3M 06800 Smooth Transition Tape, 1/4" x 30 ft, Center-Adhesive Design, 5 rolls
- The 3M 06800 smooth transition tape creates virtually invisible paint transitions with a raised, center-adhesive ridge that allows paint to feather naturally under the tape edges—minimizing rework and boosting productivity in body shop applications.
- Features:
- Center-adhesive ridge lets paint feather smoothly beneath the edges, eliminating hard paint lines
- Fast and easy to apply and remove, reducing labor and cycle times
- Transparent, paper-backed tape ensures clean application and invisible blending
- Designed for automotive jambs, quarter panels, trunk lines, body seams, and stone chip coating edges
- Specifications:
- Part No.: 6800
- Product Line: MMM
- MFR Model: 06800
- Applications: For door jambs, hood and fender jambs, quarter panels and trunks
- Manufacturer: 3M Products
- Alternate Part Number-1: 60455030779
- Brand: 3M
- Color: Clear
- Width (in): 1/4
- Part Number 06800, 3M ID 7000000459, UPC 051131068001
- The smooth transition tape can also be referred to as transition tape, paint feathering tape, center-adhesive automotive masking tape, 3M Smooth Transition Tape 06800, and jamb transition tape
3M is a global leader in industrial and automotive tape solutions. The 06800 Smooth Transition Tape reflects their innovation in minimizing rework and enhancing finish quality with smart, center-adhesive masking technology.
Q: How does the center-adhesive ridge improve paint transitions?
A: The raised adhesive ridge in the tape’s center allows the paint to feather outward beneath the undressed edges, producing a smooth, invisible finish with no hard paint lines.
Q: What are the roll dimensions and packaging format?
A: Each roll is 1/4 inch wide and 30 ft long (approximately 6.35 mm × 9.1 m). Typically packaged five rolls per carton, often including a dispenser.
Q: Where is this tape commonly used in auto body work?
A: It’s ideal for masking along door jambs, fender jambs, quarter panels, trunk lines, body seams, and stone chip coating transitions—anywhere a smooth interface between old and new paint is important.
