Sticky stuff that doesn't leave residue

swamp monster · Post by **swamp monster** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:36 am

I have this fantasy that there is something similar to duct tape that will not leave sticky goo on an RV that has to be returned. I fugure a week of those temp extremes, there might not only be goo, there might be paint coming off or something expensive. Is there any non-goop/vehicle safe tape out there?

3M and eplaya, answer my prayer.

phil · Post by **phil** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:15 am

Painter's tape doesn't leave goo on the van after a week in the playa.

Duct tape goo comes off with Goo Gone.

pntball727 · Post by **pntball727** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:53 pm

gaffers tape often works great..and it comes in a variety of colors!

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:02 pm

Yes, gaffers tape. More expensive, harder to find. No sticky mess. They use it to tape down wires in theatre and concerts.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:01 pm

Anyone ever try Gorilla tape? Nott as goopy on the adehesive side, but sticks like duct tape...just don't know what heat does to it.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:23 pm

Yep, gaffer tape is probably your best bet. Designed to hold props in place during photography and filming, then be removed without damage.
You might try a professional camera store.

DrPeffer · Post by **DrPeffer** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:38 am

Yes again on the Gaffers tape. They carry it at Guitar Center. It's generally as strong as duct tape, but much more forgiving on the goop. Only thing is that I still can't imagine that it won't leave some residue, considering the sun on the Playa.

Also: Whatever you're doing with it, you're gonna need a LOT more than you think if you're supporting anything that'll be subjected to wind loads. That shit gets CRAZY...Stronger than you might think (if you've never been to BRC before).