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Total price R 2,054.00
Precision Masking
Soft99 Masking Tape is engineered for automotive paint and repair work where a sloppy line is not an option. It conforms to body curves, holds firm against paint bleed, and peels away from cured paintwork without the sticky residue that cheaper tapes leave behind.
Why Soft99 Masking Tape
Four reasons professional detailers and bodywork techs reach for this roll.
Peels cleanly off cured paintwork without leaving adhesive transfer behind.
Resists paint bleed-through so aerosol and brush work stays exactly where you put it.
Flexes around body contours and compound curves without lifting or tearing mid-task.
Adheres reliably to metal, glass, rubber seals and plastic trim in a single roll.
How It Stacks Up
Not all masking tape is made for paintwork. Here is how Soft99 compares to a typical hardware-store roll on the details that matter during a repair or correction job.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Clean release on cured automotive paint | Yes | No |
| Resists paint bleed-through at the edge | Yes | No |
| Conforms to body curves without lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Adheres to glass, trim and rubber seals | Yes | Yes |
| Formulated specifically for automotive use | Yes | No |
| Risk of adhesive residue on fresh paintwork | No | Yes |
Built for Detailers
Whether you are masking off rubber seals, glass, plastic trim or bare metal, the tape grips consistently across all of them. At 18mm wide, it is the right size for fine panel work and spot repairs without the bulk of a wide roll getting in your way.
Reviews
Clean lines every single time along the door edges. Pulled it off at a low angle after the touch-up dried and the paint sat perfectly with no residue. Exactly what you want from a masking tape.
Decent tape for the price. Holds well on painted metal and peels off without drama. On very tight curves it needs to go on in short sections, but that's just masking tape physics.
Questions
The tape is designed for use on cured automotive paintwork, plastic trim, rubber seals, glass and bare metal. It adheres consistently across all these surfaces without lifting or leaving residue when removed correctly from cured paint.
No, provided the paint is properly cured and the tape is removed at a low angle with a slow, steady pull. Pulling quickly or at a steep angle on fresh paint can cause issues, so take your time during removal.
Apply to a clean, dry surface and press the edge down firmly with your fingertip or a squeegee edge. A well-pressed edge is what prevents paint bleed. On curves and contours, apply short overlapping sections so the tape conforms to the body line without bridging.
Remove once the paint or product has flashed off - that is, once the surface is touch-dry but before it fully cures. Removing too early while paint is still wet risks smearing; leaving it too long on a fully cured finish increases the chance of paint lifting at the edge.
Yes, this is one of its primary uses. It resists paint bleed-through, so aerosol paint applied over the edge stays contained without feathering under the tape. It is also suitable for masking before applying spot fillers during bodywork prep.
Yes. The tape adheres consistently to rubber and plastic trim surfaces and releases cleanly, making it a good choice for protecting these areas during painting or product application where overspray or run-off is a concern.
Each roll is 18mm wide and 18 metres long, which is a practical width for precision masking on panel edges, trim lines and spot repair areas without having to fold or double over wider tape.
Yes. The tape is useful for isolating sections of paintwork during correction, decon or coating application. It holds a clean boundary between panels and releases cleanly once the product has flashed, without contaminating the surface you have just prepared.
