Reflective Stickers For Mirrors (1 Viewer)

[Wombles]

UPDATE - Over 3 years later & original SOLAS tape still working brilliantly & looks as good as when we fitted it
Buying some more as ideal for our wide car mirrors & folding bikes too - link for current listing at good price £4.95 for 1 metre of 50mm wide tape delivered http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262741867089

Mr Wombles also wanted some black tape that reflects white for areas where you don't want silver blobs like bike helmets & found this 3M brand 580 tape http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Scotch...hash=item1e92b56620:m:mloH660lWJ5YQPSSc0Jz4xg £7.35 delivered for 1 metre of 50mm tape but many sizes available & as low as £2.68 depending on width & length of tape required. Photo from the listing:

Their website is https://reflectivesupplies.co.uk & although they don't list 0.5 metre lengths there it is cheaper at £6.30 delivered for 1 metre of 50mm tape (can pay by Paypal) & lots of choice including precut shapes from splats to cubes & ovals

This is a photo off this informative but more expensive eBay listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Visibility-Self-Adhesive-3M-Scotchlite-580-Black-Reflective-Tape-for-Bikes-/112018183697?var=&hash=item1a14cdd611:m:mpinAkHApzHLWKXGffX14pw

We haven't tried this black tape yet but so long as what is supplied is genuine 3M brand 580 tape it should do what it claims - do love clever products like these! We would always choose the SOLAS tape for maximum reflective effect but good to have another option. If using these helps prevent an accident then worth the small outlay & a bit of of cutting out time.

 

[Happy1]

Had same thoughts black wing mirrors and a white cab make the mirrors invisible as in my picture left, went with milenco white covers (they also do chrome effect) about £50 a set in newport caravan centre with 10% discount, now the mirrors stand out and look huge, no guarantee they will not be hit but hey...
Thinking a bit of solas tape will complete the look for night time.

 

[Wombles]

Thinking a bit of solas tape will complete the look for night time.

It really works as it looks like side lights so the motorhome looks wider to oncoming vehicles

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[Happy1]

Also looking to fit some front marker lights as roller team make do with one red/white unit on the back, inserts on overcab for lights but no lights - probably saved a fiver!

 

[tacr2man]

Be careful if going the stainless covers, they work well for slight contact , maybe save the glass etc If its a larger contact instead of the head fragmenting the whole lot can get ripped off , with the possibility of body damage as well. Re reflective , any diamond grade is as reflective as you get . Colour , any reflective on vehicle gets treated as light for purpose of RVLR 1989 . So Red is out , as front facing. With fluoro yellow diamond grade you will get high daytime vis and also the reflective at night . I did my mirrors with diamond grade 50mm wide alternate white and yellow at angle , thats about as much as you can do , still lost a rear sidemarker a couple of weeks ago in Poland down to velocity of opposing driver , and I had come to total stop !?

 

[Wombles]

Would only use tape that reflects white on the front of the motorhome to play safe.

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[tonyidle]

Anyone fitted DRLs to their mirrors? It sounds (to me) like a good idea.

 

[gus-lopez]

I use conspicuity tape . White for mirrors. Illegal here & fails mot anything else.

3,5€/metre here in the ferreteria
white =front
yellow= sides
Red = rear

 

[gus-lopez]

I did my mirrors with diamond grade 50mm wide alternate white and yellow at angle , thats about as much as you can do , still lost a rear sidemarker a couple of weeks ago in Poland down to velocity of opposing driver , and I had come to total stop !?

Worst thing you can do is stop. You need to force them into the hedge on there side, with a 2' gap on your nearside to frighten them in to thinking it'll be a head on then at the last moment move over. Always works

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[Head Gardener]

UPDATE - Over 3 years later & original SOLAS tape still working brilliantly & looks as good as when we fitted it

Many thanks for refreshing this thread and the update. Looks like excellent stuff . . . Off to go shopping now

 

[davejen]

Just bought 1m x50mm wide for £2.75 solas off ebay. Best price yet?
Cheers, Dave

 

[Wombles]

Just bought 1m x50mm wide for £2.75 solas off ebay. Best price yet?
Cheers, Dave

Great price - link please?

