striping tape woes
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I have tried using self adhesive striping tape for various trim purposes; IE: flames, stars, accented trim lines...ETC. The problem that I'm having is that after a period of time the ends of the tape want to start lifting or curling up, requiring me to have to go back over the lines. But after a period of time, it reoccurs again. I have tried both the "Goldberg" and "Great planes" brands of tape. Thinking one may be better (adhesive wise) than the other. I have also tried thoroughly cleaning the surfaces before application of the tape with alcohol, acetone, windex, and every time, after about a week or so, the tape wants to start lifting at the ends. This is happening on planes that have not been flown yet, making fuel or wind abrasion non issues. Any suggestions or techniques to solve this issue would be appreciated.
Thanx, Skunk
Thanx, Skunk
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Use the Top Flite Smart Stripe tool and make your stripes out of monokote. As you know, monokote will not lift. I've recently bought it and it works great. The stripes I put down on the fuse get a lot of exhust residue on them, but they show absolutely no sign of lifting.
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I also have the Top Flite Smart Stripe tool, and the stripes only stay down for a while. following a suggestion, for my second airplane, I applied clear nail polish over the stripe edges, and also for sealing the Monocote seams on my floats
It works perfectly, dries so that its unnoticeable, and stops that darn lifting!!!
It works perfectly, dries so that its unnoticeable, and stops that darn lifting!!!
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Thanks for the help folks. Kinda makes you wonder if it's worth the hassle. especially if we're admitting that it will only last for a certain period of time.
Thanks again.........Skunk
Thanks again.........Skunk