I am looking for a source for a special kind of tape that I saw used
on another glider. I don't know the generic name, but this tape is
applied somewhat permanently to both surfaces that will receive normal
gap sealing tape. I'll call it "anti-damage tape". The stuff I saw
was 1/4" wide, very thin, and was *very* sticky on one side and had a
high-gloss very smooth white surface on the outside. Its purpose is
to supply surfaces to which normal 1/2" gap tape will easily adhere.
But when removing the gap tape during disassembly the gap tape pulls
off the anti-damage tape without pulling the anti-damage tape with it
(implication is the anti-damage tape adheres much more strongly to the
glider than the gap tape adheres to the anti-damage tape). The anti-
damage tape will remain firmly stuck to the glider surfaces (e.g.,
wing root and mating fuselage surfaces). The net effect being
absolutely *no* paint or gelcoat is pulled off of the glider itself
when removing the gap tape.

Hopefully the above description is clear. Any ideas for a source
would be appreciated.

Regards,

Doug Hoffman

On Mar 17, 4:06 pm, "Doug Hoffman" > wrote:
> I am looking for a source for a special kind of tape that I saw used
> on another glider. I don't know the generic name, but this tape is
> applied somewhat permanently to both surfaces that will receive normal
> gap sealing tape. I'll call it "anti-damage tape". The stuff I saw
> was 1/4" wide, very thin, and was *very* sticky on one side and had a
> high-gloss very smooth white surface on the outside. Its purpose is
> to supply surfaces to which normal 1/2" gap tape will easily adhere.
> But when removing the gap tape during disassembly the gap tape pulls
> off the anti-damage tape without pulling the anti-damage tape with it
> (implication is the anti-damage tape adheres much more strongly to the
> glider than the gap tape adheres to the anti-damage tape). The anti-
> damage tape will remain firmly stuck to the glider surfaces (e.g.,
> wing root and mating fuselage surfaces). The net effect being
> absolutely *no* paint or gelcoat is pulled off of the glider itself
> when removing the gap tape.
>
> Hopefully the above description is clear. Any ideas for a source
> would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Doug Hoffman

Wings and Wheels has narrow tape used for the leading edges on mylar
seals which might do what you are looking for . I think it made by
Tesa.

On Mar 17, 4:24 pm, "chipsoars" > wrote:

> Wings and Wheels has narrow tape used for the leading edges on mylar
> seals which might do what you are looking for.

I am familiar with the PVC anti-peel tape and have a lot of it (from
W&W). But the tape I saw is thinner, glossier, stickier, and very
stretchy. The PVC anti-peel tape is relatively thicker, has a
relatively duller exterior, and has relatively little stretch.

Thanks.

Doug

Doug Hoffman wrote:
> On Mar 17, 4:24 pm, "chipsoars" > wrote:
>
>> Wings and Wheels has narrow tape used for the leading edges on mylar
>> seals which might do what you are looking for.
>
> I am familiar with the PVC anti-peel tape and have a lot of it (from
> W&W). But the tape I saw is thinner, glossier, stickier, and very
> stretchy. The PVC anti-peel tape is relatively thicker, has a
> relatively duller exterior, and has relatively little stretch.

The factory anti-peel tape on my ASH 26 E is Tesa brand, thin, glossy,
stretchy. I've seen Tesa brand on apparently identical rolls sold at
Fred Meyer stores and elsewhere.

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Eric Greenwell wrote:

> The factory anti-peel tape on my ASH 26 E is Tesa brand, thin,
> glossy,
> stretchy. I've seen Tesa brand on apparently identical rolls
> sold at
> Fred Meyer stores and elsewhere.

Thanks Eric! I'll check it out.

Regards,

Doug


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