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Title: Striping Tape
Post by: Mike Griffin on March 24, 2019, 09:30:28 AM

What brand of color striping tapes have you all found to go around curves the best and what source did you find to buy them from?
I am mostly needing 1/8" to 1/4" wide.   I am not talking about masking tapes but trim type tape.

Thank you
Mike

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Leester on March 24, 2019, 10:34:47 AM

Mike Sig still carries there Stripe Trim Tape  in 1/16" through 1/4"  I say's it's fuel proof ??

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Mike Griffin on March 24, 2019, 09:14:44 PM

Thank you Lee.

Mike

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Alan Resinger on March 25, 2019, 08:06:29 AM

The best tape I've found is made by FBS from Germany.  Goes under the name Autographics.  The darker orange tape is slightly less flexible and is better for straigbt lines and slight curves.  The green tape is more flexible and goes around curves better.  Buy it from Nubgrafix.  The best tapes on the market as far as I'm concerned.  The FBS brown paper masking tape they make is also superior to anthing else available.

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Perry Rose on March 26, 2019, 11:06:27 AM

I've found that auto store trim stripe tape can be heat shrunk to remove unsightly corner wrinkles. It takes very little heat just a wave of the heat gun.

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Randy Powell on March 26, 2019, 04:10:49 PM

I like FBS and 3M blue vinyl tape. Both work well.

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Mike Griffin on March 26, 2019, 04:40:05 PM

I guess I did not state what I was looking for clearly.  I am NOT looking for masking tape to mask off curves etc.  I AM looking for decorative striping tape in colors.  Hope that clarifies it a little better.

Mike

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Kevin Muckleroy on March 26, 2019, 04:50:54 PM

Quote from: Mike Griffin on March 26, 2019, 04:40:05 PM

I guess I did not state what I was looking for clearly.  I am NOT looking for masking tape to mask off curves etc.  I AM looking for decorative striping tape in colors.  Hope that clarifies it a little better.

Mike

More commonly know as automotive pinstripe tape. But more flexible with massive adhesive strength.
When you find I would like some also.

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Mike Griffin on March 26, 2019, 06:18:12 PM

I will let you know Kevin.

Mike

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Dennis Nunes on March 26, 2019, 07:55:35 PM

There is "Chartpak" graphic art tape or whiteboard pinstripe tape we used years ago for whiteboards. It comes in various widths and colors. However, I DO NOT know if it is fuel proof.

Dennis

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Dan McEntee on March 26, 2019, 08:18:56 PM

   People have been looking for a good, fuel proof pin stripe tape for as long as they have been looking for a cheap, 50% nitro fuel proof clear coat that will go over anything, including the pin stripe tape, and leave behind a 20 point finish and shine, be light and easy to repair!!!! I think I have tried most of the common hobby shop stuff and some stuff from the auto paint store, and it was all pretty much alike and would loosen up after some exposure to exhaust and some fuel. Like it has already been mentioned, if you find something, let us know!
   Type at you later,
     Dan McEntee

Title: Re: Striping Tape
Post by: Randy Powell on March 29, 2019, 11:50:45 AM

You could try Trimkote.