3M 7000048634 Fine Line Masking Tape 1/4 in X 36 Yd 5.4 Mil

Product Description

The 3M 7000048634 is a high temperature vinyl fine line masking tape designed for precision paint masking in automotive and industrial finishing applications. Sold under the Scotch High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4737T series, this tape measures 1/4 inch wide by 36 yards long and carries a thickness of 5.4 mil. The vinyl backing conforms to contoured surfaces and holds a clean, sharp paint break line through high-bake paint and coating cycles. It is primarily used by auto body technicians and industrial painters where crisp, defined color transitions are required.

This tape is suited for fascia masking, rocker panel work, two-tone paint schemes, and other multi-color finishing applications where the paint break line must be exact. It performs in high-temperature spray and bake environments common in professional automotive refinishing shops and OEM-style finishing lines. The 1/4 inch width makes it well-suited for tight radius curves and detailed masking work that wider tapes cannot follow cleanly.

Key Features

• Vinyl backing conforms to curved and contoured surfaces for tight-radius masking
• 5.4 mil thickness provides durability while remaining flexible through curves
• Engineered for high-temperature paint and bake cycles in automotive finishing
• Produces clean, sharp paint break lines with no bleed-through
• 1/4 inch width ideal for detailed and fine line masking work
• 36-yard roll length reduces mid-job splicing on larger masking runs

Compatibility

Designed for use in automotive refinishing applications including fascia, rocker panels, two-tone paint, and other multiple color applications where critical paint break lines are required.

Installation Notes

This tape is applied by automotive painters and body technicians as part of a masking system prior to spraying. Surfaces should be clean and dry before tape application to ensure proper adhesion and prevent lifting during the bake cycle. Remove tape promptly after painting while the film is still slightly warm for the cleanest edge release. Follow the paint and coating manufacturer guidelines for bake temperatures to confirm tape compatibility with the specific process.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 1/4 inch
• Length: 36 yards
• Thickness: 5.4 mil
• Backing Material: Vinyl
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• UPC: 00021200722462

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000048634