chemicals better than vinyl backings, enhancing durability in gel coat applications.
• Excellent Adhesion: Silicone-rubber adhesive adheres well to semi-permanent, high-slip mold releases, outperforming conventional rubber-resin adhesives.
• Conformable Yet Strong: The backing conforms to curves yet is robust enough to pull sharply and consistently through gel coatings.
• Low-Temperature Application: The adhesive can be applied to surfaces at lower temperatures compared to conventional rubber-resin adhesives.

Recommended Applications

• In-mold masking for gel coat color separation in boat building (hulls, decks, and small parts).
• Composites such as showers, tubs, countertops, and vanities.