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Old 02-23-2018, 09:49 AM
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I've used the blue 3M 1/8" plastic tape (#06404) and the 1/4" (#06405) extensively on Solartex and many other surfaces and without any issues. If you over stretch the tape, it may want retract a bit and pull away from the curve. But if you don't over stretch it and you set it in place with a bit of pressure (required) I can't imagine any problem with the product. They use to make this product in a 1/16" width but I have not been able to find that for some time. 3M still makes a green, less flexible tape (#06306) in that width but it has less flex than the blue material. It does go around curves quite well though but any excess stretch will ruin it. Whatever tape you use, make sure the surface is clean before application and press the tape in place one last time just before you paint.

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