I bought it to hang pictures. Much to my dismay, it say it should not be used on painted walls. That's what I bought it for. I just waisted my money. Can I get a refund?
I bought it cause it looked cool! Seriously no other reason. I put it on my inside rug and so far it has held up, but i have an extra acoustic guitar and i made a perfect square surrounding the back of my guitar and i taped it to the wall above my headboard. 5 days later i was woken up with a huge bong and a knot on my head from my guitar falling on my head.
I've used this tape to hold things in place (i.e. a power strip I have mounted to a small footstool) while keeping them in reach and off the floor. I wouldn't use it to mount anything of significant weight, but I would use it to hang a small item, such as the loofa, a back brush, etc... My primary goal was to find something easier to work with and less permanent than screws or nails.
I agree, using this tape to hold something in place is a great idea... I've done the same thing. Thanks for sharing your experience with this item. Have a great day and stay safe.
In all of reviews I've watched, people don't use this tape in the right way. It's not efficient to stick objects horizontally. The proper method is to put the tape (or objects) vertically so the holding against gravity is optimal. Like if you want to stick a shelf without drilling and screwing, you can put some tape on the face that will front the wall, but most importantly, use brackets and put tape on them, or it wont stay. It's all about physics.
@@Jeffreviews4u well, I've just discovered that tape and started to look for reviews a few days ago. It seems to do a very good job when well used and videos are helpful.
yeah, that bothered me too. I tried it out again, you can see the results with a little different set up. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Here is the video I was talking about: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I tried to hang a Christmas wreath 2 different ways, both unsuccessfully. I even placed a piece of tape on the glass door and made a loop out of a piece tape and stuck the loop thru the wreath and then to the tape on the glass door. The 2 lb. wreath crashed to the floor in less than 3 minutes!! Thank God for Duct Tape.
This was interesting, I used it on paint on and outdoor shed and the tape came right off - no damage. That being said, the infomercial said it creates a permanent bond on drywall. It will tear off painted drywall. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thanks a bunch for doing this review!! What I wanted to use it for was to secure my figurines to the top of the table top, because my rambunctious dogs knock them over, broken two of them. I think this will work for what I need
Absolutely, this is the perfect use for Alien Tape. We did the same thing with things we didn't want knocked over. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Gotta say the info says don't use it on dusty or textured surfaces so the bricks which are both on the shed which was textured is a straight up no go cuz both were contraindicated so it's impressive that it held in the first place. The weights weren't full contact and by stacking them away from the fridge which adds more gravitational factors the further away it gets which affects the shear strength. Kinda like holding a broom straight out in front of you horizontally by the end is harder to hold than vertically even though the length and weight haven't changed. Had the weight been distributed evenly and it been full contact i think it would have held longer as well. The key is to have the tape evenly distributed across the entire contact surface and both be flat untextured and no oil, dust, residue, or coating that could peel off such as paint. Ideally items that are relatively thin with a flat unfinished surface. I'm partially paralyzed and things don't always come where i need them to be centered to use 1 handed, and others get knocked places I can't get them out of with my face against the wall so it has been a help for my purposes. I use mine to hold a handheld mirror to the side of a laminate built in shelving unit and it works great. I also use it for power strips attached to the backside of the headboard, a remote control for the air conditioner and tv so they don't disappear under the bed courtesy of 3 dogs, a plastic heater vent hood to direct the air from the freestanding air conditioner into the room instead of at the ceiling, and the floormat in the bathroom that the dogs dig at so i don't get my forearm braces hooked on it every time i go through the door and it works great. It also keeps the trash can upright on the tile floor so little noses can't get into it. So far that's my favorite. =) Btw... Thanks for the bondic review too. I tried it and the surface was slightly opaque white and i didn't think the little light that came with would be strong enough to seal the way i hoped so I got some UV flashlights that were brighter and came in 365n and 395n light ranges. The 365n is the one to use there definitely. It set up harder and faster. Mine wasn't clear like they say though, it was amber colored and incredibly hard to get out of the tube. Worked great though. Hope you do a lot more. If ya want help hit me up. =)
Since the review I learned that this tape doesn't do well in the heat...it tend to peel off. As far as uneven surfaces as long as the tape can get a good bond it should work. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
It uses nanotube technology, but, there appears to be an adhesive side that sticks the tape to the object, while the tape sticks to the wall. This appears to be the point of failure in all demos that I've seen. the tape stays to the surface, but the object falls from the "adhesive" side of the tape, leaving the tape on the surface. I wonder if the application method was reversed, sticking the tape to the surface instead of the object first, THEN pressing the object to the surface, if any difference is seen This may change the "easy removal" of the tape from the surface, though.
