Application tape for vehicle graphic

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Newbie question (I didn't have to say that, it is probably obvious

I have been working with small graphics, and that has gone well.  Now stepping up to something bigger, and I have a couple of questions about application tape.

For relatively large vinyl such as hood stripes or race car numbers, what is the best application tape?  Here's the relavant info:

  1. will be applied wet

  2. large graphics with no small features

  3. single color

  4. matte vinyl (3M 7125)

I think that points to a paper tape with medium tack adhesive?

Is there any problem with overlapping the application tape?  I don't want to buy a 30" roll if I can use two strips of 15".

Thanks in advance!

  --  Jim

[rgaskins 0]

Jim, I have been using the R-Tape conform Series (4076)...Seems to work great for me....

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Yes

4. Havn't tried the 3M...I use Oracal

Also, I have overlapped the tape many times with no problems...I just did something 46" and used 24" transfer tape...Worked great...Hope this helps...

Rick

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+1  for R-Tape conform.

Clear app tape and wet app should never be used in the same sentenance or thought about at the same time... never!

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Thanks, Rick and firemalt.  The R-Tape is now on order. 

  --  Jim