Has anyone used this tape on a flat or matte type paint? I was just wondering if this tape leaves any type of marks or residue where the tape was.
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Yes, applied it 3 months ago to a bike with a carbon frame with a matte finish and it holds great. The tape looks perfectly clear, however have not removed it so am uncertain whether it would leave a residue following removal.
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I'm using to protect my trunk lid from my satellite antenna magnet. I cut a 4x4 inch square centered on the leading edge of my trunk deck Camry follow directions placing. I've lifted the magnet for cleaning but I think when ever I remove the shield my paint job should be in tack. Think you should be ok.
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that's really interesting. I've used this paint on wood, metal, glass, resin and plaster. Never had any issue of anything being sticky.
2007103
Unless it has an oily film I do not use anything except to roughen the surface slightly. I have used a light application of paint thinner to remove any oily substance. My biggest problem is trying to keep the dry mix in place before the liquid is applied, I have used tape to accomplish this. I marvel at the quick set up and strength. of this product. Good Luck!
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It's less sticky than packing tape so shouldn't be a problem, unless the paint is cracking and peeling already. There should be no adhesive residue on the window. If there is and you don't have something like GooGone, I've heard peanut butter works. But be careful of putting anything oily on matte finishes.
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No, it has never left any marks on anything. I use it mostly for windows. I have used Ettore Squeegees for years and even the older ones did not leave marks.
2226654
When I used it it seemed fairly clear. I used it on fabric on top of a coat of grey spray paint, and it was not really visible at all (did not add shine or color, just a tiny bit of reflectiveness that was barely visible). I recommend only using it on hard, sealed surfaces.
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I'm going to be of no help here, but I'll give it a shot. It pulled the paint right off in the living room where I used flat wall paint. In the kitchen I have a semi gloss and it did not take off the paint. This could also be the cheapness of one paint or the other, or the amount of humidity or dryness in the rooms. Best I can do. Good luck.
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I have had it do that, remove paint, but that was flaky and old in the first place. I have also had it leave a little bit of a slight 'grease mark', but very faint. If the paint is matte, it does not do any damage such as flaking in my experience. If it is high gloss thick coat, it also does not remove paint. In my experience, if the paint is on the wall the way it should be, then there is no fear of paint flakes.
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Since this item is applied using very strong 3M Tape we cannot guarantee that it will not affect the surface paint when removed. Our question is why would you want to remove it?
981347
Gaffer's tape does not leave a residue on the items you're taping. I use it to tape extension cords down to the floor. It also doesn't damage the floor, and is typically allowed in any venue.
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I'm a professional detailer and must say I'm not a big fan of the "red bottle", I have used Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer many times and find it to be really good but if you want the best of the best for the same money you gotta try Duragloss Aquawax which is really a spray sealant, it will leave your paint very slick, I always use it on my customers cars before they pick it up, you can buy it here at Amazon, please trust me when I say it's the best. Here's the link. http://www.amazon.com/Duragloss-951-Automotive-Aquawax-oz/dp/B002W0YBWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396914661&sr=8-1&keywords=Duragloss+Aquawax
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First, the tape sticks well. I have never had one fall off or even peel back at the edges in the two or three years I have been using them. As long as you apply them properly, I don't see any reason for concern. As far as residue is concerned, I have only had to remove a few over the past several months and don't remember any of them having any residue other than a dirt line around the edge! They peel off quite easily.
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Sorry for the delay... The tape is white. A sort of fabric, so I would say "matte". There are two really nice things about this tape that I love...1. It has a printed grid on the liner that makes it a snap to cut the correct amount of tape each time, and 2. It doesn't irritate the skin. My Sig.Other has had his face and head bandaged (2 separate surgeries) since January, with no issues at all.
957565
I have not tried it. My guess is a gloss or semigloss it will probably stick to. But the flat matt has a chalky finish with it which it probably will not stick for long.
2012994
I always buy gloss. I am not aware if it comes in satin or matte finishes. There are so many different types of plastics that I cannot say that it works on "all" plastics. I have sprayed it over THIN washes of acrylic artists' paint on canvas and other materials. I have had problems with spraying this over over acrylic clear sprays, like Krylon Crystal Clear. Sometimes the paint surface buckles. I have sprayed it over DRY gold and metal leaf with good results. It also seems to work over DRY gold size, a type of varnish. I have also tried it on fiberglass furniture with high gloss finishes. Sometimes it will not take on this type of surface. I have also sprayed it on small pieces of metal jewelry (but usually prefer not to do this). Hope this helps. You should probably experiment in scraps of different types of plastic.
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Hello! I covered a rip on the top of the middle couch cushion on a leather and vinyl couch I have. The tape has been in place for about 2 months, without lifting, cracking, or otherwise breaking down. It really STICKS! The only problem I have, is that the surface texture of the couch is dull/satiny, and the tape is very shiny, which is just my "eye for perfection," flaring up! :) If someone is using it to patch a rip, it is a workhorse. I bought clear, because I did not find any of their tape in the reddish brown color of my couch. In a vehicle, one would consider changes in weather and temperatures. Although, I have used black Gorilla Tape in my barn, to cover sharp edges of a wire partition. It's been in there for about a year, through minus degree weather, and very hot weather, and still holding strong, with very little or no fraying, even though my gelding rubs his body against it regularly, as it is at a level to his shoulders and lower hips.
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I clean off any excess that gets on the paint with detailer and have not noticed any paint damage. Also, you do not spray this on. It is applied with a cloth or applicator.