Thanks to everyone who requested this test and please let me know if you'd like a round 2 video in the future. Here are links to the brands tested. Thanks again, Todd Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Frog Tape: amzn.to/34lpVuK Duck General: amzn.to/3hkLO0X Duck Clean Release: amzn.to/3lau2je Painter's Mate: amzn.to/3l7blNo 3M Scotch 2020: amzn.to/3j6woxI 3M Scotch Blue: amzn.to/3l5hrhn Stik Tek General Purpose: bit.ly/3hqiKp6 Stik Tek Painter's Tape: bit.ly/31nLNnH
Good video, thanks. How about a test where masking tape is placed over a pre-painted area (painted maybe 24-48 hours previously), to see how much the of the underlying paint is pulled off when the tape is removed?
Thank you very much! I respect everyone's time and try to keep it as efficient as possible. Sometimes I get going a little to fast. Trying to improve. Thanks again!
His pacing with his editing is great... As soon as I start to feel like he's showing too much detail or talking a little too much about something the pace speeds up.... Like the first set of tape peels started to feel kinda long and then he sped it up some, then those started to feel kinda long then he went to turbo peeling... I've noticed this in all his videos I've seen, some of the best editing on TH-cam...
never would think in all my years i would be doing this and also find it very informative. still wonder if its still 14 mins i wasted i cant decide.. xD
As a professional woodworker I have always used Duck Clean... It peels off easy, doesn't stick to the tape roll over time, typically doesn't tear when peeling from the roll, and is priced very competitively. I always thought the much more expensive Frog tape was a marketing trick and you have proved me completely wrong. I will definitely be using that for any paint lines I have to accomplish and keep using Duck Clean for the non-paint essentials. Thank you for the information - it's incredibly valuable. I guess it's time to become a member... :)
It also looks like you could maybe apply caulking to any of the tapes and they would all be pretty much perfect. Not sure if that would save you much tho.
@@comicalhexical Well, the caulking helped the frog tape. My guess is that it is risky, as I have spent most my Saturdays repairing the wall to perfection where pulling the tape also pulled parts of the paint off the wall. Seems to happen more for the professional series of paints that are more rubbery. He does not mention grade of caulking he used. I think I tried the caulk trick only once, but still had bleed onto baseboard. Probably will try it again.
It's nice to get paid but at the same time it's better to stay neutral. There's a guy that does vacuum reviews on TH-cam and in his latest video he revealed he was paid to appear in a Shark ad... then proceeded to give the vacuum a great score in the review. Even when you're transparent, you're now unbiased.
I used 3m painters blue for years. Then when I actually painted a room that the public would see every day, I used Frogtape and never looked back. It has been my go to since. It is totally worth the extra money for the lines. I have masked and backmasked with it and always had very clean lines.
When I seen the price of Frog tape in the store I said no way am I paying that much ! I went through most of the others you had there......... and then went back to the store and bought the Frog tape ! I have always had to learn the hard way ! 😊 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Just learned that lesson... again.. with some drill bits. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't able to drill into some brick with some cheap masonry bits I purchased from Amazon and figured it must be some super strong brick materiel (the bits had tungsten carbide ends after all!). FInally gave in and bought a nice Bosch bit from Home Depot and it cut through like butter. A 15 pack of bits for $17.99 isn't any better of a value vs 1 bit for $8.99 when all 15 bits are garbage.
Same thing with me and duct tapes I used to go through rolls and rolls of gas station duct tape, then I saw his video on T-Rex brute force tape and so far I only need one loop of tape to do the same job as half a roll of el-cheapo duct tape, oh and I haven't had to replace that loop of tape yet (been baking in the Australian sun for the last month or so without a problem) Best $60 I ever spent
I'm a 33 year old self-employed subcontractor and I have to say, well done on all your videos. I can speak from roughly 15 years experience in general construction, just about every video lines up with my personal experiences as to which products work best in the field, and which products will suffice given budget driven clients or less demanding situations. Wish I had found your videos 10 years ago. Hats off to you sir! Much Respect. Thanks for all the content you provide! Subscribed for life!
Awesome! I root for my favorite products too. Unfortunately I have bad luck with ppl catching on to great products & getting discontinued for the new, big thing which actually under performs vs the quality discontinued 1. So yeah, I get it. Go frog! U cheer your favorite on!
I also use Frog Tape. I know that I was "rooting for it to win" but in reality I was hoping to validate my purchase and pat myself on the back for making the better buy.
This is not how to use masking tape. You first paint with the background color on top of the tape, to fill any gaps. The when it is tacky, you paint with the other color. That way you always get a perfect line. Only applications when you can't do that, like on a not previous painted surface, or on car, the better tape is relevant.
As a professional painter this is one of my favorite tests! That being said, my general rule of thumb has always been "Never trust the tape." It can HELP, but don't ever expect a perfect line.
The test I didn't know I needed, but oddly satisfying when the tape leaves a clean line. Also on the wood caulk test, that's not really bleed through on the tapes part that's just paint seeping between the grain structure.
Before I buy anything engine/ home related I check Project Farm to see if it's been tested. In the past I've wasted a lot of money going with something cheaper or more expensive trying to get the best result, before Project Farm videos I usually guessed wrong! Now I can spend how I need to for a project with no guesswork! Thank you!!
they don't give a shit. To them, profit is all that matters. Even if they sell you crap, or if they feed you to a meat grinder to meak strange meat loafs out of you.
@@therealb888 i speak truth and wisdom all day but that doesn't stop the consummer zombies from wanting to throw their life away in buying useless crap.
Can people stop asking "why was this recommended to me"? Because the TH-cam algorithm isn't your personal shopper and it thought you might be interested in it
When you paint the same color that is under the tapes first on the tapes and let it dry a bit and than paint with the other color over it, you get the perfect line. (Sry when something is wrong because I'm from Germany and bad at writing) i hope you get what I'm on to
Frog Tape is one of those products I took a long time to buy because I thought it had to be marketing bullshit and it's relatively expensive but my experience with it matches this, it's excellent. If you really need a clean line then it's worth the cost. I use the yellow type though, I think it has less adhesive than this green type.
