Duct tape on rails

[g1]

Apart from the adhesive being hard to get off, are there any other problems with using duct tape on a rail as additional protection against suspected water ingress?

Thanks

G

 

[TD42]

I had to use duct tape on my awning rails for the same reason,I found that the silver parted from the sticky backing after a few weeks.I even tried so called UV resistant tape which did the same,& after the repairs were done it was a hell of a job to remove the residue even with sticky stuff remover. There is a tape on the market that is specificly made for this purpose @

 

[g1]

Thanks Tony,

Was the stuff you had in mind called Caratape? It was available from a website. It said it lasted 2 yrs and could be removed with a hairdryer. Now the website seems to have disappeared !

G

 

[g1]

Thanks Tony,

Was the stuff you had in mind called Caratape? It was available from a website. It said it lasted 2 yrs and could be removed with a hairdryer. Now the website seems to have disappeared !

G

When I try I just get a "forbidden" message. G

 

[TD42]

yes caratape was the stuff. allthough I found a clear tape in B&Q supposedly intended for glasshouse repairs so waterproof & UV resistant but still only lasted a month or so.do not use Ductape clear though its a ****** to remove

 

[mary_374559004]

Hi

Anyone heard of rescue tape?

Mary

 

[TD42]

Hi Mary, you can find it here http://www.campingworld.co.uk/SearchResults.aspx?Search=Unipart+Silicone+Rescue+Tape&PartnerID=81

I'v not used it though,

 

[simon_374529915]

For removal of tape residue use wd40 it breaks down the glue