3M™ 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, 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 232 features one piece removal without slivering.
For a similar tape that offers greater elongation and superior sliver resistance,a 3M™ 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.

3M 21038, Floor Surfacing Discs, 12 Grit, 7 in x 7/8 in, 7010328801
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 20912, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 40 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118920
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
3M 57894, 642WY 1/4" X 24", 50000 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7100230570
3M 49586, High Strength Large Hole Repair, 12 oz, LHR-12-BB, 7100203783
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 57057, Flexible Prismatic Reflective Barricade Sheeting 3336L Orange/White,6 in stripe/left, 7.75 in x 100 yd, 7010316742
3M 08301, Ultrapro Autobody Sealant, 08301, Tan, 5 oz Tube, 7100142901, 6 per case
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 77512, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 1 in x 42 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010307736, 200 per case
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
Dynabrade 57811 3-2/3" W x 7" L Dynabug Orbital Sander, Self-Generated Vacuum, .28 HP, 10,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit
3M 77491, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 1/2 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000118435, 200 per case
3M 85309, Aluminum Foil Tape 425, Silver, 3/4 in x 60 yd, 4.6 mil, 7100053743
3M 22395, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045098
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
Dynabrade 69522 Housing for 69500, 5,000 RPM
3M 84412, Cloth Belt 777F, 40 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010325851, 200 per case
Dynabrade 22090 2-3/4" x 5" Hand Sanding Block
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 24" 75U
Standard Abrasives 701656, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/16 in x 2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 4 in CM-18, 7010368730
3M 57173, Temflex Cotton Friction Tape 1755, 3/4 in x 60 ft, Black, 7000058870
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 16579, Accuspray ONE Replacement Spray Gun, 7100096183
3M 88903, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7000118896
3M 70894, 641WY 1/2" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010533228
3M 94738, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 120+ X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010299911, 20 per case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 250u
3M 29860, Sanding Screen, 120 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160860
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 32267, 641WY, 3" X 30", 400 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010534830
3M 26481, 641WY, 3" X 30", 100 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010508917
3M 33066, Cloth Belt 341D, P100 X-weight, 25 in x 48 in, Sine-lok, Single-flex, 7010308084, 5 per case
3M 86431, Scotch-Weld Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6330NS,Green, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100109828, 12/Case
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 02690, Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665B, Black, 30 cc syringe, 7100111531, 24/case
3M 08024, Adhesive Sealant 740 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100115542, 12 per case
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 66635, Cloth Belt 341D, P100 X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118867, 20 per case
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 20903, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118877
3M 49833, Multi-Purpose Duct Tape 3900, Black, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 7.7 mil, 7000148383
3M 43474, Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 1 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 7000048876
3M 69602, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 1 in x 11 in, Sine-lok, Full-flex, 7010295223, 500 per case
3M 80486, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 3/4 in x 20-1/2 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7000118443, 200 per case
3M 27468, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1 in x 18 yd (25,40 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132169
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 77065, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 1/2 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000118440, 200 per case
3M 84506, Cloth Belt 707E, P220 JE-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7100073951, 50 per case
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
3M 45188, Stikit Disc Hand Pad, 5 in x 1/8 in, 7100015524
3M 66629, Cloth Belt 341D, 40 X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118863, 20 per case
Dynabrade 91428 1/2" W x 12" L 60 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
3M 21731, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 40 X-weight, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7000118906 
