Scotch 3

Fine Line Tape

Product Description Scotch® Fine Line Tape 215 is a very conformable film backed tape with a low
profile to achieve an excellent paint line on highly contoured surfaces.

Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length

Typical Physical Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
Properties or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 48 oz./in. width (53 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 10 lbs./in. width (175 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 460% D-3759
Tape Thickness: 4.7 mils (0.12 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 250°F (121°C)

Features • Ideal for many complex shapes and irregular surfaces where paper masking tapes
or other plastic tapes do not offer sufficient conformability.
• Resists lifting around corners or in depressed areas. It is ideal for use on plastic
auto fascias or for masking over rivets.
• The smooth backing will allow taping over freshly cured acrylic lacquer, enamel
and polyurethane paint jobs earlier with less chance of imprint damage.
• Tape will give excellent color line separation due to its thinness.
• Will withstand a bake cycle of up to 250°F (121°C) for 40 minutes. Excellent
performance at higher temperatures may be obtained, depending upon the total
time, temperature, surfaces masked and other conditions.
• Should not be subjected to outdoor applications or prolonged periods of sunlight
as tape may become difficult to remove.

Application Ideas • Ideal for painting applications where temperature performance of 250°F (121°C),
conformability and a sharp, clean paint separation line are needed; such as
automotive fascias, window and door pillars.
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Scotch Fine Line Tape
215

Storage Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.

Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of
manufacture.

Product Use All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon
tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under
which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to
perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user’s method of application.

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products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the
Limited Remedy product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature,
package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF
DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product
is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the 3M product is defective within the
warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation will be, at 3M’s option, to
replace the product or refund the purchase price.

Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the
3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001: 2000

This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.

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