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3M 983 Reflective Tape Fluorescent Yellow 4in W 50yd 16mil
Fluorescent yellow retroreflective tape, four inches wide by fifty yards long with a sixteen mil acrylic adhesive backing.
- TypeAutomotive Accessories
- ColorFluorescent Yellow
- High visibility with fluorescent yellow reflective colour
- Microprismatic backing returns light for night detection
- Acrylic adhesive bonds 6.0 lb/in to stainless steel
- 50 yard roll covers large vehicle fleets
- 16 mil thickness resists outdoor weather exposure
983 Fluorescent Yellow Reflective Tape
3M 983 reflective tape in fluorescent yellow provides high-visibility marking for vehicles, equipment and outdoor structures. The retroreflective microprismatic backing returns light to its source across wide angles. Acrylic adhesive bonds to metal, painted panels and composite surfaces. Width is four inches and roll length is fifty yards.
Practical limits of acrylic adhesive
Adhesion varies by substrate: 2.5 pounds per inch on FRP, 3.0 on Tedlar and prepainted panel, 3.5 on aluminum rail, 5.3 on degreased aluminum and 6.0 on stainless steel. Thickness of sixteen mils adds a measurable profile that can affect tight clearances. Outdoor durability is rated but extreme abrasion or solvent exposure will degrade reflectivity over time.
Check surface and clearance before ordering
Verify the mounting surface is clean, dry and compatible with acrylic adhesive for the required bond strength. Confirm the sixteen-mil thickness fits the intended gap without interference. Ensure the four-inch width matches the marking specification for the vehicle or structure. No liner removal tool is included.
Highlights
- High visibility with fluorescent yellow reflective colour
- Microprismatic backing returns light for night detection
- Acrylic adhesive bonds 6.0 lb/in to stainless steel
- 50 yard roll covers large vehicle fleets
- 16 mil thickness resists outdoor weather exposure
Specifications
| Brand | 3M |
|---|---|
| Type | Automotive Accessories |
| Color | Fluorescent Yellow |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 4 in width or a different size for my vehicle markings?
This roll is 4 in wide and 50 yd long. The 4 in width suits standard DOT conspicuity stripes on trucks and trailers; narrower or wider rolls are separate SKUs.
What does the 16 mil thickness mean once the tape is applied to a trailer side?
At 16 mil the tape is thick enough to resist stone chips and power-washing while staying flexible for curved panels; the microprismatic layer keeps reflectivity after impact.
How does the acrylic adhesive perform on aluminum rails versus stainless steel in practice?
On aluminum rail the peel strength is 3.5 lb/in; on stainless steel it reaches 6.0 lb/in, so expect the strongest bond on clean stainless and a firm hold on painted or FRP surfaces.
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