Masking

Masking Tape

3M provides tapes developed specifically to suit the ever-changing demands of collision repair. Featuring brands such as Scotch® and Highland™, the selection includes tapes that deliver strong and balanced adhesion to any automotive substrate. Our tapes are designed for conformable application and clean removal from challenging surfaces.

Plastic Sheeting

Decades of science and experience are built into our plastic masking solutions for collision repair. 3M offers plastic sheeting that stands up to bake cycles and resists moisture, preventing staining or imprint marking. All sheeting is treated for maximum overspray adhesion, and with a light static cling that makes them easy to handle with or without available applicators.

Masking Paper

Beneath the surface of our 3M masking paper you’ll find features that can really save time and rework in the shop. All of our masking paper products are heat resistant to withstand baking cycles. All are specially treated to prevent bleed-through of solvents, lacquers and enamels, and developed specifically to meet the demands of collision repair.

Fine Line Masking

When crisp, sharp paint lines are critical, this selection delivers the precise combinations of low profile and the ideal adhesion you need. Features of these specialty masking tapes include conformable, stretchable backing and rubber-based adhesives – excellent for sweeping curves – as well as constructions pre-slit into strips for easily creating stripes as thin as 1/16”.

Jamb Masking

Our jamb masking tapes are engineered specifically to soften or virtually eliminate hard paint lines at automotive jambs, hoods, trunk lines and other areas where paint must blend seamlessly. 3M uses soft foams, precision-engineered adhesives and more to allow paint to feather for virtually invisible paint lines.

Trim Masking

Instead of spending time removing moldings and other automotive trim, you can simply mask over it – without the resulting paint lines. 3M™ Perforated Trim Masking Tape features a hard band along its edge that slightly lifts the trim molding. As paint is applied, it flows behind the trim – once it’s dry, technicians simply remove the tape and let the molding drop back into place.