Blue painter's tape works great

Country4ever · Post by **Country4ever** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:25 pm

Thanks Gerald for pointing me in the direction of the blue painter's tape. I'm not sure I'm using exactly what you are. Its sort of like masking tape, but blue. I only need the 1" wide tape. But compared to regular paper tape, its so much gentler. I can use it every night without any skin problems. Thanks Gerald!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:30 pm

Thanks for posting this report Country! I might have to go there...
Babs

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:08 pm

wow, i'm staring at a roll of blue painter's tape that i've been too lazy to put away for three days now...maybe i'll just give it a try!

Country4ever · Post by **Country4ever** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:01 pm

I hope it doesn't have anything toxic in it!
Gerald uses the 2", but I've found that the 1" is fine. I had thought that paper tape was the gentlest on skin, but this is so much better. Just take it off slowly.
I turn over a little on each end, in case I need to take it off quickly for a sneeze or cough. It just doesn't budge all night long, and my skin has never gotten irritated by it. I'm impressed!

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:34 pm

Country........

Just remember that you need to remove the tape by pulling parallel to your face.....not at ninety degrees to your face.

If you pull straight away from your skin, it pulls a little bit. Not terribly uncomfortable, but a little unpleasant.

Removing the tape by pulling parallel is very comfortable....when I remove my tape in this manner, it almost becomes a game to see how comfortable I can make it.

Sharon......Check your blue tape to be sure it is the "delicate release" version. The 3M tape I'm using is the "second to most delicate" version. Evidently, 3M makes one more version that is more gentle than the one I'm using........but, I've never seen it at Lowe's.

Gerald

jrfoster · Post by **jrfoster** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:34 pm

I must have tried the wrong blue painters tape because it won't stick to my face! What kind of blue painters tape is the one to use?

Jeff

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:41 pm

Jeff...........

The tape I'm using is made by 3M......and it's their #2080 "Scotch Blue for Delicate Surfaces".

If your skin is naturally oily, the #2080 version might not want to adhere. Pick something with a little stronger adhesive and it ought to work.

Gerald

jrfoster · Post by **jrfoster** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:46 pm

Gerald wrote:Jeff...........

The tape I'm using is made by 3M......and it's their #2080 "Scotch Blue for Delicate Surfaces".

If your skin is naturally oily, the #2080 version might not want to adhere. Pick something with a little stronger adhesive and it ought to work.

Gerald

Yeah, and watch it pull my lips off in the morning!!

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:08 pm

mine is the scotch #2090, multisurface

i tried it , briefly, and it came off ok, but will it become more attached overnight?

btw, i have really oily skin, too, so is the 2090 what you mean by stronger?

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:26 pm

Sharon.......

I just did a quick Google search on the two numbers.....and I suspect that #2090 probably has a stronger adhesive than the #2080.

3M calls the #2090 tape "Multi-Surfaces".....and they refer to the #2080 as "Delicate Release".

The stuff is so inexpensive that experimenting with both is practical.

Gerald

jrfoster · Post by **jrfoster** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:33 pm

Gerald wrote:Sharon.......

I just did a quick Google search on the two numbers.....and I suspect that #2090 probably has a stronger adhesive than the #2080.

3M calls the #2090 tape "Multi-Surfaces".....and they refer to the #2080 as "Delicate Release".

The stuff is so inexpensive that experimenting with both is practical.

Gerald

That is the tape I used, the Delicate Release tape. Guess it was too delicate for my oily face. I'll get the #2090 and see how that works!~
Thanks!

Jeff

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:18 pm

Jeff......

I failed to mention that I'm using some of Rested Gal's "famous panty hose tights" to push down on top of the tape. This is done to prevent "blow outs" caused by the delicate adhesive turning loose because of pressure.

I cut one leg......made a loop secured with hot glue....just long enough to stretch with gentle pressure....over my taped mouth and behind my neck.

In addition, I secured another piece of leg just in front of one ear......so that it goes up over my head to the other side...where it's fastened with hot glue. This "over the top" piece is to help the mouth tape loop to stay in position.

This rig works perfectly for me....the tape is easy to pull off.....and the panty hose tights add downward pressure on the tape to help the adhesive stay attached. It's a good balance of adhesive and pressure.

Gerald

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Country4ever · Post by **Country4ever** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:45 am

Actually, I'm using the 2090, "multi surface" tape. I guess I was thinking there was just one type. This one, at least for me, goes on and stays put all night, and is fairly easy to remove. I just remove it slowly.
I'm thinking the "quick release", might be almost like plastic with no adhesive?
What's weird is, I was playing around with it the other night, and I actually think I can blow air through it! (not around it, but through it) ....of course the air goes out of it very slowly.
I seem to just need a gentle reminder to keep my mouth closed, so I'm not too worried about the little air loss.
Don't lick your lips right before applying it though, or it might not stick as well.
I guess we all have different skin/lips/moisture/oil, so we just have to try different things. I consider my lips fairly sensitive and with the old paper tape, I could only wear it 2 days at a time, at most. I haven't had any problems with the 2090 blue tape.
Gerald, I'm thinking the quick release might not work without the panty hose over it, right?

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:01 am

Country.........

You're probably right about the #2080 "Delicate" blowing off without the panty hose tights. Sometimes, I have a leaks....but, since I also use lanolin, I've blamed them on the excess oil.

Removal comfort is important for me......so, the #2080 works better.

I haven't tried the $2090 "Multi Surface" yet, but I will.

Gerald

Hawthorne · Post by **Hawthorne** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:06 am

Sharon 1965 - Where do you buy blue painter's tape in Canada? I haven't found it anywhere yet. Thanks!

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