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[tacr2man]

Worst thing you can do is stop. You need to force them into the hedge on there side, with a 2' gap on your nearside to frighten them in to thinking it'll be a head on then at the last moment move over. Always works

If I tried that they would only have about 4' left on their side to start with

 

[Margaritaman]

Maybe this is what @davejen bought...

 

[Wombles]

Maybe this is what @davejen bought...

Thank you - its from the same company that sells the 3M 580 black reflective tape! It is listed as unbranded not 3M but SOLAS standard so should work the same just can't vouch for its longevity but at £2.75 instead of £4.95 that I just paid for the 3M one it's good value

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[Cavs]

Would only use tape that reflects white on the front of the motorhome to play safe.

You can have any colour you like facing front except red. Conversely, facing back only red is permitted.

 

[davejen]

Maybe this is what @davejen bought...

Yes, that's the one!
Cheers, Dave

 

[davejen]

Great price - link please?

See reply above
Cheers, Dave

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[gus-lopez]

You can have any colour you like facing front except red. Conversely, facing back only red is permitted.

Seems stupid really if you come across orange/yellow at night & assume it is a vehicle over 6m across the road ? That's why it isn't legal here to have any colour except white facing forward , red to the rear & orange/yellow sides.

 

[two]

I lost a mirror to a truck passing me in a layby and I don’t think tape could’ve helped there. Most times it takes two to cause such damage, so I’m not sure why it’s always claimed to be the other guy’s fault.

 

[CWH]

I lost a mirror to a truck passing me in a layby and I don’t think tape could’ve helped there. Most times it takes two to cause such damage, so I’m not sure why it’s always claimed to be the other guy’s fault.

I lost a mirror to a wall on the road out to Hawkshead. It was DEFINITELY the other guy's fault.

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[tacr2man]

In UK it is OK to use amber/yellow forward facing its just not red forward or white rearward , I used the yellow for daytime vis and the white for night although both are reflective. Larger the blocks the better as was found when designing the Emergency services "battenburg" livery.

 

[Wombles]

Thank you - its from the same company that sells the 3M 580 black reflective tape! It is listed as unbranded not 3M but SOLAS standard so should work the same just can't vouch for its longevity but at £2.75 instead of £4.95 that I just paid for the 3M one it's good value

IMPORTANT UPDATE : The SOLAS tape I just received for £4.95 isn't 3M brand after all & arrived badly creased so anyone thinking of buying this should go with the £2.75 unbranded option as found by @davejen & @Margaritaman above
Alternatively a more expensive option T-ISS brand from the seller I used years ago http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Adhe...460962?hash=item3ac339fe62:g:SFcAAMXQwwlSDc8K - the writing on it is less distinct so may look better when fitted.

 

[gus-lopez]

I lost a mirror to a truck passing me in a layby and I don’t think tape could’ve helped there. Most times it takes two to cause such damage, so I’m not sure why it’s always claimed to be the other guy’s fault.

Because the person coming from the other direction usually has a space on their inside that a cyclist can get through.If they aren't dragging the hedge then they are too far over.

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[two]

What I’m suggesting is that reflective tape on the front of your mirror housing won’t always solve the problem (if struck from behind or if you meet a wall unexpectedly). It will help them to be noticed in most other cases, but I hope not in a way that turns them into a target!

When accidents involve two people, many seem to expect the other to have taken greater avoiding action. If approaching a trucker on a mission and in a robust vehicle that doesn’t matter to them, you should realise that the chance of them pulling over may not happen much. Responsibility for the consequences should be shared, however, as neither party is likely to be without blame. Even in the case of a wall, there’s a small possibility that the person who put it there could become accountable.

 

[CWH]

Even in the case of a wall, there’s a small possibility that the person who put it there could become accountable.

Ha ha - not in my case, it has been there for hundreds of years

 

[two]

True, it would be difficult to prosecute in cases like that, but there could still be a proportion of blame.

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[Head Gardener]

Just bought 1m x50mm wide for £2.75 solas off ebay. Best price yet?
Cheers, Dave

£2.49 a metre plus 2.90 postage regardless of quantity. Unbranded. Seller was nice to deal with. Not received yet.
Hope this link works :

 

[davejen]

Received mine today, has "SOLAS co38" printed on it, but not 3M, price included post, so still best buy!
Cheers, Dave