skunk39

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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

Juice

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.

Juice

kinahora

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Juice,
Your idea was just what I was looking for. For accent stripes between two colors do I want flat black or regular black?

MinnFlyer

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Use regular black.

Also, if you're using tape, a drop of CA (thin or medium) on the end will hold it down for good.

I do it every time I add a stripe.

Skyman721

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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!!!

MSP1957

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Is the nail polish fuel proof?

Michael

Topeka Tom

You might try the striping tape sold in auto supply stores. That's what JKAerotech recommends on their website.

big max 1935

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After applying the sticky back tapes did you set the plane out doors in the sun to set the tape ? It helps but the fuel will get to it in time. Use clear urethane over it where exposed to fuel . MAX H.

skunk39

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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