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3M™ Automotive Refinish Masking Tape 388N

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Robust crepe paper backing that resists solvents and moisture

Proprietary rubber-based adhesive formula allows the tape to stick and stay on a variety of surfaces

Great usability - fits contours and curves

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  • Robust crepe paper backing that resists solvents and moisture
  • Proprietary rubber-based adhesive formula allows the tape to stick and stay on a variety of surfaces
  • Great usability - fits contours and curves
  • Excels in all general masking applications
  • Robust crepe paper backing that resists solvents and moisture
  • Non-solvent adhesive formulation

3M™ Automotive Refinish Masking Tape 388N is a yellow crepe-paper tape designed specifically for the critical paint masking processes used in the collision repair industry. It features a rubber-based adhesive and flexible crepe-paper construction for excellent conformability and adhesion. Yellow tape resists moisture, solvents and outdoor exposure. It leaves clean paint lines without buildup.

Conformable for Efficient Application
The crepe-paper backing on 3M™ Automotive Refinish Masking Tape 388N offers good conformability, so you can stretch and manipulate the tape to fit curves and contours without tearing. The thin and flexible backing heightens the ability of the tape to conform and produce sharp, clean paint lines.

The proprietary rubber-based adhesive delivers instant adhesion to a variety of automotive substrates including moldings
Designed specifically for the critical paint masking processes used in the collision repair industry
Moisture-Resistant Tape Sticks and Stays
The proprietary rubber-based adhesive delivers instant adhesion to a variety of automotive substrates including moldings, plastic, glass, metal, rubber and painted surfaces. Designed to withstand outdoor exposure, this tape is specially-treated for solvent and moisture resistance which minimizes bleed through. Given its ability to stick right away, 388N allows for fast and efficient application.

3M™ Automotive Refinish Masking Tape 388N is the result of a revolutionary manufacturing process, eliminating the use of solvents. 3M is recognized worldwide for its success in sustainable practices. This is a part of the continual investment in premier technologies to meet the needs of future generations.

Clean, Fast Removal without Adhesive Residue
The 3M™ engineer Automotive Refinish Masking Tape to meet today's paint technicians' requirements for masking before painting. This tape can resist temperatures up to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes. Once you're done painting, the tape removes cleanly and easily, in one piece — leaving behind no adhesive residue. 3M™ Automotive Refinish Masking Tape helps create smooth and precise paint jobs.

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