3M™ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+, 12 mm x 55 m 6.7 mil, 48 Roll/Case

Proven to Deliver Super-Sharp Paint Lines

Using this proprietary solvent-free adhesive, the tape sticks instantly to most surfaces, including metal, rubber, glass, and plastic, as well as EPDM type rubber moldings while removing cleanly in one piece. This high-strength crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces, resists bleed through from most industrial paint systems, improves visibility during the paint masking process, and helps you achieve super-sharp paint lines. 3M™ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+ is an ideal tape for industrial painting, including two-tone color applications on trucks, buses, trailers, trains, fire trucks, ambulances and airplanes. It is easy to tear, which aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering, providing "user friendly," one piece removal. The tape is conformable for easy masking around corners, over contours and irregular surfaces

Recommended Applications

Industrial paint masking for specialty vehicle, automotive, rail, marine and aerospace paint jobs Paint masking for high temperature paint processes Paint masking for custom, two-tone and multiple color applications

Marking, bundling, and labeling

What is Masking Tape?

Masking tape was developed specifically to help protect surrounding surfaces from overspray, provide clean paint lines, and remove easily and cleanly when finished. Masking tapes from 3M adhere well, resist solvents or water from the paint, and are strong enough to hang plastic sheeting, yet remove cleanly without damaging the subsurface. The backing, typically crepe paper, can conform to curved and irregular surfaces. The tape hand tears for tool-free application.

A masking tape should specify what surfaces it will stick to and the interval over which it will remove cleanly. A very thin or poorly manufactured tape may demonstrate splintering or shredding, either coming off the roll or when being removed after use. Some masking tapes have the tensile strength for light commercial and industrial applications, including bundling, labeling, sealing, temporary repairs, lane marking, splicing, and surface protection. From wide to narrow, single rolls to bulk, there are many options to choose from when ordering masking tape. The classic crepe paper masking tape is a light tan color, but masking tapes from 3M come in a variety of colors and formulations to meet general and specific applications. A roll of masking tape is a basic toolbox or supply room item in construction, warehousing, military, marine, shipping, automotive aftermarket, e-commerce, general manufacturing and retail industries.

• INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH – Crepe paper masking tape ideal for critical paint masking applications in automotive, specialty vehicle and industrial markets where high holding power and heat-resistant performance are required
• GOOD VISIBILITY – Green backing improves visibility and accuracy during paint masking
• HIGHLY CONFORMABLE – Remains in place around corners, contours and irregular surfaces
• RESISTS PAINT BLEED-THROUGH – Helps create super-sharp paint lines and removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue
• STRONG ADHESIVE FORMULA – Proprietary solvent-free adhesive sticks instantly to most surfaces including metal, rubber, glass and plastic, as well as EPDM-type rubber moldings
• GET A TIGHT SEAL – Provides a moisture-resistant tight seal for many containment operations such as attaching heavy poly draping and closing cuffs