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 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 17379, Versaflo™ Length Adjusting Breathing Tube BT-30, 7100009685, 1 EA/Case
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 94980 1/4" Composite-Style Coupler, 1/4" Male
Dynabrade 98270 1/2" Male Coupler
Dynabrade 97568 3/8" NPT Female Safety Coupler
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
3M 01331, Stikit Gold Film Disc Roll, 6 in, P120 grade, 7010292680, 75 discs per roll
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 01328, Stikit Gold Film Disc Roll, 6 in, P220 grade, 7010308781, 75 discs per roll
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 88507, Flap Disc 769F, 80+, Quick Change, Type 29, 4-1/2 in x 5/8 in-11, 7100243873, 10 per case
3M 01298, Hookit Red Abrasive Disc, 5 in, P180, 7000119854, 50 discs per carton
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
3M 21919, Wetordry Paper Disc 431Q, 120 C-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7000120333
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 69645, Hookit Gold Film Disc 255L, P320, 6 in x NH, 7100048223, 100 discs per box
Standard Abrasives 840434, Quick Change Surface Conditioning RC Disc, Coarse, TSM, 3 in, 7100142216, 100/case
3M 30260, Hookit Purple Clean Sanding Disc 343U, 3 in, P800, 7000000504, 50 discs per carton
3M 55651, Cubitron II Flap Disc 967A, 60+, T29 Quick Change, 7 in 5/8"-11, Giant, 7010363309
Standard Abrasives 528423, Quick Change Zirconia Pro 2 Ply Disc, 40, TSM, 2 in, Die QS200PM, 7100220955, 200/case
Standard Abrasives 840432, Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, Maroon, 3 in, 7100142247, 100/case
3M 20514, Trizact Finesse-it Film Disc Roll 466LA, A3, 1-3/8 in x NH, Scallop, Die 143S, 7100067988, 500 discs per roll
3M 77306, Cubitron ll Stikit Paper Disc 732U, 80+ to 220+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, Multi-pack, 7100230324, 5 per pack
3M 07514, Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc TR 07514, 3 in x NH S SFN, 7000120974, 4 boxes/case
3M 77143, Scotch-Brite Hookit 7447 Pro Disc, PO-HA, A/O Very Fine, 6 in x NH 6 HL, 7010292688
Standard Abrasives 53319, Zirconia HP Type 29 HD Flap Disc, 645897, 4-1/2 in x 5/8-11 36, 7010330748
3M 36286, Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc, 3 in, Grade 180, No Hole, 7100229960, 50 Discs Per Carton
Standard Abrasives 20257, Ceramic Type 27 Flap Disc, 645023, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 in 36, 7010330760
3M 49912, Stikit Gold Paper Disc Roll 216U, 5 in x NH P150 A-weight, 7000028127, 175 discs per roll
3M 02095, Trizact Hookit Clear Coat Sanding Disc, 5 in, 7100041247, 25 per carton
3M 01138, Hookit Red Abrasive Disc Dust Free, 6 in, P500, 7000045454, 50 discs per carton
3M 36270, Stikit Blue Abrasive Disc Roll 321U, 5 in, 240 grade, 7100215947, 100 discs per roll
3M 55362, Flap Disc 566A, 40, T27 Quick Change, 4-1/2 in 5/8"-11, 7010361781, 10 per case
3M 45028, Diamond Grade Digital Reflective Sheeting 3924SUDS, Fluorescent Orange, 36 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282405
Standard Abrasives 528422, Quick Change Zirconia Pro 2 Ply Disc, 36, TSM, Green, 2 in, Die QS200PM, 7100220951, 200/case
3M 00380, Stikit Purple Abrasive Disc 740I, 8 in, 36E, 7010359432, 25 discs per box
3M 65490, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc DUH580TRI-10I, 5 inch UH, 80, 7100202887, 10 per pack
Standard Abrasives 42894, Zirconia HP Type 29 Flap Disc, 645910, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 in 80, 7010330739
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 86813, Cubitron II Stikit Film Disc Roll 775L, 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100046320, 125 discs per roll
3M 01420, Stikit Gold Paper Disc Roll 216U, P320 A-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7000028093, 175 discs per roll
3M 64413, Cubitron II Flap Disc 969F, 60+, T27, 7 in x 7/8 in, Giant, 7100104903
3M 82238, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 420, Off-White, Part B, 5 Gallon Drum(Pail), 7100001145
3M 65489, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc, DUH5120TRI-10T, 5 IN x UH, 120, 7100202877, 10 per pack
Standard Abrasives 42878, Zirconia HP Type 27 Flap Disc, 645930, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 in 80, 7010369174, 10 per case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 125u
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 70894, 641WY 1/2" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010533228
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
Dynabrade 59339 Vacuum Cuff, 1", w/Groove
3M 76622, Roloc Disc 777F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045618
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
3M 80510, Roloc Disc 777F, P120 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045622
3M 05048, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100141432, 200 per case
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 
