umm the packaging tape is a "sealer" that prevent the foil tape from tearing up the edge. you can even wrap a layer over the edge, then one on top to be sure it is secure
On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Cody Firestone <[email protected]> wrote: > it is usually easiest to simply use a sharp razor knife and cut along the > seam and cut the tape for tear down. > > After a couple time you build up a few layers of tape, which then easily is > torn off. > > some people use a VERY sticky clear packing tape, upon which your sealing > tape goes. if you try to pull tape off all the time, your edges will get > ragged, as the foil / foam will tear off after it is baked in the sun. > > I've torn a canvas tarp with duct tape in the playa just this way, so i > ALWAYS have an extra razor knife and blades. > > > > > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM, Cheese <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Bill, >> >> I am glad you found the tape to look as promising as I did. So far I >> am very happy with the results, it is holding very well and doesn't >> seem to peel back at all. I did peel one piece off and it came right >> off without tearing the paper. So it seems to come off clean, not >> sure after it has been baked on for a week. >> >> On Jun 7, 7:06 pm, "Bill Wiltschko" <[email protected]> wrote: >> > I just received some Scala 627 tape I ordered, after seeing it mentioned >> in >> > a post here. It's interesting stuff for two reasons. 1) it has great >> sheer >> > resistance without bi-filament threads, and 2) it has an acrylic >> adhesive >> > rather than 3M's 8959's synthetic rubber adhesive. This interests me >> > because my hexayurt panels don't stick to bi-filament tape after four >> trips >> > to the playa. I know I'll have to find a way to remove the adhesive >> before >> > this year's BM, but using an acrylic or silicone adhesive may solve the >> > long-term problem. I'll use bi-filament and the Scala 627 just to >> > experiment this year, and maybe some JVCC PPT-25C Polyester Circuit >> Plating >> > Tape (silicone adhesive) too. >> > >> > Does anyone have high heat AND high stress experience with acrylic or >> > silicone adhesives? >> > >> > Bill Wiltschko >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "hexayurt" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en. >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en.
