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Old 07-28-2008, 08:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi,

I use tape: (so-called) transparent 3M Duct Tape, black "Gorilla" tape, and clear WeatherSeal tape. The last one is good in flush conditions on when then is low "lift" -- the tack strength is good in some conditions but it loosens in some situations.

Gorilla tape is very strong and very sticky. 3M Duct tape is also quite sticky and slightly less strong; and in hot conditions, it tends to wrinkle and lift a bit over time. So far, I have not found the Achilles Heel of Gorilla tape -- if you can use black tape, then I don't think you could get a better tape.

Obviously, tape is "temporary" -- I have to take off my skirts when I take the car in for service, when they need totate the tires, for example. And I will not be able to use them during the winter, so all it takes is a little "Goof-Off" solvent to remove the residual gluey bits.
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