I Would NOT recommend using CHEAP blue tape ( unless you are painting your project blue ) a few years ago I used dollar store or Hf blue tape on a white bathroom wall, the blue from the tape bleed through, I had to repaint several times to cover up. the sad part is I had 3m blue but wanted to try the cheap stuff . Thanx PF
Dad always told me to use Frogtape and I've always listened to him on this. Really interesting to see such obvious evidence of it's higher quality. One of those cases where paying a little more for a more premium product is definitely worth it.
It would be interesting to see the difference in different types of electrical crimps/plugs/solder combinations and how they hold up to harsh weather and vibration. I'm thinking for either car audio or something more practical like trailer wiring which always seems to need redone often when road salt is around. That being said this video was a real eye opener, i didn't expect any difference between brands so I've always stuck to the cheap stuff. Frog was never a brand I had considered before, but I'll definitely be seeking it out now.
@@Oddman1980 Thanks, I appreciate it. It seems like one of those things where people in a certain industry coalesce around similar opinions but then you check another industry and it's completely different. My experience says hydraulically crimped butt splices are the way to go for big stuff, but not much on a trailer or a car justifies breaking that out, so I've had luck using marine use silicone sealed plugs for the small stuff.
Id throw in a linemans splice with electrical tape/exposed to add in there. So solder with heat shrink vs linemans splices vs those flat pressure fit tabs vs wire nuts vs crimped vs ... etc
A test like this could be a can of worms without resistance and load tests. Let's use automotive for example. To reduce costs and weight, auto mfrs have taken the load to wire size ratio to the limit. Older cars had a big honking wire from the alternator to power stuff and charge the battery. Repairing a terminal with solder worked because the heavy wire stayed cool and there was a lot of surface area for the solder. Newer cars use a much smaller wire and higher current alternators and that wire runs HOT right from the factory. A soldered connection would be weak due to inherent heat and additional heat from a higher resistance joint and fail under load. With a soldered connection, the wire and terminal has to be upsized to cope. Copper wire relaxes over time allowing crimped connections to loosen increasing resistance, heat, and letting corrosion seep between the strands and the terminal. It's worse with solid wire which is why it's not crimped but uses a screw terminal which must be re-tightened periodically. Then there is weatherproofing which can get a bit tricky due to many variables folks don't think of. My concern is that tests done with speaker wire would take the results as Gospel and apply it to connections that would fail and cause fires, damage, or injury.
Been using Frog Tape for a couple of years now. My experience with it mirrors the results you got in your tests. Very good with latex paints and fairly good with oil-based paints. I also have used it for marking fingering positions on violin fingerboards as it releases well and doesn't leave much residue behind in that application.
My girlfriend said she needed paint tape and immediately introduced her to your channel. She was very pleased to see the tests and results. You convinced her frogtape is the one to get thanks a lot 👍🏻👏🏻
Im literally about to buy masking tape tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of your hard work with this test. I know what I'm buying now. Saved me a headache.
These are the best review videos by far on TH-cam. The tests are thorough, precise and practical. Most importantly, you get to the point and make even the most mundane product reviews entertaining! Excellent - Thank you .
One problem I've had with some painters tape that you didn't address, is when I mask off a freshly (but dry) painted surface many painters tapes will peel off the paint underneath it.
Try using the yellow colored frog tape, it's for delicate surfaces, it will sometimes peel the fresh paint, but not nearly as much as the others will... nothing a quick cut in with a brush will take care of
Frog tape yellow is designed for freshly painted surfaces. www.amazon.com/dp/B004QAO9V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x5NKDbF2FKB5W On a heavily textured surface pre activate frog tape adhesives with a damp cloth to get even cleaner lines.
I think the paint peeling or flaking off speaks more to the paints LACK of adhesion vs. The tapes over adhesive. Just a thought I would suggest primer or roughing the surface prior to finish coat
This is easily my favorite channel, alot of them start getting too off base when they gain popularity. I know I can count on you for real world reviews. Im trying to think of a product we rely on here in Canada to face off against what is available to you guys in the USA. Anyways you are doing an awesome job, makes me look forward to Mondays!
First one that comes to my mind is honey goo by kleenflo, iirc it's not available in the free world, just up in canuckistan. It's a great product! Would love to see it tested here
Its helpful for me since I do art, and masking tape can be used to keep the borders of your art clean so having a tape too strong or that leaves behind adhesive isn't great because it can rip the paper or get dust stuck to it
Started using Frog tape for my last painting project, it's the real deal. It's more money, but the time you save and the lines are as clean as this video. Thanks for doing this video!
Straight to the point, no ads, no bs, testing explained, no artificially extending the video. This is why Project Farm is amazing and makes me watch a lot of stuff I'll never use.
This is the only channel that actually makes watching paint dry fun. 😂 Thank you for all of the hard work you put into creating engaging content for the advocacy of consumers!
Thank you very much! By the way, your videos are awesome! I really enjoyed your most recent video on turning a lawnmower into a tire inflator pump! Genius!! Thanks again! th-cam.com/video/fIc0dkJ7Xzo/w-d-xo.html
Kennedy, maybe when you decide to get off your butt and do some work around the house, this knowledge base will help you in choosing supplies. If you’re going to be taping off to protect your trim and you can save a couple bucks between 3M painter’s blue tape and Frog Tape vs Duck type tape, then you’re going to know the extra few bucks are well spent.
I'm a follower from Syria, for acouple of years now.. just today I was searching masking tapes comparison,, and you apeared,, the most trustfull guy,, I cannot thank U enough for this, and all other Videos.
You're always coming up with such creative ways of testing all sorts of variables, like the wet paper towels and the corn starch this time! Another great video, keep it up :D
You may have heard of this trick. And no I haven't tried it much.😲 Put up the masking, and what ever the base paint is, paint a strip along the edge of the tape with that paint first. That will bleed under the tape. Then use the contrasting color as normal. When the tape is removed, the color that bled under is the same paint that is supposed to be there. Anyhow,, that is the Therory, ,, I haven't done it enough to prove the concept 100 %... Thanks for your good work and sharing your videos.
