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 Safety-Walk Light Duty Resilient Tread 7745, 4 in x 60 ft, White Bulk Roll, 7000126057
3M 57771, Scotch Buried Barricade Tape 366, CAUTION BURIED CABLE TV LINE BELOW, 3 in x 1000 ft, Orange, 7010397990
3M 27252, Ultra Durable 5 inch Power Sanding Discs, Universal Hole, 220 grit, 7100188458, 10 per pack
Dynabrade 78699 D9-6 Cartridge Roll Mandrel 1/8" Pilot Dia. x 1" Pilot Length, 1/4" Dia. Shank x 6" Shank Length
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 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 05042, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1-1/8 in x 21 in, Fabri-lok, 7100141436, 50 per case
3M 55838, Wetordry Cloth Disc 481W, 8 in x NH, 320 Grit, 7000119275
3M Safety-Walk Medium Duty Resilient Tread 7740, 2 in x 60 ft, Grey Bulk Roll, 7000126053
3M 12954, Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc, TR, 4 in x NH A CRS, 12954, 7100007009, 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 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168
3M 26016, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S9, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135330
3M 13783, Safety-Walk Slip-Resistant Tread, 613BY-T6X24, Black/Yellow Stripe, 6 in x 2 ft, 7100158269
3M 02019, Scotch Double Sided Tape 665-2P12-36, 1/2 in x 1296 in, 7010311123
3M 09413, Scotch-Brite Contour Surface Paint and Varnish Remover 9413NA, 7000052005 
