For those who've mentioned the VO clamps rust: Won't deny that; VO should have made them in stainless; at least they'd be better than the old stuff that did the same thing.
Originally Posted by
oneclick
Get a bit of sticky clear tape, stick it to the inside of the band and trim it before mounting.
Scotch tape (or even clear packing tape) isn't entirely a guarantee, especially if the edges of the clamp weren't deburred in manufacturing.
Invisible, won't scratch, won't stick to the paint when the clamp comes off.
Originally Posted by
xiaoman1
I have used this rather than tape....It comes in different thicknesses, just trim and no glue residue.
Buy it at art stores.
Best, Ben
What is it, Ben? I get the idea of what it is from the picture, but I can't get an idea of the material. Is it similar to clear tubing? If so, I
have seen a few cases where that has pulled some lesser paint off after 20-30 years of being clamped to a frame.
-Kurt