What kind of tape is safe for car paints.?

Question:
I have a leaky sunroof, and I need to tape it off or something to prevent my interior from getting hammered.

Answers:

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I'm a professional painter with 40 years experience.I've never seen a tape that will remove easily after being in the weather for long.If you have to,use some duct tape and when it's time to remove it,saturate it with charcoal lighter fluid to dissolve the glue remaining on the surface.

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The problem won't be so much the tape harming the paint, but getting it off your car without harming the paint. Anything left in the sun will become baked on in a few days.

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If the paint is not new fresh paint, you can stick most any tape to it. Problem is, after a while you will need rubbing compound and a buffer to remove the glue.

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painters tape or masking tape, would be best. Electrical tape, duct, and gaffers tape will leave a residue that will be difficult to remove. Packing tape may do the same, im not sure. i would personally use painters or masking. it would be the most effective. but since it will be in the elements first put masking tape on then cover that with duct or something similar to protect the masking tape from rain and peeling

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