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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Is there any type of tape I could use to attach some decorations along the car (for a wedding event) that wouldn't hurt the paint when I peel it off? The tape would only be on there for 1-2 days.

Also, when the rear window sunshade goes down, does it "roll up" or "fold" or does it stay flat/straight when it is hidden? I was thinking of temporarily attaching some banner or sign for the event.

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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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painters tape. that blue stuff you get at home depot. I use it when I go to the drag strip. I tape it under each fender because the track throws rubber all over it. Now i just peel the tape off and don't have to scrub my car.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Nice, thats usful to know. Although I dont think even for my wedding I would want anything taped to my car!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ben_r_
Nice, thats usful to know. Although I dont think even for my wedding I would want anything taped to my car!
that's what rental cars are for !
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Old May 9, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Painters tape and masking tape would work ok too, but you would have to rub some adhesive off with a bug/tar remover.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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i just used the clear tape....did not do any harm....but then again mine was only on for about 2 hours.....





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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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omg that hurts to see.... the hairs on the back of my neck stood up just looking at that!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ben_r_
omg that hurts to see.... the hairs on the back of my neck stood up just looking at that!
does it really look that bad??
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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man... i would not want to be caught driving that haha
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by nehal51086
does it really look that bad??
No, its not that it looks bad, its cute I guess for a prom or wedding or something. Its just that it looks like tons of tiny little things on the car! It just instantly makes me worry about the paint!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I am pretty sure the window shade rolls.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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3M profesional double sided tape.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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painter's tape. its blue and kinda looks like masking tape. it won't leave any residue on the paint unlike masking tape/clear tape.
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