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by clairity 1925 days ago
similarly, the gentlest grade of painter’s masking tape avoids sticky residue too. electrician’s tape isn’t bad either (the black tape is also less conspicuous).
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Over the long term, masking tape hardens and cements to the surface. Very nasty to try to remove. It is not for long-term use.
i believe all tape does some version of this eventually. i wasn't thinking it would be left on permanently, but possibly on the order of months before being replaced. in any case, something like scotch delicate surface tape[0] was what i had in mind when posting my prior comment.

[0]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BWIR8G