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Review on 🌟 Enhance Visibility with TapeCase Prismatic Sheeting Reflective Converted by Warren Hess

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Reflects Well - Equals Terrible

TapeCase Yellow Microprismatic Sheeting Reflective Tape Converted from 3M 3431, 0.25" x 5 yards, exactly as you specified - 'Convert' means width from a larger roll is cropped. The edges and can be a little annoying, but that's not a problem. It reflects the light well. An important consideration is the width of any reflective tape. It's only 0.25" wide and will be less visible than a wider band at the same distance when you need something to be seen from a greater distance or when speed is a concern you need a wider band or multiple rows , narrow width only. Due to the thickness and stiffness of this particular product, careful consideration is required suitable for flat surfaces or cylindrical surfaces where it is applied with no or very little curl. ivation. As with any adhesive tape, the surface must be clean, smooth and not be porous. As long as it *wraps* around smooth, large radii, it won't *twist.* It can be cut and wrapped around cylinders or rods in concentric rings or spirals, but trying to wrap it at any angle *twisting* won't work. He has no return. I applied it to the base of the helmet, which curves in slightly. A l slight twisting of the tape was required to accommodate the bend as it was wrapped around the circumference. The other type of Scotch reflective tape underneath did a great job of tightening the inward curve even more. Although this tape was applied to a clean surface, the helmet's "tap" was more than the tape could handle. Initially laying flat, after a few hours it started to lift and curl around the edges, so I took it off. Its thickness also meant there was a prominent protrusion between its edge and the helmet's surface. Maybe I can find a suitable use. But for what I need now, it has to be a different, more flexible band.

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