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The Good Stuff: This tape is *bright*. Like, 'shining star' bright. At night, it catches headlights from what feels like a mile away—no exaggeration. The rhombus prism design isn’t just marketing fluff; it throws light back at all angles. I tested it on my bike wheels (yes, like one reviewer did), and after multiple car washes (and rainstorms), the adhesive held up like a champ. No peeling, no fading. Impressive.
Easy to Use: Cutting this tape is a breeze—scissors glide through it. Application? Smooth as butter. I lined my trailer edges in minutes, and removing/repositioning bits left zero residue (a miracle compared to some industrial tapes I’ve cursed at).
The ‘Meh’ Part: A few reviewers mentioned expecting *more* reflectiveness. I get it—it’s bright but not ‘blinding alien spacecraft’ bright. Also, while the adhesive is strong eventually (it bonds tighter over time), initial stickiness isn’t instant-grip level. Press firmly when applying.
Where It Shines: Trailers? Perfect. Mailboxes? Yes. Even my kid’s skateboard got a strip for evening rides. It’s DOT-C2 approved, so you know it’s legit for road safety. And that waterproof claim? Survived Midwest snow and summer heatwaves without cracking or fading.
Final Verdict: For the price and durability, this tape earns its spot in your safety toolkit. Not *quite* celestial-level brightness, but damn close—and way stickier than most. 4.5/5 stars.
