Fineline tape - Long term application for layout?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:45 am
Hey guys,

I am looking for some suggestions on products.

I am modifying a set of fiberglass fenders to fit a different car and want to layout a grid pattern on both the car and the fiberglass fenders. I will be doing the work over a few months (probably 5 to 8 months to be honest with myself :oops: ) and want a tape that will lift after a long period without having to redo it.

Any suggestions?

thanks.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:58 pm
as long as not exposed to weather or the sun most any quality automotive should work
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:54 pm
pay special attention to what Dave said about Quality Automotive tape. don't run down to the local Walmart store and buy it for .29 a roll, you'll be sorry.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:32 am
$0.29 a roll? Can you pick me up a couple of boxes? :happy:

OP did say fineline and generally that's a plastic tape with a glue that shouldn't dry out. I'd be using only the 3M stuff and keeping the time that it's on as short as possible.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:09 am
NFT5 wrote:$0.29 a roll? Can you pick me up a couple of boxes? :happy:

OP did say fineline and generally that's a plastic tape with a glue that shouldn't dry out. I'd be using only the 3M stuff and keeping the time that it's on as short as possible.


yes he did say fine line, but maybe knowing that the normal paper tape will work as well he can save a few bucks
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