I have tried tape first in subsequent applications. I find it works sometimes. That is the frustrating part...I want something that works all the time. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I didn't believe in this stuff at first. But I was honestly surprised it held up at all with the way you taped it to those weights and bricks horizontally. In their defense, in the commercial they placed more strips in a vertical position. Also those weights have a lot of gaps that don't have flat contact. I think you should redo this test with the strips verticle. even try wrapping the tape around the circumference of the weights. More contact area would be key. I think it will greatly increase the longevity of the adhesion. That's the way the Commander stuff works.
Thank you! I haven't used YOU Tube very much but now I will. I bought Alien Tape from Amazon. I tried putting a "Champion" hook on my wooden cabinet. It wouldn't hold less than 1/2 lb. Back it goes! Thank you. I'll be visiting your show slot! Trish Silcox
I like Alien Tape. I have now bought it twice. I like it for crafting! I repurpose jewelry and frequently I will use Alien Tape in conjunction with decorative magnets and marbleized plastic flat stones. Furthermore Alien Tape works better for ring sizing then your typical ring sizers. I never believed that Alien Tape would adhere to hold mail boxes or bricks. I have also used it to decorative refrigerator magnets.
You said what do I use it for I put it on the back of my tablet to the wall so I don't have to hold it You are 100% right if you use water for soap to clean it off Rubbing alcohol Scrub Stick them together wait until the rubbing alcohol is gone and it's good it's golden And I play PlayStation driving games and they put petals to the floor and that thing ain't moving anymore have a great day.
I bought a knock off brand of alien tape. I use it for some rather absurd applications. I use a tiny piece on each temple of my reading glasses to hold the neck chain on. I use a tiny piece on each shoulder of some of my summer dresses to be able to attach a scarf over my shoulders that can not be blown off. I use it to hold objects to the wall while I make sure it is level before I add screws. Then I did use a piece to hold a hook on my door to be able to hang seasonal signs. It lasted about 8 months
It is good stuff. When hanging pictures I found a long strip on the top did great, I put one on the bottom for heavier pictures. Be careful when removing, I put out another video outlining what happens when you remove it from painted surfaces. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I just purchased alien tape and had the same results you had. Can't reuse tape. I am very protective about my glass-fronted pics and heavier posters so I am reluctant to use alien tape for those. Also, be careful where you use it because you have to have enough room to "twist" the object to release the tape.
Thank you for the review. I am about to take my back to the store I got it from. I am glad I didn't open the package yet! I don't think it will work for what I want to use it for thanks again.
Oh boy. Do I feel stupid!! I bought into the promise of super strong stickiness like some others. It seemed practical, right? I should have watched your review before ordering. I got it yesterday. I used a little like it says for the dashboard to stick my phone. Nope. Didn’t stick at all. So I wet it to see if that was the problem. Still nothing. How fraudulent!!! I’ll be sending mine back and letting others know to BEWARE!!
I have found good uses for this tape such as holding something on the wall until I screw it in, or even holding an area rug in place. That being said, a lot of the other uses indicated didn't work for me. Thanks for sharing your experience. (I couldn't get the phone to hold either)
Quick tip: you SHOULD have placed the weight on the refrigerator with the tape facing PARALLEL to the ground. That way there’s more contact surface fighting the force of gravity, which is also relatively parallel to the ground. I believe the weights would’ve lasted longer this way.
I hung curtain rods in my camper and they held for a short while. Once the inside heated up they fell. That being said I still have pictures on the wall in my house that were secured with alien tape.
