3Mâ„¢ High Performance Masking Tape 232 conforms well for masking around corners and over irregular surfaces. The rubber adhesive sticks instantly and offers strong holding power that resists lifting, curling, and adhesive transfer when removing from surfaces like EDPM rubber moldings. This tape delivers superior performance as a paint masking tape for demanding applications.
The crepe paper backing tears easily, offers moderate conformability around corners and over irregular surfaces, and lifts off cleanly. The natural rubber adhesive bonds well to paper, metal, wood and painted surfaces with reliable holding power and conformability. Under normal operating conditions, 3Mâ„¢ High Performance Masking Tape 232 features one piece removal without slivering.
For a similar tape that offers greater elongation and superior sliver resistance,a 3Mâ„¢ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+ is recommended.
Recommended Applications
- Paint masking
- Labelling
- Temporary Holding
- Patching
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.

Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081
3M 03027, Scotch General Purpose Cloth Duct Tape 393, Silver, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 12 mil, 7000048964
Norton 66261014921 - 2" X 1/8" 50 - 80 Grit Coarse Grade Aluminum Oxide Bear-Tex Speed-Lok Rapid Blend Gray TR Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 60 Each
3M 98514, Premium Matte Cloth (Gaffers) Tape GT2, Black, 48 mm x 50 m, 11 mil, 7010336132
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
Dynabrade 78128 3" Dia. Coarse NWN VT DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 57811 3-2/3" W x 7" L Dynabug Orbital Sander, Self-Generated Vacuum, .28 HP, 10,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit
3M 64070, Contractor Grade Pro Strength Duct Tape 3979, Silver, 1.88 in x 60 yd, 7010375912
3M 71346, 675L, 1" X 120", 125u, Diamond Microfinishing Film Belts, 7010534823
Dynabrade 78402 2" Dia. x 1/2", Dyna Premium Rapid Strip TR Disc, 25/pack
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Dynabrade 78127 3" Dia. Medium NWN VT DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
Dynabrade 58513 2-3/4" W x 6-7/8" L Dynabug II Orbital Sander, Non-Vacuum, Vinyl Pad, .11 hp, 8,000 RPM, 3/16" Orbit
Dynabrade 78291 2" Dia. x 2A M Medium Type R Unitized Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 88901, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P100 X-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7000118894
Norton 66254432925 Wheel, 3" X 1/2" X 1/4" Bear-Tex, Rapid Blend, Non-Woven 5 Density, A/O, M Grit, 20 Each 
