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Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:43 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
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. :sad:

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:54 pm
by Cylon-Knight
Groupleader Zeta passed this along to me the other day. You'll be pleased.
http://www.tapebrothers.com/mobile/Cate ... 241&page=3

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:28 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Oh cool. :cool: I can't tell if it's the really shiny chrome/copper finish, but definitely worth a look at that price. Thanks!

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:48 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Ordered some the other day. Should be here any time. I'll post my findings. :wink:

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:02 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Aw man. Just got the "copper" tape. Horrible. It is metallic orange. :frack: :evil: 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
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In the sun
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Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:28 pm
by GoldCylon
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.

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:38 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Yes, that's my plan. But I'm having a hard time finding copper. True copper.

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:58 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Found another source. Will try again…

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:25 am
by Red Eye
Good luck! :salute:

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:12 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
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. :cylongold: :cylongold: :cylongold: :cool:

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:20 pm
by GoldCylon
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.

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:21 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
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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! :loveit: :cylongold:

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:26 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Hey Dale, what brand is the maker of the production chrome tape roll you have?

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:30 pm
by GoldCylon
3M

Re: Metallic mylar tape?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:12 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
Good to know. Thanks!