Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+, 12 mm width (.47 inc - 3M Automotive

Specifications

The 3M Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+, model number 26332, features a high-strength crepe paper backing and a proprietary rubber-based adhesive for robust performance. This tape is supplied in a 12 mm (.47 inch) width. It measures 6.7 mils (0.17 mm) in thickness.

Key technical properties include:

• Adhesion to Steel: Approximately 33-38 oz/inch.
• Tensile Strength: Approximately 23-25 lbs/inch.
• Elongation at Break: 14%.
• Temperature Resistance: Withstands temperatures up to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes.
• Clean Removal Time: Up to 5 days for indoor applications. It offers clean removal for up to two to three days of outdoor UV exposure.
• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive

Key Features

The Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+ is engineered with advanced masking tape technology to deliver superior results in demanding applications.

• Highly Conformable Backing: The unique green crepe paper backing is exceptionally conformable, allowing it to hug tight curves, contours, and complex shapes without breaking. Its bright green color also enhances visibility for precise placement.
• Proprietary Adhesive System: A specially formulated rubber-based adhesive ensures instant adhesion and strong holding power on various surfaces, including moldings, plastic, glass, metal, and painted areas.
• Residue-Free Removal: The tape removes cleanly in one piece, minimizing slivering and leaving no adhesive residue on surfaces for up to five days.
• Bleed-Through Resistance: Designed to resist paint bleed-through, it helps achieve consistently sharp and crisp paint lines.
• Chemical and Water Resistance: The adhesive resists water and chemicals, making it compatible with both waterborne and solvent-based paint systems.
• UV Resistance: Offers better UV resistance compared to traditional masking tapes, enhancing its performance in varying conditions.
• Controlled Unwind: A special backsize treatment provides consistent, controlled unwinding, which helps reduce wrinkling and paint blow-by during application.

Applications

This high-performance masking tape is specifically developed for automotive and industrial professionals requiring precision and reliability.

• Automotive Refinishing: Ideal for collision repair, auto body painting, and vehicle restoration, where sharp paint lines and clean removal are crucial.
• Marine and Specialty Vehicle Painting: Suitable for masking applications in marine environments and for other specialty vehicles.
• General Paint Masking: Effective for both general and fine line paint masking tasks, providing versatility across various projects.
• Multi-Surface Compatibility: Reliably adheres to a wide range of surfaces, including rubber moldings, plastic components, glass, metals, and previously painted surfaces.
• Wet Sanding: Can be used to mask areas during wet sanding operations.

Benefits

Utilizing Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+ streamlines masking processes and enhances the quality of finishes.

• Achieve Professional Paint Lines: The tape's conformability and bleed-through resistance ensure the creation of exceptionally sharp and clean paint lines, elevating the quality of every paint job.
• Reduce Rework and Cleanup: Its clean, single-piece removal without adhesive transfer or residue minimizes the need for time-consuming cleanup and costly rework.
• Increase Efficiency: The tape applies quickly and easily, sticking instantly and staying in place, which speeds up masking operations. Its controlled unwind further aids in faster, more accurate application by preventing wrinkling and tearing.
• Versatile Performance: Provides consistent results across various surfaces and with different paint systems, including challenging contours and high-temperature bake cycles, offering broad utility.
• Enhanced Visibility: The distinctive green color improves visibility against various substrates, assisting technicians with accurate edge alignment and precise tape placement.