3M 401+ Hi Performance Masking Tape

Professional High Performance Masking Tape for Automotive Refinishing

3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape is a premium-grade automotive masking tape designed for demanding refinishing, spray painting and industrial coating applications.

Engineered with a high-performance rubber adhesive and strong crepe paper backing, 3M 401+ delivers exceptional adhesion, sharp paint lines and clean removal after high-temperature bake cycles. The tape conforms easily to curves, contours and irregular surfaces, making it ideal for precision masking work in automotive body shops and industrial painting environments.

Designed to withstand temperatures up to 121°C for up to 30 minutes, 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape offers excellent solvent resistance, reduced paint bleed-through and reliable performance throughout the refinishing process.

Features & Benefits

• Premium automotive refinishing masking tape
• High temperature resistance up to 121°C
• Excellent adhesion and holding power
• Provides sharp, clean paint lines
• Conforms easily around curves and contours
• Excellent solvent and moisture resistance
• Removes cleanly without adhesive transfer
• Suitable for automotive and industrial painting applications

Available Sizes

• 12mm
• 18mm
• 24mm
• 36mm
• 48mm

Technical Specifications

• Brand: 3M
• Product Code: 401+3M
• Product Type: High Performance Masking Tape
• Backing Material: Premium Crepe Paper
• Adhesive Type: Rubber-Based Adhesive
• Colour: Green
• Temperature Resistance: Up to 121°C for 30 minutes
• Application: Automotive Refinishing & Industrial Coating

Applications

• Automotive refinishing
• Collision repair masking
• Spray booth painting
• Industrial coating applications
• High temperature paint curing cycles
• Precision edge masking
• Custom paint work

3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape FAQs

Q1: What is 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape used for?
A: 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape is designed for automotive refinishing, collision repair, industrial painting and high-temperature masking applications.

Q2: How much heat can 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape withstand?
A: 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape can withstand temperatures up to 121°C for up to 30 minutes during paint bake cycles.

Q3: Does 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape provide clean paint lines?
A: Yes, 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape is designed to deliver sharp paint edges and minimise paint bleed-through.

Q4: Will 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape leave residue after removal?
A: When removed correctly, 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape is designed to remove cleanly without significant adhesive residue.

Q5: What widths are available for 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape?
A: 3M 401+ High Performance Masking Tape is available in 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 36mm and 48mm widths.