3M 7000049602 Painters Tape 1 in 72 Yd Blue

Product Description

The 3M 7000049602 is a high-temperature painters tape built on a blue polyester film backing with a silicone adhesive system. It measures 1 inch wide and 72 yards long at 3.5 mil thick, making it a durable, dimensionally stable tape for demanding masking and holding applications. The silicone adhesive withstands continuous exposure up to 400 degrees F, allowing the tape to be baked on parts and then removed cleanly afterward. Licensed tradespeople and industrial finishers working in finishing, powder coating prep, and high-heat paint processes rely on this tape where standard acrylic masking products fail. Tensile strength is rated at 46 lb per inch.

This tape is used in industrial and commercial finishing environments where parts undergo oven cure cycles or elevated-temperature paint processes. Typical applications include holding and splicing operations on production lines, masking stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and glass surfaces before bake cycles. The tape removes cleanly from those substrates after a 5-hour bake at 350 degrees F without leaving adhesive residue. It is suited for aerospace, automotive refinishing, and precision fabrication shops where contamination-free removal is a job requirement.

Key Features

• Polyester film backing rated to 400 degrees F maximum operating temperature
• Silicone adhesive removes cleanly from stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and glass after a 5-hour bake cycle at 350 degrees F
• 46 lb per inch tensile strength resists tearing during application and removal
• Abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant backing for use in harsh shop environments
• Non-slivering backing reduces contamination risk during removal
• Holds and splicing applications on industrial production lines

Compatibility

Designed for masking and holding applications on stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and glass surfaces that undergo elevated-temperature bake cycles up to 400 degrees F. Part of the 3M Series 8902 tape family.

Installation Notes

Surface preparation is critical before applying this tape — substrates should be clean, dry, and free of oils or contaminants. Apply firm pressure along the full length of the tape edge to ensure adhesive contact and prevent bleed-under. When using in bake or cure cycles, do not exceed the rated maximum operating temperature of 400 degrees F. Remove the tape promptly after the bake cycle cools to the recommended removal window to ensure clean lift-off.