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Originally Posted by Doug Sams

I don't think you want ¾" wide tape. I think ½" is closer to the original.

I tried using Scotch brand yellow electrical tape (from Home Depot) but could not satisfactorily cut it down to ½" widths. But I like the color.

I found a variety pack there - probably the same assortment you did. It contained some ½" wide orange-yellow tape that I used instead. I would have preferred a different shade, but the width was my priority.

I was basing the 3/4" material on the photograph that Earl posted.

Authentic Cineroc Tape Strips. Photo Courtesy Earl Cagle Jr.

3/8"*2=6/8" (aka 3/4"). Lay a strip down on say, glass or a nonstick surface, then split it down it's length, you end up with the two strips of 3/8".

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Originally Posted by K'Tesh

Or... This stuff from Amazon.com JVCC V-36 Colored Vinyl Tape: 3/4 in. x 36 yds. (Yellow). That's the closest thing I'm guessing. There are several reviews criticizing its adhesive qualities (low tack) which would make it a lot more likely not pulling off paint.

I'm really beginning to believe that the stuff from Amazon.com is pretty close to the right material.

Thanks!
Jim

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