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3M 388N Automotive Refinish Masking Tape, Yellow, 60 yd Rolls, Case (18, 24, 36 or 48 mm)

06656

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Part number
06656
Brand
3M
Product line
388N
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Case
Size
1-7/8 in × 60 yd
UPC
051131066564

Use it for

  • Aperture Masking
  • Jamb Masking
  • Masking Solution
  • Masking for Painting
  • Overspray Protection
  • Paint Masking

The yellow masking tape most collision shops run every day. 3M's treated crepe-paper backing follows curves, resists solvent and moisture, and holds up to 250°F for 30 minutes in the booth. It comes off without adhesive residue. Sold by the full case in four widths.

Need less than a case? Get it by the single roll or sleeve: 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm or 48 mm.

Bake rating, 30 min
250°F
Per roll (55 m)
60 yd
Thickness
6.3 mil
Adhesion to steel
33 oz/in
Why it works

Everyday masking that holds its line

  • Conformable crepe. A thin, semi-smooth yellow crepe backing follows contours and minimizes paint bleed-through.
  • Solvent and moisture resistant. 3M treats the backing for refinish conditions.
  • Clean removal. 3M says it comes off fast without adhesive residue, and it runs on apron taper machines too.
Choose your width

Rolls per case

Part Width Rolls per case
06652 18 mm (about 3/4 in) 48
06653 24 mm (about 1 in) 36
06654 36 mm (about 1-1/2 in) 24
06656 48 mm (about 2 in) 24
Break it on curves. 3M's tip: run long strips on flat areas, but tear and restart the tape often around curves like wheel arches. Stretching one strip around a curve is how edges lift. Clean rubber gaskets and moldings with solvent first so release agents don't stop it sticking.
How to use

Application

  1. Apply between 60°F and 90°F to a clean, dry surface. Solvent-clean rubber gaskets and moldings first.
  2. Run long strips on flat panels. Break the tape often on curves.
  3. Bake at up to 250°F (121°C) for no more than 30 minutes.
  4. Pull the tape back over itself at about 45°. On delicate or weathered paint, pull as close to 180° as you can.
  5. Use it indoors. 3M notes that sun and heat exposure make the tape harder to remove.
Specifications

Tech specs

Backing Treated yellow crepe paper
Adhesive Rubber-based
Thickness 6.3 mil (0.16 mm)
Adhesion to steel 33 oz/in (ASTM D-3330)
Tensile strength 26 lb/in
Elongation at break 9%
Temperature resistance 250°F (121°C) for 30 min
Roll length 60 yd (55 m)
Shelf life 18 months at 70°F / 50% RH, unopened
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Quick answers

FAQ

Can it go through a bake cycle?

Yes. 3M rates 388N to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes.

How many rolls are in a case?

48 rolls of 18 mm, 36 of 24 mm, or 24 of either 36 mm or 48 mm. Every roll is 60 yd (55 m).

Can I buy less than a case?

Yes. Single rolls and sleeves (12 of 18 mm, 9 of 24 mm, 6 of 36 mm or 48 mm) are on their own pages, linked at the top.

Will it leave residue?

3M designs it for clean removal without adhesive residue. Keep it indoors and within the bake rating; 3M says sun and heat make any masking tape harder to remove.

How long does it keep?

18 months in the unopened carton at 70°F and 50% relative humidity.

Manufacturer documents: 388N technical data sheet (PDF)