Premium conformable vinyl masking tape with semi-translucent indigo backing for sharp paint lines, clean removal, and high-temperature bake cycles up to 250°F. Ideal for complex striping, color separation, and precision painting applications.
3M™ Vinyl Tape 471+ is a premium conformable vinyl tape engineered for precision paint masking applications requiring sharp, fine paint lines. This high-performance masking tape features a versatile rubber adhesive combined with a semi-translucent indigo backing that allows for accurate visual alignment during application. The tape is specifically designed for complex painting jobs, striping, color separation, and detailed design applications where clean, professional results are critical.
The unique stretch properties of this vinyl tape enable superior conformability to curved, irregular, and convex surfaces while maintaining tension without lifting, thereby preventing paint bleed. The tape remains stretched to conform to uneven surfaces, ensuring sharp paint lines and precise color separation. Its flexible vinyl backing is also abrasion-resistant and protects adjacent surfaces during most sanding operations. The rubber adhesive provides quick stick and excellent holding strength on most surfaces including metals, paints, and plastics.
Designed for high-temperature paint bake cycles, 3M™ Vinyl Tape 471+ can withstand temperatures up to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes without degradation. Upon completion of the masking application, the tape removes cleanly from most surfaces without leaving adhesive residue, ghosting, or adhesion build-up. With its one-piece removal capability, it preserves the sharp paint lines it helped create, making it an exceptional choice for automotive masking, on-line paint repair, medium-temperature paint baking, and other critical painting operations across aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
Key Features
- Excels in masking applications to create sharp, fine paint lines for striping, color separation and complex designs
- Semi-translucent indigo backing provides visual see-through for accurate alignment of tape during application
- Clean removal without ghosting or adhesive residue, even after 30 minute bake cycle at temperatures up to 250°F/121°C
- Unique stretch properties enable tape to remain stretched and conform to uneven surfaces without lifting to avoid paint bleed
- Rubber adhesive provides quick stick with excellent holding strength on most surfaces including metals, paints, and plastics
- Flexible vinyl backing is abrasion-resistant and protects adjacent surfaces during most sanding operations
- Conforms well to curves and tight radius designs as small as 1.5-inches with one-piece removal
- Repositionable and versatile for automotive masking, on-line paint repair, and critical painting operations
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M™ Vinyl Tape 471+ |
| Part Number | 471+ |
| 3M Product Number | 471+ |
| 3M ID | 7100055835 |
| UPC | 00021200064050 |
| Backing Material | Vinyl |
| Product Color | Indigo |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.3 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 6.35 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5.3 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.135 mm |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 4.1 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.2 mil |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.03 mm |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 7.62 cm |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 14 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 24.5 N/cm |
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 35 oz/in |
| Adhesion Strength (Metric) | 38.3 N/100mm |
| Elongation at Break | 1.3% |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 170 °F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 77 °C |
| Bake Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 250 °F |
| Bake Temperature (Celsius) | 121 °C |
| Bake Time | 30 minutes |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 40 °F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 4 °C |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Package Quantity | 144 Roll/Case |
| Packaging | Individually Wrapped Conveniently Packaged |
| Shelf Life (Months) | 18 |
| Shelf Life | 18 Month |
| Clean Removal | Yes |
| Repositionable | Yes |
| UV Resistant | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Application | Automotive Masking, Masking for Painting, Medium Temperature Paint Bake, On-line Paint Repair Masking, Paint Application, Paint Baking, Paint Masking, Paint Preparation Masking |
| Recommended Applications | Fine line paint masking including striping, Precision paint designs, Masking complex patterns |
| Substrate | Metal, Paint, Plastic |
| Industries | Aerospace, Automotive, General Industrial, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation |
| Brand | 3M™ |
| Conformability | Minimum radius 1.5 inches |
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