I haven't tried this technique painting a house but I've tried it painting various other objects and it works great. Sometimes I use clear coat after I put the tape down to seal it and then put the color on that I'm trying to paint
I do the same. Typed the exact comment and then read your comment. The tape tests here helped me out for whenever I am going to do some edging next though. :)
was searching for this exact method. I've painted lots of cornhole boards, so taping and painting straight lines without bleed is a must. regardless of the tape (tried many different ones), this method standard. It's the only way to fill the voids of the material under the tape.
I like how you go straight to the point throughout the entire video. This is the only channel where I do not skip any sections and watch it whole. thanks for valuing our time!
I've had a similar experience as others on here - I do the majority of masking with blue painters tape, but when I need a clean line, it's Frog tape all the way.
This channel is so good. For almost every product I need where choices are involved and it’s not ultra specialized, I check project farm. Most of the time I’m pleasantly surprised to find you’ve done a test. You help me give better service to my customers. I appreciate that.
Frog tape is what my family has used for as long as I can remember and it’s never failed us and never left residue on walls, don’t know how much it leaves on other surfaces
I use frog tape for all my projects and it turns out amazing every single time. You gotta spend some time to press it down on the edges but it yields a perfect line everytime. Thanks for the great video once again.
Frog tape has been my go to since it came out, always near perfect lines. However, I've found that even as good as it is, it struggles with the newer latex paint with primer in satin, semi-gloss, gloss and high gloss applied to similarly glossy surfaces. If left on too long I've found that even it peels up the newer paint. Highly recommend removing, very carefully, prior to paint drying!
The trick to that is to paint a thin coat of primer over the frog tape edge first. Some people even just brush some water over it instead. This activates the tape. Then paint the color you want and peel off while the paint is still tacky. If you use sherwin williams duration or emerald, one coat over primer is enough to cover almost anything.
@@muemamuema8020 same here. I'm I'm. Australia and we probably get about 50% of the products tested in our stores. Thankfully it's usually the mid to high end performers! Regardless, these videos are just fun to watch
Danny, whether it’s 3M Blue Tape or Frog Tape, I always run my fingernail along the edge of the tape in order to seal the tape. It’s also a good idea to take a very lightly damp sponge or paper towel, running it over the painter’s tape, the. Run your nail over the tape edge. This causes a film to be released from the tape, further sealing the edge.
Now I do live in Germany and do not have access to any of these products. 😉 Nonetheless - I just love your real-life product challenges & videos. 🙏 Todd - you're my hero. 👍🙂
Frogtape, das 3M und sämtliche Scott Klebebänder sind auch in De unter selbigem Namen zu bekommen. Das zuletzt gezeigte Kaschieren mit Acryl/Überstreichen mit der Grundfarbe bleibt aber die billigste, schnellste und zuverlässigste Lösung.
gonefilming kip brand tape is available in Germany. It’s made by the same company that makes frog tape. The color is different though. It’s red, not green.
I've been using a low-tack variety of frog tape for a long while and it's a "miracle" product for painting over wallpaper or thinner coats that have long since dried. One of the brands that earns every penny you pay!
I was thinking the same thing, but maybe something that compares stuff like Rain X, paste wax, jet dry, wd40 and other stuff to see what repels the best.
This was great!!!!!!! I watched your video before a big painting project which involved several shades next to each other.. Now my wife is very particular with straight lines and bleed through and we don’t paint that often so we went with the big money Frog tape. We usually use a 3m product but took your suggestion. It was so worth it, your video saved a lot of arguments and perhaps a marriage . THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...
Oh, I'd quite like a foam test video as well. Maybe testing on rough surfaces (cement, brick, etc.) and door/window jams (metal/vinyl and wood). Damp absorbance and sun brittleness would nice tests too. Maybe paintability?
Why did TH-cam recommend this to me and why did I watch every second of it? And WHY DID I ENJOY IT SO MUCH?! 😂 Well, if I ever have to paint a wall I know what to use 👍🏻
Came to home Depot today for a painting project and selecting the right masking tape from the plethora of choices is much easier after watching this video. Thanks Project Farm, Frog tape it is!!
Great vid as always! Still holding out hope for the high temp spray paint challenge. The paint I used is doing well on my exhaust piping, but I am starting to see some paint chips. I'd love to see which paint holds up best to heat and automotive chemicals.
@@datboi8140 No new engine yet. I've been taking care of personal stuff lately. I still need to source a new engine and have the time to make the swap. Hopefully soon.
Quite possibly the best youtube channel in the history of humans. Incredibly informative and insanely entertaining. Thanks man for providing me with hours of entertainment (just found out and have been binge watching everything).
@@ProjectFarm i've wondered if my strategy of changing the oil and filter more frequently than recommended would make up for using the no-name filters from the oil-changers place. it'd be interesting to know how long different brands stay useful, as well as how they clean at their "end of life' time.
@@flashgordonmd/videos/videos Pretty sure changing more often than recommended is an unnecessary waste of money unless you really drive your vehicles hard. In which case, you'd likely hit mileage before months. Just check with the dipstick for color and quantity periodically.
@@ProjectFarm my man, thank you for all the time you put into your videos. not very many people doing this sort of stuff without company promotions which produce biased content. keep it up
@@ProjectFarm Some of my more "pop culture" subscriptions hit thousands of views within minutes. I still rate you within my top 5 most valuable TH-camrs.
Speaking of caulking, could you do one comparing various caulking brands? This is one product I'm really curious if brands matter. I'd be interested in knowing performance on water sealing, adhesion strength, and heat resistance (whether they start hardening or start peeling).
I love these reviews. It's 1 in the morning watching painting tapes that are not even available in europe and I never painted anything but still loving it!!! Keep it up!
