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 29860, Sanding Screen, 120 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160860
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 05182, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel, CP-WL, 5A Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7100050403,Box of 4
3M 34675, 641WY, 1" X 30", 400 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7100111369
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/2" X 18" 250U
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 35790, 675L, 1" X 120", 74u, Diamond Microfinishing Film Belts, 7010509196
3M 50013, Venture Tape Cloth Duct Tape 1500, Silver, 72 mm x 55 m (2.83 in x 60.1 yd), 7010337384
3M 05442, Stikit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045435
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 200u
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
Insize 4808, WIRE GAGE, 0-36(.3249~.0050"), 6928640330155
3M 19677, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 1 Gallon Drum, 7000000793, 4/Case
3M 07591, Outdoor Masking Poly Tape 5903, Red, 5 in x 60 yd, 7.5 mil, 7010334725
3M 26054, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S18, 3/8 Female, 18 Thread NPS,
4 per case
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 50022, Venture Tape Xtreme Cloth Duct Tape 1557, Black, 48 mm x 55 m (1.88 in x 60.1 yd), 7010378552
3M 49830, Multi-Purpose Duct Tape 3900, Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 8.1 mil, 7000144749
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 06742, Overspray Protective Sheeting, 20 ft x 250 ft, 7000120043
3M 06975, Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939, Silver, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 9.0 mil, 7000028933
3M 29836, Sanding Screen, 60 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160820
3M 26580, Accuspray ONE Spray Gun System with PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System, 7100163226 
