Take a scrap of reflective tape and brush some epoxy over it. After it cures, go out at night with your flashlight, the epoxied reflective tape, and some unepoxied tape. Set the tapes next to each other and walk as far away as you can and still see a reflection--can you discern a difference?

Shawn

> Ed,

> 3M makes several different kinds of reflective tapes that would work on a
> kayak and you might find a color to match your boat. I would be concerned
> about glassing over any reflective tape. Reflective sheetings (tape) are
> engineered optical systems designed to bend and reflect light by using
> layers of plastic and glass. Any coatings over the surface disturb or
> destroy these reflective properties.

> I think that you will find the durability of the 3M products to quite
> good.

> HH