Thanks to everyone who requested this test and please let me know if you'd like a round 2 video in the future. Here are links to the brands tested. Thanks again, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Frog Tape: amzn.to/34lpVuK
Duck General: amzn.to/3hkLO0X
Duck Clean Release: amzn.to/3lau2je
Painter's Mate: amzn.to/3l7blNo
3M Scotch 2020: amzn.to/3j6woxI
3M Scotch Blue: amzn.to/3l5hrhn
Stik Tek General Purpose: bit.ly/3hqiKp6
Stik Tek Painter's Tape: bit.ly/31nLNnH
For round 2 perhaps throw in some automotive painting tape also.
Intertape I believe the model is 513
Good video, thanks. How about a test where masking tape is placed over a pre-painted area (painted maybe 24-48 hours previously), to see how much the of the underlying paint is pulled off when the tape is removed?
something you have not tested is how well oils protect parts when they are hot, also test brake fluid?
What are the plastic tabs on the bottom of the frog tape container for? Thank you for all your wonderful videos.
I like how you get right into the project and don’t waste time talking.
Thank you very much! I respect everyone's time and try to keep it as efficient as possible. Sometimes I get going a little to fast. Trying to improve. Thanks again!
His pacing with his editing is great... As soon as I start to feel like he's showing too much detail or talking a little too much about something the pace speeds up.... Like the first set of tape peels started to feel kinda long and then he sped it up some, then those started to feel kinda long then he went to turbo peeling... I've noticed this in all his videos I've seen, some of the best editing on TH-cam...
@@ProjectFarm Yeah that really awesome that you do it this way
And managing to yell into the mic the entire time. Awesome video though
IDK, there's always the "LET ME READ WHAT IS ON THE LABEL TO YOU" time.
Literally just watched a 14 minute video on tape and paint drying. And was entertained and informed the entire time. Great job keep it up brother!
Thank you very much!!
Brings a new meaning to watching paint dry ;D
Project farm is a bullet confirmed
I think we needed a counter how many times he said tape
never would think in all my years i would be doing this and also find it very informative. still wonder if its still 14 mins i wasted i cant decide.. xD
Where's the one masking tape that my school uses where it sticks to absolutely nothing
lol. Thanks
Why are you thanking him
@@LeizarIrbe Because he could relate and got a laugh out of it.
Is it that cheapo green stuff?
Them damn tan rolls felt like brown tissue with a hint of stickyness
As a professional woodworker I have always used Duck Clean... It peels off easy, doesn't stick to the tape roll over time, typically doesn't tear when peeling from the roll, and is priced very competitively. I always thought the much more expensive Frog tape was a marketing trick and you have proved me completely wrong. I will definitely be using that for any paint lines I have to accomplish and keep using Duck Clean for the non-paint essentials. Thank you for the information - it's incredibly valuable. I guess it's time to become a member... :)
Thank you for the feedback on Duck Clean. Great tape and great price too!
Every time I've looked at Frogtape, I was convinced it was just overpriced marketing wank. Guess not, and now I know its what Im buying next time.
I had the same concern. Glad it actually is a great product
The frog does not dabble in bullshit
we have frog tape in the uk and after using alot of cheaper brands its now the only one i'll buy.
It also looks like you could maybe apply caulking to any of the tapes and they would all be pretty much perfect. Not sure if that would save you much tho.
@@comicalhexical Well, the caulking helped the frog tape. My guess is that it is risky, as I have spent most my Saturdays repairing the wall to perfection where pulling the tape also pulled parts of the paint off the wall. Seems to happen more for the professional series of paints that are more rubbery. He does not mention grade of caulking he used. I think I tried the caulk trick only once, but still had bleed onto baseboard. Probably will try it again.
me: maybe i’ll look for some new music or something
youtube: watch this guy test painters tape
me: _this is exactly what i need_
Thank you!
Kennedy LaOrange me, who wont be painting anything for years: this is perfect, who will win
This is how yt works
Frogtape should license some footage and add a 'as seen on project farm!' advertising.
Lol
Heck yeah.. get Farm PAID!!!!
It's nice to get paid but at the same time it's better to stay neutral. There's a guy that does vacuum reviews on TH-cam and in his latest video he revealed he was paid to appear in a Shark ad... then proceeded to give the vacuum a great score in the review. Even when you're transparent, you're now unbiased.
@@homefront3162 🤦♂️You're new here. PF doesn't take sponsors or payments. Lol
HU1212ICAN3 LOL, I have been here since the begining, I understand his channel, I just wish he could get some big bucks for such great work
It's in times like these when I wonder... "How did I get here???"
And then I remember.
"Ah, yes...
*procrastination."*
lol
But u left after video more informed! 😆
Same. Right now i am procrastinating on practicing for a playing test for clarinet
Im supposed to study for exam week
Me trying to sleep be like
I used 3m painters blue for years. Then when I actually painted a room that the public would see every day, I used Frogtape and never looked back. It has been my go to since. It is totally worth the extra money for the lines. I have masked and backmasked with it and always had very clean lines.
Thank you!
I was forced at my place to paint freehand, but when I could, the frog won.
When I seen the price of Frog tape in the store I said no way am I paying that much !
I went through most of the others you had there......... and then went back to the store and bought the Frog tape !
I have always had to learn the hard way ! 😊
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm I like how you progressively shortened how much you spoke about each result as to not drag it on. Nice touch!!
Just learned that lesson... again.. with some drill bits. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't able to drill into some brick with some cheap masonry bits I purchased from Amazon and figured it must be some super strong brick materiel (the bits had tungsten carbide ends after all!). FInally gave in and bought a nice Bosch bit from Home Depot and it cut through like butter. A 15 pack of bits for $17.99 isn't any better of a value vs 1 bit for $8.99 when all 15 bits are garbage.
@@alexrowland A fart smeller once said "if you buy quality you only cry once"
Same thing with me and duct tapes
I used to go through rolls and rolls of gas station duct tape, then I saw his video on T-Rex brute force tape and so far I only need one loop of tape to do the same job as half a roll of el-cheapo duct tape, oh and I haven't had to replace that loop of tape yet (been baking in the Australian sun for the last month or so without a problem)
Best $60 I ever spent
I know I’m not painting anything for a long time but I’m gonna go buy some frog tape
Nice!
remember that masking tape does expire even in the packages so its not the kind of thing you want to just have incase you need it.
