Conformable Tape with a Strong Hold
3M™ General Purpose Masking Tape 203 was designed to provide instant adhesion to a variety of surfaces. Its moderate adhesion supplies adequate holding power and helps resist lifting or curling. In addition, General Purpose Masking Tape 203 is conformable, maintaining integrity and seal when formed around corners and uneven surfaces. The crepe paper backing resists slivering and tears off the roll easily. With good paint hold-out and bleed-through resistance, this masking tape is ideal for many applications and removes cleanly from most substrates for up to 24 hours and has a temperature resistance of up to 200°F (93°C).
Recommended Applications
- MRO/Construction Painting
- Woodworking
- Entry level painting
- Appliance sealing and wrapping applications
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.

3M 17189, Scotch-Brite Roloc EXL Unitized Wheel TR, 3 in x NH 6S FIN, 7000045978
3M 9145, Disc Pad Holder, 4-1/2 in x 1/8 in x 3/8 in 5/8-11 Internal, 7000046035
3M 03728, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Unitized Wheel, CP-UW, 7A Medium, 3 in x 1/4 in x 1/4 in, 7000045847
3M 65084, Scotch Brite Roloc Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel, DP-UR, 6C Medium+, TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 7100081366
3M 01032, Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel, CS-UW, 7S Extra Coarse, 6 in x 1 in x 5/8 in, 7000120867
3M 13763, Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel, XL-UW, 8A Coarse, 3 in x 1/4 in x 1/4 in, 7000028450
3M 85320, Aluminum Foil Tape 431, Silver, 2 in x 60 yd, 3.1 mil, 7100038989
3M 15813, Venture Tape UL181A-P Aluminum Foil Tape 1581A, Silver, 72 mm x 55 m, 2 mil, 7100043929
3M 00705, Interam Stainless Steel Foil Tape T-65, 4 in x 100 ft, 7100024280
3M 95724, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1551CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7100043789
3M 37082, Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7502/37082(AAD) Medium, 7000002162, 10 EA/Case
3M 07024, Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6100/07024(AAD) Small, 7000001932, 24 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 710335, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 1/4 in x 1 in x 1/8 in 60, 7100080015
Norton 66254433510 - 2" X 1/4" Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 60 Each
3M 16573, Accuspray Air Flow Control Valve, 7000042715 
