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 26018, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S11, 3/8 Male, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135942
3M 67016, E-A-R, Soft Grippers Probed Test Plugs 393-2021-50, 50 Pair/Case, 7010341317
3M 66865, Trizact Cloth Belt 237AA, A16 X-weight, 3-1/2 in x 15-1/2 in, Film-lok, Full-flex, 7000028335, 50 per case
3M 97419, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 48 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7000049613
Dynabrade 77759 4-1/2" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, 80 Grit, Z/A, Type 27, DynaCut Flap Disc W/Fiberglass, 10/pack
Dynabrade 98270 1/2" Male Coupler
Dynabrade 98269 1/2" Female Coupler
Dynabrade 95677 1/4" Male Plug with 1/4" NPT Female Thread
3M 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 66192, Particulate Respirator 8214, N95, with Faceseal and Nuisance Level, Organic Vapor Relief, 7000002083, 80 EA/Case
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Norton 66623335427, 2" Dia Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, Medium Grade, 50 Each
Dynabrade 97567 1/4" Safety Coupler, Male
Standard Abrasives 726001, A/O R8 Straight Precision Cartridge Roll, 1/2 in x 1-3/4 in x 1/4 in 100, 7100098772
Dynabrade 77773 5" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, 60 Grit, Type 27, Ceramic DynaCut Flap Disc, 10/pack
Dynabrade 97566 1/4" Safety Coupler, Female
3M 73558, Mix & Dispense Equipment Roll-On Nozzle Replacement, 2 in, 7100207925
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 20966, Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P180 J-weight, 1 in x 20 yd, 7010326034
3M 32699, Scotch-Brite Multi-Flex Abrasive Disc, 5 in x NH A VFN, 7010329135, SPR 020008A
3M Scotchkote Liquid Epoxy Coating Spray System HSS Mix Nozzle, RightAngle, 7000058900 