Masking Film
7300 Series
Technical Data October, 2011
Product Description 3M™ 7300 Series Masking Film is a high performance, high temperature wide
area masking film that is soft flexing for good drape and conformability.
Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Polypropylene Film None Translucent 1500 ft. (457 m)
Typical Physical
Properties Note: The following technical information and data should be considered r epr esentative
or typical only , and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Tensile Strength (MD): 7.4 lbs./in. width (130 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 680% D-3759
Thickness (Embossed): 3.4 mils (86 micrometers) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 310°F (155°C) for 60 minutes
Features • 3M™ 7300 Series Masking Film is ideal for protecting against bleed-through of
solvents and paints.
• Conformable film with good drape properties.
• Eliminates flying fiber contamination normally associated with fibrous paper
wide area masking products.
• Treated backing for good paint adhesion.
• Many 3M masking tapes have excellent adhesion to 3M ™ 7300 Series Masking
Film.
• Masking tape and film can be dispensed together using existing 3M apron tapers.
• Textured surface unwinds smoothly from roll.
• Soft film resists scratching of clear coat protective layer.
• Excellent paint flaking resistance.
Application Ideas • Tutone paint masking for automobiles, trucks, buses and boats.
• Repair painting of automobiles and trucks.
• Automotive fascia piece part paint masking.
3M™ Masking Film
7300 Series
Storage Store under normal conditions of 70ºF (21ºC) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of
manufacture.
Technical Information The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
Product Use Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use
and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO
9001:
2008
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2008 standards.
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