protective tape for tail gate
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 21:34
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peteraw
Hi Everyone,
Can anyone give me the name of a good protective tape that I can run along the top of the tail
gate of my Colorado to protect the paint rubbing when I close the rear door of my canopy.
Thanks to all who give advice.
Peter
Reply By: Sads - Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 18:20
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 18:20
Peter, I've just gone through the exact same thing. Ended up buying some 3M tape from Canada via Ebay. About $17 and the same again for postage but was quick.
Scotchguard 2" STRIP - 3M™ Paint Protection Film 84" LONG
"An alternative to bug shields or vehicle bras. 6 mil, clear-coated urethane film that helps preserve the vehicle finish.
2 inch x 84 inch strip - 6 mil Genuine 3M™ Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film with pressure sensitive adhesive. "
It is what Flexiglass SHOULD use to begin with. ARB included it as standard on my brother's canopy, but Flexiglass cheaped out with some basic "office quality sticky tape" for my Colorado, and a lot of paint has been worn away.
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Follow Up By: Sads - Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 18:42
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 18:42
Here is the link by the way:
NoChip-Paint-Protection-Film
However I will add that I have not stuck
mine on yet. Unsure whether to try and paint/seal the rubbed surface of the tailgate first. There is no rust while the canopy door continues to rub, and hoping the tape itself will prevent any oxidation/rust forming once it is down.
My question to the
forum is will the currently exposed metal surface of the tailgate start to rust if I put the tape over top? (providing I get a good seal)
I really can't be bothered trying to blend in some touch up paint.
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