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Old 07-07-2008, 05:06 PM   #10 (permalink)
jbrams
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Benicia, Ca
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Bitty - '09 Toyota Matrix Base
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Wow, just found FindTape.com - so much tape! Shipping is a little high, but tape prices are good (it seems to me, anyone have a better place?)

I'm planning on getting:

1" x 60 yards of Polyken 231 Military Grade (Waterproof) Duct Tape

2" x 36 yards AND 1" x 36 yards of Scapa 136 Polyethylene Film Tape

The clear polyethylene film would be used to cover the gaps in the front and to secure my grill blocks (made of the 1/4" vinyl stair protectors mentioned above) in place (along with a few self tapping screws with washers).

The black military duct tape (water/weatherproof) would be to seal the lower grill block or if the clear film turns out to be inadequate after a few months. I'm more concerned about the duct tape peeling away, though it is supposed to have a stronger adhesive backing. Who knows.

Do you think these tapes will likely hold in spite of high pressure car washes nozzles and California rain/heat?
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