@@nilloc93 So true , the adhesive gums up and and come off on the next layer of tape, It helps if you keep it in a cool dry place.
Dan Sears thanks so much for that dude 😯 I didn’t know rape could expire
Rain Pyramid.....What a distressing spelling mistake...
I'm a 33 year old self-employed subcontractor and I have to say, well done on all your videos. I can speak from roughly 15 years experience in general construction, just about every video lines up with my personal experiences as to which products work best in the field, and which products will suffice given budget driven clients or less demanding situations. Wish I had found your videos 10 years ago. Hats off to you sir! Much Respect. Thanks for all the content you provide! Subscribed for life!
Thank you
I have always used Frog Tape... tell me why I got so competitive and was literally rooting for a painters tape 🤦🏼♀️
Frog tape! Frog tape! Frog tape! YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Price
Awesome! I root for my favorite products too. Unfortunately I have bad luck with ppl catching on to great products & getting discontinued for the new, big thing which actually under performs vs the quality discontinued 1. So yeah, I get it. Go frog! U cheer your favorite on!
Lena - Frog Tape wowed me. 😮 I didn’t think tape could do that, but I loved seeing the clean lines.
I also use Frog Tape. I know that I was "rooting for it to win" but in reality I was hoping to validate my purchase and pat myself on the back for making the better buy.
its really impressive how thoroughly your tests are. youre doing great deeds to consumers.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm no, thank you!!
Not only the channel but the community gives fantastic feedback on things we see etc. It's an awesome group all the way around.
Project farm is the GOAT of testing products 🐐
This is not how to use masking tape. You first paint with the background color on top of the tape, to fill any gaps. The when it is tacky, you paint with the other color. That way you always get a perfect line. Only applications when you can't do that, like on a not previous painted surface, or on car, the better tape is relevant.
As a professional painter this is one of my favorite tests! That being said, my general rule of thumb has always been "Never trust the tape." It can HELP, but don't ever expect a perfect line.
Thank you!
Looks like frog tape leaves a nice clean line.. though it might be cost prohibitive and leave residue.
tape is a guide not a crutch. learn to cut in
what do you do then if you cant trust the tape? you cannot paint a perfect line with a brush.
@@Francois_Dupont If it won't effect the appearance, the very thin coat of acrylic caulk trick over the tape works really well
This channel is the most reliable and methodical tests I’ve every seen, very impressive
Thanks so much!
Yeah this channel is what "consumer reports" SHOULD'VE been... If they weren't blight off by corporations. I love this guy.
Around here my wife does most of the surface painting and she insists on Frog Tape for masking. Obviously, she knows what she's talking about.
Thank you!
The test I didn't know I needed, but oddly satisfying when the tape leaves a clean line.
Also on the wood caulk test, that's not really bleed through on the tapes part that's just paint seeping between the grain structure.
Thank you and great point. Thanks again!
Indeed it did seep between the grain of wood. Still very useful info though. So still a valid test imo.
Honestly, I am going to remember the tip of applying caulking to the tape line. That will come in handy someday, I just know it.
@@spokehedz I was thinking the same thing.
Obviously, but the closer the tape is able to adhere to the surface and fill the crevices the harder it is for the paint to do that
Before I buy anything engine/ home related I check Project Farm to see if it's been tested.
In the past I've wasted a lot of money going with something cheaper or more expensive trying to get the best result, before Project Farm videos I usually guessed wrong!
Now I can spend how I need to for a project with no guesswork!
Thank you!!
Thank you very much!!
So true, I've made many purchase based on project farm recommendations.
Add me to that list of people that watch to help guide his purchases.
Thanks
Oh, caught you on MotorTrend.
Way to go!
This TH-cam algorithm has me learning random shit every day
Thank you for the feedback!
This channel will "learn" u a lot! Great stuff. 😊
I just told my wife the other day when we were buying tape for painting "I wish project farm had a comparison on all these options!" YOU READ MY MIND!
lol. Thank you!! I hope you bought the right brand. I didn't a few months back and wish I had done this video before the big paint project.
@@ProjectFarm we got frog tape and loved it!
I told his wife that when he was testing it lmao lol
I believe the white residue from the Frog Tape on the wet side was actually the gelling agent having been activated due to the water.
Great point! This makes sense. Great product!
That’s what I was thibkibg
I can't imagine how many companies are shifting into high gear to make their products better after watching your videos. Keep it up, sir!
Thank you very much! I hope it does have a positive impact on the quality of products being manufactured.
they don't give a shit. To them, profit is all that matters. Even if they sell you crap, or if they feed you to a meat grinder to meak strange meat loafs out of you.
@@dimitar4y wiser words haven't been spoken!
@@therealb888 i speak truth and wisdom all day but that doesn't stop the consummer zombies from wanting to throw their life away in buying useless crap.
@@dimitar4y I wouldn't categorise painter's tape as "useless crap"
Why was this recommended to me? I don’t even paint walls but I enjoyed it.
Thank you very much!
Can people stop asking "why was this recommended to me"?
Because the TH-cam algorithm isn't your personal shopper and it thought you might be interested in it
@@SP-se3zf what's up with the hostility? An algorithm doesnt need you to defend it
@@twitcutie not defending it, it's that the amount of comments about TH-cam recommendations is huge to and excessive
Hey TestBruh, as an artist and painter I use masking tape almost everyday. This test really helps me with my craft. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you!
just spent 14 minutes watching paint dry... i regret nothing
Thank you
the hp fandom came back
When you paint the same color that is under the tapes first on the tapes and let it dry a bit and than paint with the other color over it, you get the perfect line. (Sry when something is wrong because I'm from Germany and bad at writing) i hope you get what I'm on to
Great tip!
This method you talk about just Blew my mind! Ive never heard that before. Thanks
Frog Tape is one of those products I took a long time to buy because I thought it had to be marketing bullshit and it's relatively expensive but my experience with it matches this, it's excellent. If you really need a clean line then it's worth the cost.
I use the yellow type though, I think it has less adhesive than this green type.
