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05-17-17, 10:27 AM

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Best light reflecting tape

don't know if this is the correct sub-forum to place this but I need reflecting tape that has the most intensity as one can get in reflecting tape. any suggestions?

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05-17-17, 10:51 AM

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I would look at DOT rated reflective tapes which are commonly used on trucks and trailers.

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05-17-17, 05:24 PM

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The brightest you will find is called 3M Scotchlite. You can get it in tape and sheet form for visual graphics (our PD uses it for the logo on their cruisers, its insanely bright).

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