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3M debuts new masking tape

By General Aviation News Staff · July 19, 2013 ·

3M has launched a new line-up of masking tapes, including its High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+, created for high performance painting, including two-tone color application on airplanes and other vehicles.

Its green crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces, resists bleed through from most industrial paint systems, improves visibility during the paint masking process, and offers sharp paint lines, according to company officials.

It withstands temperatures of up to 250°F for 30 minutes, and can be used indoors and outdoors for up to three days.

The 3M proprietary solvent-free adhesive sticks to most surfaces – including metal, rubber, glass and plastic – and removes in one piece.

For more information: 3M.com

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