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 62817, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100139449, 12/Case
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
Standard Abrasives 707617, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 1/2 in x 1 in x 1/8 in 80, 7100085867
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
3M 00550, DynatronAuto Seam Sealer Caulk, 550, Grey, 12 oz, 7000125068, 12 per case
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 71878, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, Yellow 18, N40, NO 1, 7000082156, 10 per case
3M 47198, Polyurethane Sealant 540, Gray, 400 mL Sausage Pack, 7100198006, 12/Case
3M 85653, Thermosetable Glass Cloth Tape 3650, White, 5 in x 60 yd, 8.3 mil, 7010334203
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 97956, Super 77 CA Multipurpose Spray Adhesive, Low VOC <25%, Clear, 24 fl oz Can, 7100014109, 12/Case 
