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Title: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: CMR on April 06, 2007, 04:59:00 PM

I've heard you can use some kind of 3M tape for arrow wraps. Some kind of automotive reflective stuff?
What kind is it and where can I find some?

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: T.J. on April 06, 2007, 05:09:00 PM

I've seen some on ****. Check there and see if you can find it.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: T.J. on April 06, 2007, 05:12:00 PM

hmmm I see I can't type that word here. Let me go look on there and see if I can give you more info.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: T.J. on April 06, 2007, 05:14:00 PM

Looks like they are made out of 3m reflective vinal tape. Hope that helps

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: CMR on April 06, 2007, 05:21:00 PM

Thanks..I know I can get arrow wraps from "that" website but I'm doing a little experiment and would rather see if I can get some from an automotive place around by my house, if it is automotive tape stuff.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: Sneakypete on April 06, 2007, 06:15:00 PM

WalMart, auto parts section, comes in white and red, peel-off backing. Weighs next to nothing but I put mine up front, a couple inches behind head, to keep arrow balance front of center, though I doubt this tiny weight matters. Put it on before you dip in finish, if you make your own arrows, and it will stay on forever.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: Gottabow on April 06, 2007, 06:33:00 PM

Hello...I work for 3M and they have a very sticky Vynel(sp) tape that I think is avaiable at Wally World..it comes in different widths.  We use this tape all the time and I can tell ya its stick through everything but super hot water.  They also make the reflective tape for traffic sign and I'm in the process of tracking some down.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: yleecoyote23 on April 06, 2007, 07:06:00 PM

Yep, automotive pinstriping tape works just fine. Most are 2mm vinyl (reflective is thicker tho). Depending on what shaft diameter you are working with 1" - 1 1/4" will work....

However, you can get a REALLY good deal from one of our sponsors named "onestringer" that can make up a bunch of them any length, any width, about any color (even reflective) for an extremely reasonable price....

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: Adam Mooney on April 06, 2007, 07:18:00 PM

All of the 3M vinyl pinstriping tape is the same stuff we use but it is cut down to smaller widths. Nappa and other automotive stores will have or can order it for you.

Title: Re: 3M tape for arrow wraps?
Post by: 702plmo on April 08, 2007, 04:55:00 PM

I do a small pin stripe of reflective tape on my hunting arrows between the nock and the back of the feather.   They really shine (reflect) back at you at night with a LED light.