Metallic mylar tape?
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Metallic mylar tape?
So, I know it sounds silly, but where is a good source for the chrome tape? I am specifically looking for copper, actually, if it's possible. I have found copper tape that's used for sensors and grounding guitars etc. but the thin mylar type that they used on the original cylons is what I'm after, in copper. I assumed it would be readily available. I wanted to get enough to use and have extra for future armor repairs, plus I wanted to send in a sample to the platers to try to match. I have only found gold and chrome.
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Groupleader Zeta passed this along to me the other day. You'll be pleased.
http://www.tapebrothers.com/mobile/Cate ... 241&page=3
http://www.tapebrothers.com/mobile/Cate ... 241&page=3
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Oh cool. I can't tell if it's the really shiny chrome/copper finish, but definitely worth a look at that price. Thanks!
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Ordered some the other day. Should be here any time. I'll post my findings.
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Aw man. Just got the "copper" tape. Horrible. It is metallic orange. I'm shooting for something close to a polished penny. Some might call it rose gold. I call it copper. I know I've seen copper tape before. This source might be good for chrome, and maybe even gold, but no way for copper.
Here's a few pics to illustrate my point:
In the shade
In the sun
Here's a few pics to illustrate my point:
In the shade
In the sun
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Find the tape you like, and send a sample of the tape with your armour to be chrome so they can try to color match to the tape.
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Yes, that's my plan. But I'm having a hard time finding copper. True copper.
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Found another source. Will try again…
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Good luck!
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?
Hey, good news… I got a roll of copper tape today that looks just like I wanted it to! And I think one roll will last me a while.
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Very cool, and congrats. I will agree it will last a while. I have a roll used back in the 78 production days that has decades of useage let to it. Yes I do use it.
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Night and day, compared to that crappy orange stuff I got from The Tape Bros. I got this off of ebay. Came from China.
It inspires me to move forward. Yay!
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Hey Dale, what brand is the maker of the production chrome tape roll you have?
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