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 45023, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4083UDS, Fluorescent Yellow Green, 30 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282403
3M 18091, VHB Tape 4950, White, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 45 mil, 12 Roll/Case, 7000028870
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Standard Abrasives 726017, A/O R8 Straight Precision Cartridge Roll, 1/2 in x 1-3/4 in x 1/4 in 180, 7100098766
3M 65491, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc DUH5220TRI-10I, 5 inch UH, 220, 7100202878, 10 per pack
3M 64630, VHB Tape 4941, Gray, 1 in x 36 yd, 45 mil, Small Pack, 2 rolls per case, 7000123490
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 86805, Cubitron II Stikit Film Disc 775L, 120+, 6 in x NH, Linered w/Tab, Die 600Z, 7100045867, 250 per case
Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081
3M 26140, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S45, 1/4 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135336
3M 20806, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc 360L, 6 in P1000, 7100077975, 500 per case
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 74u
3M 08217, Universal Adhesive Clear - 3, 200 mL Cartridge, 7100006285, 6 per case
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 03140, General Purpose Sanding Sponge CP041-6P, Single Angle, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Medium, 7100101537, 6/pack
3M 97979, Hi-Strength 94 ET Cylinder Spray Adhesive, Clear, Large Cylinder (Net Wt 26.2 lb), 7000144615
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
3M 00570, DynatronAuto Seam Sealer Caulk, 570, White, 12 oz, 7000125070, 12 per case
3M 29834, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160819
3M 80176, Cloth Belt 777F, 50 YF-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010307734, 20 per case 