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.

Insize 2197, LARGE RANGE DIGITAL RADIUS GAGE, R1(4-590"/100-1500mm), R2(4-590"/100-1500mm), 697409778087
Standard Abrasives 708756, A/O Tapered Cone Point, K-110 120, 7100139933, 100 per case
3M 25774, Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc, TSM, 1-1/2 in x NH A MED, 7100014112, 200 per case
3M 64318, Cubitron II Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, Quick Change, Type 27, 6 in x 1/4 in x 5/8"-11, 7100103318, 20 per case
3M 07586, Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc TR, 3 in x NH A MED, 7010328979, 1000 per case
3M 20445, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc Pad Hook Saver, 6 in x 3/4 in 25 Holes, 7000118615
3M 33446, Cubitron II File Belt, 80+, 1/2 in x 18 in (12.7 mm x 457.2 mm), 7100033186, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
3M™ 17379, Versaflo™ Length Adjusting Breathing Tube BT-30, 7100009685, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 33443, Cubitron II File Belt, 36+, 1/2 in x 18 in (12.7 mm x 457.2 mm), 7100033184, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
3M 33439, Cubitron II File Belt, 33439, 60+, 10 mm x 330 mm (3/8 in x 13 in), 7100033194, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
3M 25783, Scotch-Weld PUR Applicator Housing/Shroud Assembly Kit, 7000028623
Air Turbine Tools 2590SVR - 1/4" Angle Hand Tool Series (Long Version, Rear Exhaust), 30,000RPM, 35830
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505 
