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3M masking tapes

Selection Tips:   Make it easy on yourself

Holding power, line sharpness, and removal the way you want!

Five questions to make 3M Masking Tape selection as easy as Class I, II, III…

Simplified Selection Guide
  1. What is your application?
  2. To what temperature will the tape be exposed during use?
  3. Do you need maximum holding power during use?
  4. Do you need maximum paint edge sharpness when the tape is removed?
  5. Do you want to remove the tape without slivering and adhesive residue?

Your answers to these five questions will probably take you to one of the nine (9) "go-to" 3M crepe masking tapes shown on the Simplified Selection page.

  • In the streamlined selection guide, you'll find a product answer for most industrial masking applications.
  • If not, many other 3M Masking Tapes are available for more specialized requirements.
  • To view the entire family of 3M Masking Products, see the on-line Product Catalog.


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