TrakTape...My prayers have been answered

mito gp · Aug 31, 2015

I haven't seen this up here before, so I figured I'd post some pictures. I've always hated taping up my lights for a trackday, not to mention, that blue painters tape is ugly.

I stumbled upon TrakTape while looking for alternatives, and it turns out that this stuff is awesome (before anyone asks, I have no affiliation with them). It's a sheet of precut vinyl for the lights, mirrors, etc. I totally suck at putting on vinyl, but it still came out okay.

I wish they sold kits for the lights only considering I don't need the tape for my mirrors, and I think most people remove them for trackdays anyway. Also, I think they only make it for the Panigale and the 1x98.

Off topic: Anyone going to the MAD trackday at VIR next week?

Here's some pics:

wilkson · Aug 31, 2015

I actually don't know they they make stick that stuff on anyway .

kickarsmann · Aug 31, 2015

That looks awesome, where did you get them?

Stw · Aug 31, 2015

kickarsmann said:
That looks awesome, where did you get them?

TrakTape

Jello · Aug 31, 2015

20 bucks for one sheet of stickers?! Guessing this is not for vinyl that you can re-stick?

SuperDuc29 · Sep 1, 2015

The blue tape doesn't stay on all that well either. Thanks for the heads up.

MMC · Sep 1, 2015

Gaffer's tape. Sticks...no residue.... But that vinyl does look nice!

Stw · Sep 1, 2015

I just bought some for my next track day (9/13) will report feedback then....

b9009b · Sep 1, 2015

Stw said:
I just bought some for my next track day (9/13) will report feedback then....

Sold out. Know of somewhere else to get it

Edit never mind. Got it lol

maslov · Sep 1, 2015

never had issues with painter's tape, but ordered a few sheets to give it a shot!

wilkson · Sep 1, 2015

wilkson said:
I actually don't know they they make stick that stuff on anyway .

Not really sure myself . Seems strange .

erichuyn · Sep 2, 2015

How about plastidip? Just mask the edges, spray it with plastidip and when you're done pull it off.

Jello · Sep 2, 2015

wilkson said:
I actually don't know they they make stick that stuff on anyway .

wilkson said:
Not really sure myself . Seems strange .

Are you talking to yourself? I've always taken you for a bit of a nutter, but you're starting to outdo yourself here

Also, from their FAQ:

Q: How many times can I use a sheet of TrakTape?

A: While the material we use is durable, we recommend one use per application. While there are no issues at all with leaving TrakTape on for multiple track days, we don't recommend removal and re-application.

Seems like a total rip-off to me...

SuperDuc29 · Sep 2, 2015

So just leave it on for the season.....

kismetcapitan · Sep 2, 2015

I've got a friend who has a vinyl printer and cutter at home. Will obviously scan the patterns before using

flobrandx · Sep 2, 2015

I've used it and it's a great idea but I thought they could be a little more plyable and remove easier so you can reuse them.

speedy14 · Sep 3, 2015

mito gp said:
I haven't seen this up here before, so I figured I'd post some pictures. I've always hated taping up my lights for a trackday, not to mention, that blue painters tape is ugly.

I stumbled upon TrakTape while looking for alternatives, and it turns out that this stuff is awesome (before anyone asks, I have no affiliation with them). It's a sheet of precut vinyl for the lights, mirrors, etc. I totally suck at putting on vinyl, but it still came out okay.

I wish they sold kits for the lights only considering I don't need the tape for my mirrors, and I think most people remove them for trackdays anyway. Also, I think they only make it for the Panigale and the 1x98.

Off topic: Anyone going to the MAD trackday at VIR next week?

Here's some pics:

Nice stuff.. Is it reusable?

That looks great.. ** I always use the blue painters tape first as a base layer. Then come back over it with black Duct tape on the rear and red Duct tape on the front.. ** The blue painters tape keeps the duct tape from sticking (since it is REALLY strong and would mar the plastic and be a real bear to get off etc) From a distance it looks like a race body since the whole front end is red and the rear is all blacked out. Takes more time but the result looks great.. Plus others cant see the brake light come on through the tape like they can with the painters tape. No sense giving them any clues to my braking points..LOL..

Speedy

Sprinkles · Sep 3, 2015

I'll be at VIR Monday and Tuesday. Look for the Pearl White 1299 if you want to come hang out.

mark419ny · Sep 3, 2015

erichuyn said:
How about plastidip? Just mask the edges, spray it with plastidip and when you're done pull it off.

best idea i have heard

mito gp · Sep 3, 2015

erichuyn said:
How about plastidip? Just mask the edges, spray it with plastidip and when you're done pull it off.

I love that stuff. Masking everything off then painting it all could be a pain in the arse though. Would look great though.

Off topic:
I was going to get my DP mirror blockoffs anodized black, so I plastidipped them just to see how it would look (as seen in the pics). They came out so good that I just left it and skipped the anodizing.

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