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.

Dynabrade 95600 Tune-Up Kit for .5 hp Motor
Dynabrade X62V 6" (152mm) Dia. Central-Vacuum Dynorbital Extreme Random Orbital Sander, .3 HP, 12,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit, Hook-Face
Dynabrade 10694 Inline Air Regulator
Dynabrade 54911 Gear Set, 6500 RPM, 2.6Hp
Dynabrade 59183 6" Dia. Dynorbital-Spirit Random Orbital Sander, Central Vacuum, 3/32" Orbit
Dynabrade 94855 5' Max Flow 8mm I.D. Whip hose w/ Composite Swivel, Male (1/4") / Male (1/4")
Dynabrade 92296 - 4" (102 mm) Dia. RED-TRED Eraser Disc Assembly
Dynabrade 53163 Tool Handle
Dynabrade 51347 3" (51 mm) Dia. Locking-Type Disc Pad, Medium Density, 3/8"-24 Thread
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Dynabrade 58052 5" Dia. Dynorbital-Spirit Self-Generated Vacuum Mesh Abrasive System, 3/16" Orbit
Dynabrade 95675 1/4" Male Plug with 1/4" NPT Male Thread
Dynabrade 95162 Screw
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Standard Abrasives 701425, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 1 in x 2 in x 3/16 in, 80, 7100103084
Dynabrade 11007 Idler Arm Assembly
Dynabrade 57851 3-2/3" W x 7" L Non-Vacuum Dynabug Disc Pad, Hook-Face, Short Nap
Standard Abrasives 713097, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P320 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, 7010310613
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Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy.
Dynabrade 59179 6" Dia. Dynorbital-Spirit Random Orbital Sander, Non-Vacuum, 3/16" Orbit
Dynabrade 95462 1/2" NPT Original Aluminum Dynaswivel
Dynabrade 96005 - 1/4" Male Plug with 3/8" NPT Male Thread
Dynabrade 11025 1/2" W x 7" L Soft Platen Pad 5-Pkg.
Dynabrade 78167 1-1/4" Dia. x 180 Grit S/C Non-Vacuum PSA DynaCut Disc 25/pack
Dynabrade 62346 Interface Ring
Dynabrade 69461 Drop-In Motor
Dynabrade 49430 Mini Angle Head Drill, .4 HP, Rear Exhaust, 3,200 RPM, 1/4"-28 Female Thread
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Dynabrade 57573 5" Dia. Wet Dynorbital Supreme Random Orbital Sander, Deluxe, 3/16" Orbit
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Dynabrade 56197 6" Dia. Non-Vacuum Disc Pad, Hook-Face, Short Nap
Dynabrade 69481 5" Extreme Drop-in Motor, 3/32" Orbit
Dynabrade 91114 1/4" W x 18" L 60 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 89242 3-1/2" W x 15-1/2" L Medium NWN DynaBrite Premium Belt
Dynabrade 13504 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, 1 HP, Rear Exhaust, 3,400 RPM, 5/8"-11 Threaded Arbor
Dynabrade 01712 Drop-In Motor
Dynabrade 56354 2-2/3" x 6-7/8" Non-Vacuum Dynabug II Disc Pad, Vinyl-Face
Dynabrade 82577 1/2" W x 24" L 80 Grit Ceramic DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 79824 3" P2500 Grit Dynasoft Finishing Film Non Vac Hook Face Disc, 50 per box
Dynabrade 79079 1/2" W x 13" L 120 Grit A/Z DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 79127 3/4" W x 18" L 120 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 95800 [1-1/4" Thread - 1-1/4" Non-Thread], Non-Conductive Vacuum Hose Cuff (Includes 95895 Insert)
Standard Abrasives 704821, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P50 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, 7010301273
Dynabrade 92201 1-1/2" W x 30" L 60 Grit A/Z DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 54470 Rotor Pinion
Dynabrade 79800 6" 3000 Grit Dynasoft Finishing Film Non Vac Hook Face Disc, 25 per box
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3M 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926 