Thank you
You can also leave the yellow Frog tape on longer than the green frog tape
@@jimacheson4933/videos So, green means "go, go, go! paint that thing already!" while means "slow down! paint with caution!"? xD
used frog tape on my bathroom and it left perfect lines and 0 bleed through. to me, worth the money
Thank you!
I Would NOT recommend using CHEAP blue tape ( unless you are painting your project blue ) a few years ago I used dollar store or Hf blue tape on a white bathroom wall, the blue from the tape bleed through, I had to repaint several times to cover up. the sad part is I had 3m blue but wanted to try the cheap stuff . Thanx PF
Dad always told me to use Frogtape and I've always listened to him on this. Really interesting to see such obvious evidence of it's higher quality. One of those cases where paying a little more for a more premium product is definitely worth it.
Thanks for sharing.
It would be interesting to see the difference in different types of electrical crimps/plugs/solder combinations and how they hold up to harsh weather and vibration. I'm thinking for either car audio or something more practical like trailer wiring which always seems to need redone often when road salt is around.
That being said this video was a real eye opener, i didn't expect any difference between brands so I've always stuck to the cheap stuff. Frog was never a brand I had considered before, but I'll definitely be seeking it out now.
This is an excellent idea.
@@Oddman1980 Thanks, I appreciate it. It seems like one of those things where people in a certain industry coalesce around similar opinions but then you check another industry and it's completely different. My experience says hydraulically crimped butt splices are the way to go for big stuff, but not much on a trailer or a car justifies breaking that out, so I've had luck using marine use silicone sealed plugs for the small stuff.
Id throw in a linemans splice with electrical tape/exposed to add in there. So solder with heat shrink vs linemans splices vs those flat pressure fit tabs vs wire nuts vs crimped vs ... etc
A test like this could be a can of worms without resistance and load tests. Let's use automotive for example. To reduce costs and weight, auto mfrs have taken the load to wire size ratio to the limit. Older cars had a big honking wire from the alternator to power stuff and charge the battery. Repairing a terminal with solder worked because the heavy wire stayed cool and there was a lot of surface area for the solder. Newer cars use a much smaller wire and higher current alternators and that wire runs HOT right from the factory. A soldered connection would be weak due to inherent heat and additional heat from a higher resistance joint and fail under load. With a soldered connection, the wire and terminal has to be upsized to cope. Copper wire relaxes over time allowing crimped connections to loosen increasing resistance, heat, and letting corrosion seep between the strands and the terminal. It's worse with solid wire which is why it's not crimped but uses a screw terminal which must be re-tightened periodically. Then there is weatherproofing which can get a bit tricky due to many variables folks don't think of. My concern is that tests done with speaker wire would take the results as Gospel and apply it to connections that would fail and cause fires, damage, or injury.
As a automotive and heavy duty mechanic this is a video idea i would watch religiously! Awsome idea!
Not gonna lie, I only clicked on this video because I wanted to watch frog tape destroy the competition.
lol. Funny!
Been using Frog Tape for a couple of years now. My experience with it mirrors the results you got in your tests. Very good with latex paints and fairly good with oil-based paints. I also have used it for marking fingering positions on violin fingerboards as it releases well and doesn't leave much residue behind in that application.
My girlfriend said she needed paint tape and immediately introduced her to your channel. She was very pleased to see the tests and results. You convinced her frogtape is the one to get thanks a lot 👍🏻👏🏻
You are welcome!
The old saying “you get what you pay for” holds true in this case
Lol
that is the most thorough product shootout I have ever seen.
Thanks!
Im literally about to buy masking tape tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of your hard work with this test. I know what I'm buying now. Saved me a headache.
Thank you!
These are the best review videos by far on TH-cam. The tests are thorough, precise and practical. Most importantly, you get to the point and make even the most mundane product reviews entertaining! Excellent - Thank you .
Thank you very much!
One problem I've had with some painters tape that you didn't address, is when I mask off a freshly (but dry) painted surface many painters tapes will peel off the paint underneath it.
Great point! I should have tested for that.
Try using the yellow colored frog tape, it's for delicate surfaces, it will sometimes peel the fresh paint, but not nearly as much as the others will... nothing a quick cut in with a brush will take care of
Frog tape yellow is designed for freshly painted surfaces. www.amazon.com/dp/B004QAO9V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x5NKDbF2FKB5W
On a heavily textured surface pre activate frog tape adhesives with a damp cloth to get even cleaner lines.
I think the paint peeling or flaking off speaks more to the paints LACK of adhesion vs. The tapes over adhesive. Just a thought I would suggest primer or roughing the surface prior to finish coat
@@germx1488 That seems to be my experience too.
This is easily my favorite channel, alot of them start getting too off base when they gain popularity. I know I can count on you for real world reviews. Im trying to think of a product we rely on here in Canada to face off against what is available to you guys in the USA. Anyways you are doing an awesome job, makes me look forward to Mondays!
Thank you!
First one that comes to my mind is honey goo by kleenflo, iirc it's not available in the free world, just up in canuckistan. It's a great product! Would love to see it tested here
agreed with popular channels becoming shit.
I'll remember this the next time i dump corn starch on my walls
Thank you
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Its helpful for me since I do art, and masking tape can be used to keep the borders of your art clean so having a tape too strong or that leaves behind adhesive isn't great because it can rip the paper or get dust stuck to it
Started using Frog tape for my last painting project, it's the real deal. It's more money, but the time you save and the lines are as clean as this video. Thanks for doing this video!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
He did my idea after saying it was a good video idea a while back!! Very awesome!!!
Thank you very much for requesting this one!
I worked 7 years in a national lab on adhesion of viscoelaatic materials. Excellent work buddy. Good selection of tests!
Thank you!
Any recommendations for removing the remaining adhesive without damaging the paint?
Yes. DEG monobutyl ether is the way to go. Turpentine is a miracle solvent as well.
@@charlesseymour1482/videos Thanks!
I have used frog tape for years, never had any problems, it's awesome.
Straight to the point, no ads, no bs, testing explained, no artificially extending the video.
