Proven to Deliver Super-Sharp Paint Lines
Using our proprietary solvent-free adhesive, the tape sticks instantly to most surfaces, including metal, rubber, glass, and plastic, as well as EPDM type rubber moldings while removing cleanly in one piece. Our high-strength crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces, resists bleed through from most industrial paint systems, improves visibility during the paint masking process, and helps you achieve super-sharp paint lines. 3M™ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+ is an ideal tape for industrial painting, including two-tone color applications on trucks, buses, trailers, trains, fire trucks, ambulances and airplanes. It is easy to tear, which aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering, providing “user friendly,” one piece removal. The tape is conformable for easy masking around corners, over contours and irregular surfaces.
Recommended Applications
- Industrial paint masking for specialty vehicle, automotive, rail, marine and aerospace paint jobs
- Paint masking for high temperature paint processes
- Paint masking for custom, two-tone and multiple color applications
- Marking, bundling, and labeling
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.
A masking tape should specify what surfaces it will stick to and the interval over which it will remove cleanly. A very thin or poorly manufactured tape may demonstrate splintering or shredding, either coming off the roll or when being removed after use. Some masking tapes have the tensile strength for light commercial and industrial applications, including bundling, labeling, sealing, temporary repairs, lane marking, splicing, and surface protection. From wide to narrow, single rolls to bulk, there are many options to choose from when ordering masking tape. The classic crepe paper masking tape is a light tan color, but masking tapes from 3M come in a variety of colors and formulations to meet general and specific applications. A roll of masking tape is a basic toolbox or supply room item in construction, warehousing, military, marine, shipping, automotive aftermarket, e-commerce, general manufacturing and retail industries.

3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
3M 94738, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 120+ X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010299911, 20 per case
3M 14270, Disc Pad Face Plate, 4-1/2 in Hard Black, 7000144144
3M 20913, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 36 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118919
3M 20932, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 80 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118914
3M 50013, Venture Tape Cloth Duct Tape 1500, Silver, 72 mm x 55 m (2.83 in x 60.1 yd), 7010337384
3M 29833, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160843
3M 94288, SecureFit Safety Helmet, X5007X-ANSI, Orange, 1Ea/Box, 4 box/CS, 7100175559
3M 26016, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S9, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135330
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 25705, Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc, SC-DR, A/O Medium, TR, 3/4 in, 7000120983, 200/case
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
3M 36850, Dirt Trap Protection Material, White, 6 in x 300 ft, 7100132342
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 76622, Roloc Disc 777F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045618
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 29828, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 19 in x NH, 7100160248
3M 76679, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118459, 20 per case
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 29859, Sanding Screen, 100 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160861
3M 16298, PPS Lid & Liner Dispenser: Mini & Micro, 7100042777
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 200u
3M 70482, Cloth Belt 341D, P120 X-weight, 25 in x 60 in, Sine-lok, Single-flex, 7010326210, 5 per case
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 76630, Roloc Disc 777F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045627
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
3M 62816, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, White, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7000046609, 12/Case
3M 17298, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 784F, 60+ YF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010532459, 200 per case
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 66626, Cloth Belt 341D, 50 X-weight, 4 in x 36 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010308385, 25 per case
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 15058, Scotch Electrical Shielding Tape 24, 1 in x 100 ft (25 mm x 30,5 m), 7100005805
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 81284, Scotch-Weld High Strength Retaining Compound RT38, Green, 250 mL Bottle, 7010367436, 2/case 