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Aqua Dynamic masking tape

Colad Aqua Dynamic green masking tape rolls and black 1500 grit waterproof sanding sheets on a black display plinth

Aqua Dynamic is Colad's green crepe masking tape for bodyshops spraying waterborne and 2K paint, and detailers use it to mask trim before machine polishing. It is silicone-free, with a solvent-based rubber adhesive on a waterproof crepe backing, 130 micron thick in total. Colad rates it at 120°C for 10 minutes, 90°C for 30 minutes or 80°C for 60 minutes.

Each roll is 50 metres, in four widths:

  • 19mm: the narrowest, for badges, door handles, washer jets and thin window rubbers, and tight curves.
  • 25mm: the general-purpose size, wide enough for a window rubber or trim strip, narrow enough to follow a wheel arch or light unit.
  • 38mm: covers plastic trim, rubbing strips and panel gaps in one strip when masking a whole car.
  • 50mm: the widest, for bumper inserts, wide arch trims, sills and windscreen surrounds.

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About Colad

Colad is a Dutch brand of bodyshop tools and consumables, owned by EMM International BV, with its head office in Zwolle in the Netherlands; EMM and Colad are now part of PPG. Colad develops its products with paint professionals to make preparation, masking, mixing, painting and finishing safer, quicker and better, and its range covers masking tapes, sanding sheets, paint mixing and spray systems and protective clothing.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Colad's Aqua Dynamic masking tape and waterproof sanding sheets online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include the 25mm Aqua Dynamic tape and the 2000 grit waterproof sheet.

Colad Aqua Dynamic green masking tape being run along the window trim of a white car

Colad waterproof sanding sheets

Colad Waterproof Sheets are latex waterproof paper sheets, 230 x 280mm, for wet or dry sanding of small paint defects before polishing. We sell them as single sheets in four grits:

  • 1000 grit: the coarsest here, for levelling defects and refining the surface.
  • 1500 grit: ultra-fine refinement and defect removal before polishing.
  • 2000 grit: a fine finish before the final polish.
  • 3000 grit: the last step before machine polishing, for clear coat and spot repairs.

How to work. Wet sanding removes clear coat, so go one grit at a time from the finest that removes the defect, use plenty of water with a block or pad to keep the sheet flat, check often, and finish with a compound and polish to bring back the gloss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Colad?

EMM International BV, with its head office in Zwolle in the Netherlands. EMM and Colad are now part of PPG.

Is Colad Aqua Dynamic tape silicone free?

Yes. Aqua Dynamic is silicone-free, with a solvent-based rubber adhesive on a waterproof green crepe backing.

What temperature can Colad Aqua Dynamic tape take?

Colad rates it at 120°C for 10 minutes, 90°C for 30 minutes or 80°C for 60 minutes.

What widths does Aqua Dynamic come in?

19mm, 25mm, 38mm and 50mm, each on a 50 metre roll.

What size are Colad waterproof sanding sheets?

230 x 280mm. We sell them as single sheets in 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 grit.

Can Colad sanding sheets be used wet?

Yes. They are waterproof latex paper sheets for wet or dry sanding.

Where can I buy Colad in the UK?

The Drivers HQ stocks Colad online with UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders over £100, and in our shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with free Click & Collect.