Trelleborg Road Tape - does anyone have a bit spare?

[thetapeworm]

I suspect the answer is no but I'm trying to get hold of ~10m of road tape to create a temporary boundary marking on a driveway, I saw it in use in Germany in roadworks and thought it was rather clever.

http://www.trelleborg.com/en/Products-and-Solution...

I don't want to buy it in bulk and don't know any German road workers who might be able to "borrow" some for me so thought I'd ask here because someone always seems to have the answer to anything asked.

Failing this do you know of anything similar that could be used on tarmac on a temporary basis but still offer some resistance to being driven over?

[GuinnessMK]

http://www.uktapes-ltd.com/ukt70.htm

Any good?

[sebhaque]

We use some fairly strong adhesive tape in our factories to mark out machining cells etc. The tape's really strong and sticks well to most surfaces, i.e. concrete flooring, rubber mats, smooth tarmac, people etc. I can send you a sample in the post if you like?

ETA: I'm not sure if we have white - but I'll check. I know we use blue, red, yellow and green.

Edited by sebhaque on Sunday 3rd October 18:23

[thetapeworm]

GuinnessMK said:

http://www.uktapes-ltd.com/ukt70.htm

Any good?

Spot on, cheers!

It's the black masking type I want so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, more of a subtle indication - looks like they have it although 50m might be a bit much.

Interesting to see that I need to paint something on first, I wondered how it was applied

Thanks!

sebhaque said:

We use some fairly strong adhesive tape in our factories to mark out machining cells etc. The tape's really strong and sticks well to most surfaces, i.e. concrete flooring, rubber mats, smooth tarmac, people etc. I can send you a sample in the post if you like?

ETA: I'm not sure if we have white - but I'll check. I know we use blue, red, yellow and green.

The tarmac is quite rough so I'm not sure if it will stick too well but I guess that's down to me making sure it's clean and dust free, would certainly give it a whirl and cover any costs.

Edited by thetapeworm on Sunday 3rd October 19:06

[sebhaque]

thetapeworm said:

sebhaque said:

We use some fairly strong adhesive tape in our factories to mark out machining cells etc. The tape's really strong and sticks well to most surfaces, i.e. concrete flooring, rubber mats, smooth tarmac, people etc. I can send you a sample in the post if you like?

ETA: I'm not sure if we have white - but I'll check. I know we use blue, red, yellow and green.

The tarmac is quite rough so I'm not sure if it will stick too well but I guess that's down to me making sure it's clean and dust free, would certainly give it a whirl and cover any costs.

Don't worry about costs - a quid or two postage isn't cause for major concern! I'll have to have a look tomorrow and see what we've got in the stores, I'll post back on this thread with the results.

[thetapeworm]

You're very kind, thanks

[sebhaque]

Sorry, forgot to get back to you - afraid all we've got is red tape right now, seems the 5S assessors have been out liberally applying white to everything they can find apologies chap.

[thetapeworm]

No problem at all, thanks for checking

I've come up with a plan B in the meantime - I think masking tape and a coat of black driveway paint (if they still make it) will have the same effect.

Basically I'm trying to help my neighbour out because despite me asking nicely he still seems unable to leave a little bit of room between his car and mine unless I tuck it up against the wall.





And yes, I *do* need to get a life and stop taking photos of the driveway but... well... I have no excuse, I have no life

[tonyvid]

Can you not use silver or black gaffer tape? As long as it's dry it should stick for a while, or find some of that ally tape that heating enginners use.

[5potTurbo]

Do you think your neighbour would be offended with a well placed for being a tt then?

[blinkythefish]

http://www.bollards.co.uk

[CK_N4S]

Why not just mark up with a string, and throw down some white paint ... could be done while his car is parked up

CK

[Goldmember1]

I take it/hope ur car is the Puma?

[thetapeworm]

Goldmember1 said:

I take it/hope ur car is the Puma?

No, it's the Nissan, are you suggesting it's me at fault?

I jest, yes, I have a nice narrow Puma, unfortunately I can't get my wheelie bins past it most times I need to though so I have to lift them over the top or move the car because of his lovely parking.

I'm a bit of a mentalist when it comes to him since he smacked his door into my Supra and said he hadn't done it, despite me having CCTV to show otherwise.

[thetapeworm]

Working from home today, heard banging - "To Let" sign has just gone up (neighbours were renting too) so maybe the next lot will be better... or worse... to line or not to line...

[johnvthe2nd]

definately .. put a white line up now before it gets re-let, save any future hassle

[Tunku]

thetapeworm said:

Working from home today, heard banging - "To Let" sign has just gone up (neighbours were renting too) so maybe the next lot will be better... or worse... to line or not to line...

Dig a small ditch to make a gutter between the drives

[thetapeworm]

I think a black or dark grey line might be done, white seems a bit "common" - cats eyes or no cats eyes?

[BelperJim]

If your confident in your own parking may I suggest spikes or some kind of complicated trigger set up with a flame thrower.

[5potTurbo]

thetapeworm said:

I think a black or dark grey line might be done, white seems a bit "common" - cats eyes or no cats eyes?

There's an alternative: nailing a couple of local pain in the arse cats to the driveway, and make some good use of their eyes.


OP: fingers crossed the next lot are more agreeable
Mind you, you still have time to make use of the option on the current numpty neighbour?