This is why Project Farm is amazing and makes me watch a lot of stuff I'll never use.
Thanks so much!
This is the only channel that actually makes watching paint dry fun. 😂
Thank you for all of the hard work you put into creating engaging content for the advocacy of consumers!
Thank you so much 😀
Outstanding video as always! You made it very easy for people to decide which masking tape to use. A++ Thank you
Thank you very much! By the way, your videos are awesome! I really enjoyed your most recent video on turning a lawnmower into a tire inflator pump! Genius!! Thanks again! th-cam.com/video/fIc0dkJ7Xzo/w-d-xo.html
why did i watch this whole thing?
why was i intrigued?
why was i entertained?
i don’t know
Thank you very much!
Maze, you were turned on
Kennedy, maybe when you decide to get off your butt and do some work around the house, this knowledge base will help you in choosing supplies. If you’re going to be taping off to protect your trim and you can save a couple bucks between 3M painter’s blue tape and Frog Tape vs Duck type tape, then you’re going to know the extra few bucks are well spent.
Maybe the best channel on TH-cam.
I'm a follower from Syria, for acouple of years now..
just today I was searching masking tapes comparison,, and you apeared,, the most trustfull guy,, I cannot thank U enough for this, and all other Videos.
You are welcome!
It's 1 am and TH-cam thinks I want to watch videos on masking tape. They were right, I quite enjoyed that.
Thank you very much!
*doesnt paint*
“Damnit duck general”
Lmao
You're always coming up with such creative ways of testing all sorts of variables, like the wet paper towels and the corn starch this time! Another great video, keep it up :D
Thank you very much!
"Bet you cant make a video of paint drying and get views."
"Hold my beaker..."
Excellent stuff. I love how thorough, practical, and easy to digest your test methods are.
Thank you!
Clicked immediately when I saw project farm
Thank you very much!!
You may have heard of this trick. And no I haven't tried it much.😲
Put up the masking, and what ever the base paint is, paint a strip along the edge of the tape with that paint first.
That will bleed under the tape.
Then use the contrasting color as normal.
When the tape is removed, the color that bled under is the same paint that is supposed to be there.
Anyhow,, that is the Therory, ,, I haven't done it enough to prove the concept 100 %...
Thanks for your good work and sharing your videos.
Great tip! Thank you
I haven't tried this technique painting a house but I've tried it painting various other objects and it works great. Sometimes I use clear coat after I put the tape down to seal it and then put the color on that I'm trying to paint
I do the same. Typed the exact comment and then read your comment. The tape tests here helped me out for whenever I am going to do some edging next though. :)
I am a painter and can confirm this works.
was searching for this exact method. I've painted lots of cornhole boards, so taping and painting straight lines without bleed is a must. regardless of the tape (tried many different ones), this method standard. It's the only way to fill the voids of the material under the tape.
I like how you go straight to the point throughout the entire video. This is the only channel where I do not skip any sections and watch it whole. thanks for valuing our time!
Thank you so much!
As someone who is picky about having clean lines when painting, this was helpful.
Can you do one with stain? Thanks.
Thank you for the video idea!
Project Farm Good idea
There's no way tape will stop stain from seeping underneath.
this is exactly what ive been waiting for all day
Thank you very much!
I've had a similar experience as others on here - I do the majority of masking with blue painters tape, but when I need a clean line, it's Frog tape all the way.
Thank you!
This channel is so good. For almost every product I need where choices are involved and it’s not ultra specialized, I check project farm. Most of the time I’m pleasantly surprised to find you’ve done a test. You help me give better service to my customers. I appreciate that.
Thanks!
Frog tape is what my family has used for as long as I can remember and it’s never failed us and never left residue on walls, don’t know how much it leaves on other surfaces
Thank you!
I use frog tape for all my projects and it turns out amazing every single time. You gotta spend some time to press it down on the edges but it yields a perfect line everytime. Thanks for the great video once again.
You are welcome. Thanks for sharing.
Frog tape has been my go to since it came out, always near perfect lines. However, I've found that even as good as it is, it struggles with the newer latex paint with primer in satin, semi-gloss, gloss and high gloss applied to similarly glossy surfaces. If left on too long I've found that even it peels up the newer paint. Highly recommend removing, very carefully, prior to paint drying!
Thanks for sharing!
The trick to that is to paint a thin coat of primer over the frog tape edge first. Some people even just brush some water over it instead. This activates the tape. Then paint the color you want and peel off while the paint is still tacky. If you use sherwin williams duration or emerald, one coat over primer is enough to cover almost anything.
What an amazing idea to test for adhesive residue. I LOVE how in depth the videos are. Such a smart dude
Thank you!
As a professional decorator let me say..... thank you for this video!
Why am I still watching knowing very well I may never see these products in my country 🤔
Thank you! I try to share tips and ideas that will help everyone, such as the use of caulk with any tape to prevent paint bleed under. Thanks again
@@ProjectFarm totally appreciate your efforts. Kind suggestion if and when possible give alternatives to products like caulk. Thanks
Online shopping to get the superior products :p
@@kerielwatson3197 truthfully though I enjoy his content. I like his experiments and evaluations
@@muemamuema8020 same here. I'm I'm. Australia and we probably get about 50% of the products tested in our stores. Thankfully it's usually the mid to high end performers! Regardless, these videos are just fun to watch
I would like to see a test, on which one of those "ceramic" paint coatings if they "work" ( F11, NEXTGEN,ETC)
Thank you for the video idea!
this guys voice has so much casual enthusiasm i keep finding myself giggling. never change
Thank you!
Used frog tape last week, my test results agree with yours 😂
Thank you!
Danny, whether it’s 3M Blue Tape or Frog Tape, I always run my fingernail along the edge of the tape in order to seal the tape. It’s also a good idea to take a very lightly damp sponge or paper towel, running it over the painter’s tape, the. Run your nail over the tape edge. This causes a film to be released from the tape, further sealing the edge.
Now I do live in Germany and do not have access to any of these products. 😉
Nonetheless - I just love your real-life product challenges & videos. 🙏
Todd - you're my hero. 👍🙂
Thank you very much!
