3M™ Vinyl Tape 4712, Transparent, 5.2 mil, Roll, Config. Solve a variety of challenges, including masking, marking and surface protection with our durable 3M™ Vinyl Tape 4712 Transparent. Designed to resist wear, scrapes and moisture, this long-lasting tape is transparent. This tape is a linered version of our popular 3M™ Vinyl Tape 471, and is ideal for die-cutting and large area applications.