Hello hardtofindseminars,
I found several tapes that may be what you are searching for. After
began my research, I realized you did not mention what size tape you
were interested in, or for what purpose you need this tape… Several of
the companies I spoke with told me they may be able to work with you
if they knew your specifications.
I believe you want a static cling type of tape, it sticks but is
removable, in the way that the oil-change reminder stickers are, and
is removable and reusable, like Velcro.
Not being sure if you wanted a tape with NO adhesive, such as you the
oil-change reminder cling stickers, I checked the Hilas Packaging
website. The Hilas folks did not think they carried exactly what you
are looking for, but if my next suggestion is not correct, perhaps you
could sift through their site:
http://www.hillas.com/Tapes_3M_Industrial_Single_Coated/3M_Vinyl_Tapes/Default.asp
A friendly fellow named Harry, at Hilas suggested I call Emtech.
800-422-8116, and I did.The receptionist transferred me to sales where
I spoke with another friendly person, named Karen. She said she
believed they DID have the tape you were looking for. They are willing
to send you several samples of what they call static cling tape. It
comes in clear or white, and can even be printed on. The tape is
manufactured in 54 inches x 300 ft rolls, but it can be cut to your
specifications for width. Karen said to give her a call and she will
send out samples to you. Call 800-422-8116, and ask for Karen in
sales.
Emtech apparently was recently acquired by 3M and are in a joint
venture and have no active website set up just yet.
http://www.3m.com/US/mfg_industrial/converter/news.jhtml?storyId=103&storyType=3m
(This site references Emtech was formerly known as BASF)
http://www.worldclasstapes.com/mastertape2.php
I also called Uline Shipping Supplies in search of your tape. Because
this company carried static cling labels, I thought they may have the
tape. I spoke with yet another friendly woman. (I have had unusually
good luck in dealing with pleasant people today!) Christine was not
positive, but thought if you called with your specifications, they MAY
be able to get you the size tape you are looking for. Call them at
1-800-958-5463
http://www.uline.com/
The Keysan site had several possibilities, if the above tapes are not
correct.
1 ) Removable Double-Coated Tape by Scotch, item # MMM667 (the first
in a series of different sizes)
”Linerless and easy to use. Sticks firmly, yet easily removes and
repositions.”
2) Removable Magic™ Tape with 3" Core by Scotch, item # MMM811125 (the
first in a series of different sizes) ”Same self-stick adhesive as
popular Post-itŪ notes on matte finish tape. Can be removed and
repositioned” (This does not sound too promising actually)
3) See-Through Book Repair Tape by Scotch, item # MMM845112 (the first
in a series of different sizes)
”Clear plastic is stretchable and conforms to cloth or paper”
http://www.keysan.com/ksu0759b.htm
This site had several possibilities as well, particularly the
palletizing stretch tape:
http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.asp?model=S-2056
If you believe, as do I, that some things may have uses other than the
originally intended use, you may find some of these tapes useful:
Flexible and conforming, reusable equine tape:
http://www.firstaidpak.com/eqicemenu.html
Self adherent tape:
http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/Fit_Senior_Tape_and_Wrap_158.html
I am not endorsing this site, and it may be a far stretch, but it is
reusable and non-adhesive. It comes in red, blue and black, 2 inches x
70 feet rolls or 3.5 inches x 70 feet rolls.You may even decide to
fashion yourself some clothing from it!
http://www.deviantlatex.com/tape/
Please notify me using the Answer Clarification button if you need
further assistance looking for you tape, before you rate this answer.
If none of the suggestions above are what you need, then I will be
happy to check further for you. If you need this question further
researched, please advise me of what tape sizes you are most
interested in, and some information regarding the use of the tape.
This will help me in locating precisely the tape you requested.
Regards,
crabcakes
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Clarification of Answer by
crabcakes-ga
on
26 Nov 2002 19:57 PST
Hello again hardtofindseminars,
Thanks for the clarification! Let me be sure I understand, so I can
look for the "right stuff". You want :
1)a tape that can be stitched to the cockpit cover
2)will stick to a car finish, while driving
But
The car owner does not want snaps, presumably because of the potential
damage it would do to the car.
Do aesthetics count? Can this tape be ugly or uneven? Or is it
required to be sleek, smooth and as unobtrusive as possible?
I am going to get on this, but it may take me a day or two.(Hope you
can be patient) I don't recall seeing anything like this in my search
for your tape, but I will certainly do follow-up research for you.
Does the car owner realize that there are two parts(2 strips) to
Velcro tape? One part is the hook side, and one part is is the loop
side. If you stitch the hook side of the Velcro tape to the cover, you
would have to permanently attach the loop side. The tape could be
removed of course, but it does have an adhesive, and would leave a
gummy residue which MAY damage the finish.
I'll start searching while I wait for your clarification!
Regards,
crabcakes
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