Frogtape, das 3M und sämtliche Scott Klebebänder sind auch in De unter selbigem Namen zu bekommen. Das zuletzt gezeigte Kaschieren mit Acryl/Überstreichen mit der Grundfarbe bleibt aber die billigste, schnellste und zuverlässigste Lösung.
gonefilming kip brand tape is available in Germany. It’s made by the same company that makes frog tape. The color is different though. It’s red, not green.
Thank you all for the pointers! I will certainly check them out! 👍🙂
This is super helpful, I use tape for my artwork and frog tape will save me a lot of “going back to clean the line up” time thank you
Thank you
I've been using a low-tack variety of frog tape for a long while and it's a "miracle" product for painting over wallpaper or thinner coats that have long since dried. One of the brands that earns every penny you pay!
Really enjoy your testing videos! Thanks for all the hard work you put into these!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback!!
Windshield washer fluid or windshield wiper comparison would be pretty cool!
Thank you for the video idea!
I was thinking the same thing, but maybe something that compares stuff like Rain X, paste wax, jet dry, wd40 and other stuff to see what repels the best.
That would take ages to test lol.
*10:45 PM*
youtube: here watch some tape
me: okay!
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm I watch it at the exact same time? Should I be scared?
Do you mean video tape?
This was great!!!!!!! I watched your video before a big painting project which involved several shades next to each other.. Now my wife is very particular with straight lines and bleed through and we don’t paint that often so we went with the big money Frog tape. We usually use a 3m product but took your suggestion. It was so worth it, your video saved a lot of arguments and perhaps a marriage . THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...
You are welcome!
Frog yellow masking tape is incomparable for absolutely clean lines and delicate surfaces. Better even than green Frog tape.
Great information. Thank you
I love watching these videos, always informative!
I'd love to see one on Expanding Foam for crack filling.
Thanks for the feedback!
Oh, I'd quite like a foam test video as well. Maybe testing on rough surfaces (cement, brick, etc.) and door/window jams (metal/vinyl and wood). Damp absorbance and sun brittleness would nice tests too. Maybe paintability?
Why did TH-cam recommend this to me and why did I watch every second of it? And WHY DID I ENJOY IT SO MUCH?! 😂 Well, if I ever have to paint a wall I know what to use 👍🏻
Thank you!
TH-cams AI algorithm knows you better than you know you.
Project Farm, I’ve lost count how many times your videos have saved me money or educated me with regards to the best product. You’re the best!
Thank you!
1:16 is a sad time when your guide moves near the end of the cut lol
Haha so true
That's why you should use a tee square like the pro's or cut upwards for 6 inches from the close edge
I use that caulking trick all the time when I need a clean line
Nice! Thank you
Have you ever thought about testing oil “stop leak” or other engine oil leak sealing products?
Thank you for the video idea!
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Came to home Depot today for a painting project and selecting the right masking tape from the plethora of choices is much easier after watching this video. Thanks Project Farm, Frog tape it is!!
Awesome! Thank you very much
This was in my recommended and honestly I am thoroughly entertained.
Thank you very much!
Yeah, same for me. Not this specific one but it was one of the seafoam vids. Inspired me!
Idk how this dude get in my recommendation but He always keep me entertained, and this video is good
Thank you very much!
Great vid as always! Still holding out hope for the high temp spray paint challenge. The paint I used is doing well on my exhaust piping, but I am starting to see some paint chips. I'd love to see which paint holds up best to heat and automotive chemicals.
Thank you!
Or painting a grill, or chimney pipe.
Fully Spooled bro how's the car? Get a new engine in?
@@datboi8140 No new engine yet. I've been taking care of personal stuff lately. I still need to source a new engine and have the time to make the swap. Hopefully soon.
Fully Spooled I get that for sure! Remember, you have all the hard stuff done. Only a few bolts and some fluids holding you back from some seat time!
Quite possibly the best youtube channel in the history of humans. Incredibly informative and insanely entertaining. Thanks man for providing me with hours of entertainment (just found out and have been binge watching everything).
Thank you for the feedback
You have to compare cheap oil filters to high performance oil filters!
Great suggestion! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm i've wondered if my strategy of changing the oil and filter more frequently than recommended would make up for using the no-name filters from the oil-changers place. it'd be interesting to know how long different brands stay useful, as well as how they clean at their "end of life' time.
@@flashgordonmd/videos/videos Pretty sure changing more often than recommended is an unnecessary waste of money unless you really drive your vehicles hard. In which case, you'd likely hit mileage before months. Just check with the dipstick for color and quantity periodically.
You're a one man Underwriter's Laboratory.
Thank you!
Uploaded 56 seconds ago. That's never happened before.
Hope you enjoy the video! I didn't realize there was such a huge difference between the brands
@@ProjectFarm my man, thank you for all the time you put into your videos. not very many people doing this sort of stuff without company promotions which produce biased content. keep it up
@@ProjectFarm Some of my more "pop culture" subscriptions hit thousands of views within minutes. I still rate you within my top 5 most valuable TH-camrs.
this... is the MOST IMPORTANT channel on youtube.. by FAR
Thanks so much!
If PF shows it works-BUY IT and use it.
If PF shows it doesn't....BUY IT and save for your neighbor to borrow. :)
Speaking of caulking, could you do one comparing various caulking brands? This is one product I'm really curious if brands matter. I'd be interested in knowing performance on water sealing, adhesion strength, and heat resistance (whether they start hardening or start peeling).
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm I'd like to know which of the "paintable" caulk truly holds paint best as well.
Please do a test on wheel bearing grease. Would love to see what is best to use for my boat trailer in a salt water environment!
Thank you for the video idea!
I can answer that: Chevron Black Pearl. Polyurea calcium sulphonate is the best for water washout resistance and low temp environment
If so mainly disc brake kinds and extreme pressure rated
But it is a little hard to find single cartridges for sale!
I love these reviews. It's 1 in the morning watching painting tapes that are not even available in europe and I never painted anything but still loving it!!! Keep it up!
Glad you like them!