Okay, let me just say - this 3M tape is LEGIT. I've used it for everything from hanging posters to securing solar panels on my RV (yes, really!). That black PE foam is no joke - it held through 85mph cross-country drives for THREE YEARS before I got paranoid and added bolts.

The adhesion is insane but fair warning: once you stick something, consider it married forever. I've only managed to separate items twice in a decade of use. Pro tip: leave a tiny bit of the red liner exposed when applying - makes peeling way easier.

Weirdest thing? The STRONG adhesive smell when you first open it. Like walking into a hardware store. But that's how you know it means business! The odor fades but the grip just gets stronger over 24 hours.

Used it recently to align metal drawers before screwing them in - perfect temporary hold. Also great for crafts (my wife stole half my roll for card making). Comes with one measly alcohol wipe though - bring your own cleaning supplies!

Only gripe? The length confusion (description says 16ft but packaging shows 9.5ft?). Either way, at about $1 per foot for authentic 3M VHB, still a steal compared to those tiny rolls at hardware stores.

Final verdict: If NASA used double-sided tape, this would be it. Just... maybe don't trust it with your grandma's priceless china vase.