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.

Dynabrade 11254 Contact Arm Ass'y, 4-3/4" Dia. x 1/2" W
3M 24724, Premasking Tape SCPM-3, 24 in x 100 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7000030917
Dynabrade 51476 5"-8" Dia. Right-Angle Wet Rotary Sander, Basic, .7 HP, 0-3,100 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle Thread
Dynabrade 51479 5"-8" Dia. Right-Angle Wet Rotary Sander, Deluxe, .7 HP, 0-2,000 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle Thread
Dynabrade 79894 8" Dynacut 180 Grit Extreme Orange Scalloped Edge Discs, 25 per box
Dynabrade 52725 1 hp Straight-Line Extension Polisher, 1 HP, 4,500 RPM, 1/2"-20 Spindle Thread
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Dynabrade 82546 1/2" W x 18" L 36 Grit Ceramic DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 51629 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 93349 Carbide Burr, 1/8" Dia., SN-42 D/C Burr, 10 Degree Inverted Cone, 3/16" Flute L, 1/8" Shank
3M 41718, Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C, 1-1/2 in x 30 ft, Black, 7000006086
3M 06314, Scotch Fine Line Striping Tape, 8 Pull Outs, 06314, 1 in x 550 in, 12per inner, 48 per case, 7000029139
Dynabrade 07107 Vane Set (5pk)
Dynabrade 90070 3-1/4" Dia. Polishing Pad, Foam, Waffle
3M 02993, Scotch Solvent Resistant Masking Tape 2040-36A-BK, 36 mm x 55 m, 24 percase, 7100009456
3M 98869, Polyimide Tape 8998, Dark Amber, 3 in x 36 yd, 3.3 mil, 12 rolls percase, 7100059599
Dynabrade 97575 - 1/4" Safety Male Coupler w/Female Plug
3M 60895, Impact Stripping Tape 500, Green, 2 in x 10 yd, 36 mil, 6 Rolls/Case, 7000001171
3M 41292, Scotch Expressions Masking Tape 3437-P13, .94 in x 20 yd (24 mm x 18,2m) Brick Graffiti, 7100052516
3M 95885, Scotch Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13, 1-1/2 in x 15 ft, Printed, Black, 7100139127 
