Virtually eliminates hard paint lines and sealer creep. Faster cycle times from minimized time-consuming rework. Custom-designed dispenser helps keep 3M Smooth Transition Tape clean and ready to use. Adhesive-free edges allow coatings to feather naturally under the tape, leaving a smooth transition to the existing finish. A unique, time-saving solution to traditional taping methods The fast, simple way to virtually eliminate rework caused by poor paint transitions. Introducing 3M Smooth Transition Tape. Helps prevent hard paint lines. Accelerates cycle times. Improves quality. Poor paint transitions require costly rework, slowing cycle times and draining productivity. Today, both customers and insurance companies are increasingly focused on quality workmanship. One of the key indicators of a high-quality paint job is the absence of hard paint lines in jambs. Until now, eliminating hard paint lines has often required re-shooting, sanding, buffing or other time consuming rework-all of which drain shop productivity and increase cycle time.