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Originally Posted by B_and_D
There have been some posts here about a certain kind of clear tape that keeps the ceiling looking good and ? doesn't leave marks on the tape
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You are right. The tape is called UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight). It is clear, very sticky on the adhesive side, and has a very slippery very tough surface. It is used for things like lining package chutes at high-volume shippers. It is available from a number of sources - just Google it. It is a bit pricey, and it is tempting to skimp on width or thickness or both. Based on my experience, I would recommend at least 4-inch width, and the second-least thin or better.
A number of us have used it outside the TM, across the rear roof where the front shell bag seals tend to wear it. We have also used it on the outside sidewalls where black streaks develop from opening and closing. Inside, we have used it across the ceiling of the front shell, where a black streak forms from vibration while traveling.
The factory has started installing tape at some of these sites, but not all.
BTW, where you see black streaks on the white surface, you should be aware that the streaks are actually the surface of the aluminum where the paint has worn off, and the aluminum has oxidized. You can clean the oxidized aluminum off the surface, and it looks good again - but what you are seeing is bare aluminum. The long-term goal is to eliminate removal of the paint, and the UHMW tape does that.
If anyone chooses to use the Forum Search tool, there is a lot of discussion about UHMW tape.
Bill