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  • Diamond grade reflective striping for accident repair

    Posted by Paul Loades on 10 October 2011 at 14:31

    Hi all, have been asked by an accident repair centre I do regular work for to replace a yellow diamond grade reflective stripe 50mm wide ( about 6m long ). Can any one point me in the direction of someone who will supply small amounts, as buying 25m is not viable.

    Many thanks

    Paul

    Gill Harrison replied 14 years ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    10 October 2011 at 14:37

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    Sign Toolbar, you will get info under "suppliers" Option 1… "vinyls by brand"

    Wm Smith & Spandex both offer 3M diamond grade.

  • John Parfit

    Member
    10 October 2011 at 17:17

    3M conspicuity diamond grade tape comes in 50mm wide in yellow, white red at only£70ish per 50m but has 3m ‘E’ markings on surface.

    You may be aware but just to point out in case; a lot of emergency vehicles also use reflexite which comes in 3 different yellows and several different grades.

    John

  • Paul Loades

    Member
    14 October 2011 at 04:57

    Thanks for the replies…
    The striping in question is for a May Gurney transit van. The trouble I have now is that I have not seen the van, just been supplied a couple of pics for reference to what goes where. the van is all over the place and I cannot tie it down except for fitting. If anyone has / does these vans, I would be really grateful if you could advise as to the vinyl used for the refective stripe.

    Many thanks

    Paul

  • John Parfit

    Member
    14 October 2011 at 08:05

    Would suggest Paul that you get you customer to send you a picture of a close up of the reflective, the pattern (and shade) will narrow down which kind it is (no pattern and they’re just using engineering grade probably).

    john

  • Gill Harrison

    Member
    14 October 2011 at 12:11

    Here’s a close up of the 2 3M conspicuity tapes.

    Hope it helps a little.


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