Ideal for High-Temperature Industrial Painting
Using our proprietary 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 sharp paint lines.
3M™ Specialty High Temperature Purple Masking Tape 501+ 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
- High-temperature paint baking
- Fascia painting
- Pipe coating
- Metal fabrication
- Automotive, truck, bus and marine paint masking
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. The classic crepe paper masking tape is a light tan color, but our masking tapes come in a variety of colors and formulations to meet general and specific applications. A roll of masking tape is basic toolbox or supply room item in construction, warehousing, military, marine, shipping, automotive aftermarket, e-commerce, general manufacturing and retail industries.

3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 30137, Heavy Duty Canvas Wheel Masker, 20 inch, 7100145359, 4 per pack
3M 16115, PPS Cup & Collar, Mini, 7000028417, 2 per carton
3M 85653, Thermosetable Glass Cloth Tape 3650, White, 5 in x 60 yd, 8.3 mil, 7010334203
3M 26139, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S43, 1/4 Male, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135337
3M 92057, Vinyl Duct Tape 3903, Yellow, 3 in x 50 yd, 6.5 mil, 7010378167
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 35832, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block, 273 mm x 66 mm, 7100256499
Standard Abrasives 716916, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 6997818, 1/8 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in x 6 in CM-XL, 7010368732
Dynabrade 51148 4-1/2" Dia. Disc Backup Pad, Medium Density, 5/8"-11 Thread
Dynabrade 50282 5" Dia. Disc Backup Pad, Spiral-Face, Medium Density, 5/8"-11 Thread
Dynabrade 51151 7" Dia. Disc Backup Pad, Medium Density, 5/8"-11 Thread
Standard Abrasives 840138,Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, Medium, TSM, 1 in, 7000121649, 50 per case
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 16578, Accuspray ONE Spray Gun Kit, 7100096182
Dynabrade 50288 4-1/2" Dia. Disc Backup Pad, Hard Density, 5/8"-11 Thread
Standard Abrasives 840037, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, A/O Coarse, TSM, Brown, 3/4 in, QS75KM, 7000121646, 50/case
3M 04281 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Very Fine, 4 in x 132 in, 7010292398
Standard Abrasives 850030, Unitized Wheel Mandrel, 3-1/6 in OAL x 1/4 in Shank, 7010366891
3M 33271, Perfect-it Quick Connect Adaptor, 33271, 14 mm, 7100086812
3M 04018, Unitized Wheel Mandrel 936, 2-1/16 in x 1/4 in x 3/4 in Plastic, 7000046309
Dynabrade 13074 Arbor Assembly Kit, 5/8_ or 1_ Arbor Bore
3M 28838, Unitized Wheel Mandrel, 2-1/2 in x 1/4 in x 1 in, 7100057402
Standard Abrasives 712230, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 1/8 in x 2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 4 in CM-11, 7000121797
3M 00584 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 3 in x 118 in, 7010365595
3M 28850, Unitized Wheel Mandrel 28850, 2-1/8 in x 1/4 in x 3/4 in x 3/4 in, 7100082549
Dynabrade 95394 1/2" NPT Female 3/8" NPT Male, 1-3/4" Length
3M 28719, Wheel Adapter Kit 28719, 1 in x 5/8-11 Internal, 7100050705
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
Standard Abrasives Mandrel, 540013, 66000000753, 2559997, 1/4 in TA4, 7000121641
3M 05209, Hookit Sanding Block D/F, 70MM x 396MM, 7000028312
Dynabrade 78233 Polishing Compound (Green)
Dynabrade 51147 - 4" (102 mm) Dia. Pad Assembly, Spiral Rib, Medium Flex
Dynabrade 60030 Dynuba 103, 1/2 lb. Cleaning Stick
3M 13966, Unitized Wheel Mandrel 931, 2713872, 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in x 1/2 in, 7000120685
Dynabrade 50103 1/4" Shank 1/4"-20 Male, 1-1/4" Length
Dynabrade 12995 Universal Shank Arbor, 1/4" Shank
3M 45118, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 3/16 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/4 in, 7000045772
Dynabrade 53652 3/8"-24 Female 5/8"-11 Male, 1-1/2" Length
Dynabrade 93696 3/8"-24 Female 3/8"-24 Male, 1-1/16" Length
3M 28848, Unitized Wheel Mandrel 28848, 1-5/8 in x 1/4 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in, 7100082547
Dynabrade 78688 D6 Cartridge Roll Mandrel 1/8" Pilot Dia. x 1/2" Pilot Length, 1/8" Shank Dia. x 1" Shank Length
Dynabrade 78691 D10 Cartridge Roll Mandrel 1/8" Pilot Dia. x 1/2" Pilot Length, 1/4" Shank Dia. x 1-1/4" Shank Length 