How do I choose the correct masking tape for my application?

Written by: Erin Billeb

3M 101+

• Cost effective solution for indoor light-duty applications
• Crepe paper backing provides easy tearing
• Provides conformability on irregular surfaces and around corners
• Hand tearable and sliver resistance with one-piece removal for easy use
• Ideal for marking, temporary holding, wrapping and sealing

 

3M 201+  

• Proprietary, solvent-free adhesive formula removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue
• Withstands surface temperatures up to 200°F/93°C for 30 minutes
• Sticks with confidence on wood, plastic, glass, metal and painted surfaces
• Light tan backing tears easily and resists slivering
• Low unwind force allows for rapid application and improved handling

 

3M 301+            

• Proprietary, solvent-free adhesive formula removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue
• Withstands surface temperatures up to 225°F/107°C for 30 minutes
• Resists paint bleed-through to help create good paint lines
• Sticks with confidence on rubber moldings, plastic, glass, wood, concrete, metal and painted surfaces
• Yellow backing improves visibility and accuracy during paint masking
• Remains in place around corners, over contours and irregular surfaces

 

3M 401+

• Removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue
• Remains in place around corners, over contours and irregular surfaces
• Resists paint bleed-through to help create sharp paint lines
• Green backing improves visibility and accuracy during paint masking
• Withstands surface temperatures up to 250 degrees F/ 121 degrees C for 30 minutes in paint bake operations

 

3M 501+

• Removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue, minimizing unwanted tearing
• Withstands surface temperatures up to 300°F/150°C for 30 minutes
• Ultra-high strength holding power to prevent paint blow-by on a variety of surfaces
• Holds securely through multiple or extended process cycles
• Low unwind improves handling in wide-width applications
• Resists paint bleed-through to help create sharp paint lines
• Purple backing improves visibility, tears easily and resists slivering

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