Window Tape Opinions

dingleberries · 02-08-2010, 07:38 PM

So recently while cruising through some old threads i found that the window tape around our windshields is removable who'd thunk it. So my questions is this what is your opinion on the look of this on silverstone im on the fence on whether to do this everyones opinions who be appreciated

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69845

Red Fun for 2 · 02-09-2010, 05:45 AM

thanks alot dingle, now all I want to do is go home and check out my car. instead I still have a full day's work to do!

I never really noticed that on my car, I think it looks good with the tape removed. Can't wait to get home and check it out.

MutantCheese · 02-09-2010, 06:08 AM

Warning: Some have reported that removing the Windshield tape has left a less than desirable paint finish underneath. It seems that Honda either didn't completely finish the coating process before applying the tape or put the tape on before the paint was fully cured.

BTW, my2008 comes without the tape from the factory.

RL1924 · 02-09-2010, 06:13 AM

I have been up in the air about this for a while too, not sure If I wanna rip it off or not...

Neil · 02-09-2010, 06:36 AM

In the past some people have removed the tape to show the finished paint, I think they used a hairdryer to seperate the glue bond

DJJSR · 02-09-2010, 06:45 AM

If you take it off and don't like it, it can be replaced. It's called blackout tape.

This place has a 4" wide 16' roll for less than 30 bucks ........

http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...iping_tape.htm

TheCarGuy2021 · 02-09-2010, 08:23 AM

Took mine off years ago.

I think it looks better with the top down, worse with the top up.

turbosix · 02-09-2010, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCarGuy2021

Took mine off years ago.

I think it looks better with the top down, worse with the top up.

this!

gomarlins3 · 02-09-2010, 08:33 AM

I prefer the tape to be left on each of the colors.

RMurphy · 02-09-2010, 08:38 AM

CG: is that supra also yours? That's the twin turbo model, no? Lots of fun, those cars, when they first came out. First car I ever drove that had traction control and it freaked me out when it kicked in doing its job on a cloverleaf style entrance ramp to the freeway when I got a little overzealous.

Sorry to side track the thread with that.

Like CG, I have a moderate preference for the blacked out look when the top is up, and for the matched paint look when the top is down. I don't think I would go to the effort of removing the tape from my own (lazy), but I think it looks nice removed and there are plenty of other convertibles that don't have black out tape around the windshield.

Red Fun for 2 · 02-09-2010, 10:37 AM

Does the Berlina Black have the window tape?

dingleberries · 02-09-2010, 10:50 AM

nope berlina black doesn't have the tape from the factory

Dr. Jimbo · 02-09-2010, 11:26 AM

I like the tape.

TheCarGuy2021 · 02-09-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMurphy

CG: is that supra also yours? That's the twin turbo model, no?

It "was" a twin turbo model.

Glenn1 · 02-09-2010, 11:48 AM

My 08 Chicance Silver (looks Silverstone) had it removed at the dealer. I like it and no problems with the paint underneath. But a work of caution. If not done carefully the weatherstriping comes out along with the tape. The dealer had to call a windshield replacement guy to fix the weatherstriping.

turbosix · 02-09-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn1

My 08 Chicance Silver (looks Silverstone) had it removed at the dealer. I like it and no problems with the paint underneath. But a work of caution. If not done carefully the weatherstriping comes out along with the tape. The dealer had to call a windshield replacement guy to fix the weatherstriping.

weird... the 08s and 09s arent supposed to come with windshield tape according to pretty much everything i've seen online.

Jim21680 · 02-09-2010, 12:44 PM

My 08 had the tape removed too (I guess the dealer's detailer did it??)

The weatherstripping did get a little deformed, but it's only a small spot and really not worth a fuss. I'm fine with the tape gone - either way looks fine to me.

02-09-2010, 05:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red Fun for 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 205	thanks alot dingle, now all I want to do is go home and check out my car. instead I still have a full day's work to do! I never really noticed that on my car, I think it looks good with the tape removed. Can't wait to get home and check it out. __________________ Young enough to buy it Old enough to afford it!

02-09-2010, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 765	Warning: Some have reported that removing the Windshield tape has left a less than desirable paint finish underneath. It seems that Honda either didn't completely finish the coating process before applying the tape or put the tape on before the paint was fully cured. BTW, my2008 comes without the tape from the factory. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; AUT cooling plate; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip; Megan strut bar; Eibach Prokit) 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

02-09-2010, 06:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,886	If you take it off and don't like it, it can be replaced. It's called blackout tape. This place has a 4" wide 16' roll for less than 30 bucks ........ http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...iping_tape.htm __________________ Don

02-09-2010, 08:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,749	I prefer the tape to be left on each of the colors. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-09-2010, 08:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
RMurphy 2007 Rio Yellow Pearl Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,209	CG: is that supra also yours? That's the twin turbo model, no? Lots of fun, those cars, when they first came out. First car I ever drove that had traction control and it freaked me out when it kicked in doing its job on a cloverleaf style entrance ramp to the freeway when I got a little overzealous. Sorry to side track the thread with that. Like CG, I have a moderate preference for the blacked out look when the top is up, and for the matched paint look when the top is down. I don't think I would go to the effort of removing the tape from my own (lazy), but I think it looks nice removed and there are plenty of other convertibles that don't have black out tape around the windshield. __________________ ~~ RMurphy Los Angeles, CA 2007 Rio Yellow Pearl sifo MODS: Rio Yellow Pearl bra and panties with CAI.

02-09-2010, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,208	I have been up in the air about this for a while too, not sure If I wanna rip it off or not...

02-09-2010, 06:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,591	In the past some people have removed the tape to show the finished paint, I think they used a hairdryer to seperate the glue bond

02-09-2010, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Car Dummy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 878	Took mine off years ago. I think it looks better with the top down, worse with the top up.

02-09-2010, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red Fun for 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 205	Does the Berlina Black have the window tape? __________________ Young enough to buy it Old enough to afford it!

02-09-2010, 10:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
dingleberries Intermediate Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 268	nope berlina black doesn't have the tape from the factory __________________ **rain, rain go away so i can drop the top today** Cheeeeeseee dident we put u in a dumpster once... I got out

02-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,922	I like the tape. __________________

02-09-2010, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Glenn1 EYECELLEM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 418	My 08 Chicance Silver (looks Silverstone) had it removed at the dealer. I like it and no problems with the paint underneath. But a work of caution. If not done carefully the weatherstriping comes out along with the tape. The dealer had to call a windshield replacement guy to fix the weatherstriping. __________________ I'll go anywhere, as long as I can drive there.

02-09-2010, 12:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jim21680 Got S2000? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 829	My 08 had the tape removed too (I guess the dealer's detailer did it??) The weatherstripping did get a little deformed, but it's only a small spot and really not worth a fuss. I'm fine with the tape gone - either way looks fine to me. __________________

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