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Gauging interest: Presta Valve Anti-Rattle Decal

I just recently had a bike built and my mechanic used the old the electrical tape over the Presta Valve trick to prevent the valve from rattling in my carbon clinchers. Though it works, I don't necessarily like the inelegance of it (i.e., electrical tape gooey residue, bunching of the tape, covering of wheel graphics).

To this end, I frequently work with a Paint Protection Film team to cover my cars in PPF and I'm thinking about designing a purpose-built decal made from 8.0mil thick ppf that can be cut in either glossy or matte that would take place of the electrical tape solution. It'd have a precut hole for the Presta Valve (obviously slightly smaller than the OD of the valve to prevent rattles) and pull tabs for pulling it tight against the wheel.

I may try to prototype something next week if the team can replicate my design in their plotter software. If anyone would be interested in a pair, please let me know.
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