Black vinyl tape is part of the trim supplies I bought while developing the van interior. The passenger-seat cover diary records my preference for a neat black finish and the layout of its front, sides and vent opening.
I bought VViViD Half-Inch Matte Black Vinyl Tape as part of my camper van equipment.
Black vinyl tape is part of the trim supplies I bought while developing the van interior. The passenger-seat cover diary records my preference for a neat black finish and the layout of its front, sides and vent opening.
Comparing Thin Vinyl Tape with a Shaped Molding
I cut the heater-cover front and triangular sides from black aluminum composite sheet.
I joined the panels with brackets and self-tapping screws.
I fitted the cover around the angled seat platform, where drilling access affected the screw positions.
The cover and vent arrangement behind the passenger seat.My black composite cover panel during the heater-cover work.
My Takeaway from This Job
The black heater cover gave me a clear preference for the visible border finish. VViViD supplies a flat adhesive line, while the molding alternatives add shaped profiles, so the face thickness and outline differ as well as the material format.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Brand
VViViD
Width
Half an inch
Listed length
20 feet
Narrow matte-black vinyl makes a visible line without the bulk of a raised molding. Clean the surface and mark the intended route before starting, then apply the strip progressively while keeping its edge aligned. A long straight border benefits from checking the line from a distance before pressing the entire length. For small interior details, plan the joins beside a natural break in the panel. The flat vinyl format is different from a rubber edge guard that physically wraps around a cut edge.