This stuff seems to work like the old Command Adhesive that came in small strips rather than as rolls of tape. With that product, there was a tab that needed to be left exposed. After sticking something down (I used it to hold an early memory card reader to the side of a computer about 20 years ago and it held for years), you just pulled on the tab to stretch the strip and it came right loose. And, as long as it was clean, could be re-used without washing. I'm guessing the twisting action of the Alien Tape might act in a similar way as pulling the tab on the Command Adhesive product. Obviously, the Alien Tape would not be good for torsion loads.
bonding strength depends on surface area on both sides and orientation (eg brick). your fridge surface was deal, the weights were awful for amount of surface area.
There is a product called Earthquake Putty for this purpose. It has been around for a long time as something call “museum putty”. Museums have been using it for many decades to secure valuable items in exhibits.
It's possible, but the window may not be usable. They make another product that may be better suited for windows. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/9VjLLkzb0_E/видео.html
It does leave a residue, it wasn't sent in its original packaging,couldn't even hold up light weight curtain for a few minutes, and yes paint came off when it came close from wall
Not yet...but I'll let you in on a little secret...update coming soon...I wanted it to be up on the wall for a while before tearing it off. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Application is everything, surface area was much less and I havent even finished watching your post so strike #1 for you, had it been a flat surface on the weights you may have had a valid point, sadly you did not. I'll keep watching now
Jeff I have a pasta plate I love. Something fell on it and broke a piece of it. I wonder which glue you would recommend to mend it, considering one will eat on this plate. Thanks for letting me know. Monique
@@Jeffreviews4u Good to know. I was thinking of purchasing it to hold up my dash cam, which, so far, has refused to remain stuck to the windshield using its suction cups. Maybe contact cement.
With the weights on the fridge, if it has been a single 17 pound weight, it probably would have held much longer. When you used the multiple weights, each weight is adding more pressure in a downward motion from the top of the first weight on the fridge. So, it is similar to someone applying downward pressure to the last weight you added. A single weight would have an evenly distributed gravitational pull. It seems like a pretty good product, but likely one you would have to literally create uses for to justify the cost.
Thanks for sharing - very educational. I tried to replicate the claim from the commercial. Even though I couldn't get it to work exactly the same, it still held or a little while. Thanks again for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
@@Jeffreviews4u The weight resting in the depth (front to back) of the box creates a focused pull from the top of the box, so there is automatically extra tension pulling the top of the box away from the fridge. If you had a 17 pound regular picture flatly resting on the fridge door, it would hold just as the picture on the wall. Physics, my friend.
Thanks for the great review. :) Do you think this would work for an indoor security camera that weighs 0.47 lbs (215g)? I don't want to drill holes for the anchors for the screws since I might move them later, etc. :)
I liked the presentation and the fact that you showed the instructions. Number 4 in the instructions is in extra bold print: "IMPORTANT: firmly press against all areas for 15-30 seconds each to help adhere." On the video you gave a quick press. We didn't want to watch 30 seconds of holding, true enough, but could it be that pressing firmly for 15-30 seconds actually IS (as they say in bold print and caps) "IMPORTANT" Just wondering. Thanks for your review!
I like this stuff and think that there are a lot of practical uses, other than taping bricks to the wall - ha. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Stay safe my friend.
Jeff. You also have to be realistic. I would never use any tape that says it will support 15 lbs or more. I also believe you can reuse the tape for light applications such as what you did in the shower or a light picture or holding the bottle in place upright. Re-using the tape is like re-using foodsaver bags. The 1st use of foodsaver bags does a great job of sealing your food, the 2nd time using the same bag, Not as good but sometimes acceptable. The 3rd time would be a waste of time.
There is also something to be said about calling out those that lie about a product. Don't tell me it holds 15 lbs if it cant. I'd be happy with 5 lbs. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I am going to purchase tape. I want to hide wires off the floor. It should be okay for light items. Not going to hang a mirror though. I can't ever seem to get a group of photos straight, so I can practice with this tape. Also a layout of wall items will help me save the wall of nail holes.
I could see that as a possible use. It is s little thicker than typical carpet tape but it would hold. (Both surfaces need to be clean before applying the tape)
I bought some different brands of Nano tape when it came out. Not on tv but on phone ads. Stuck some bottled hand soap on tiled bathroom wall. The bottles lasted about 3 weeks before they fell off. Could hardly remove the tape. Had to stretch and peel it off. Washing didn’t restore it as it remained stretched and no longer adhesive. Used some on wood to stick it on my van’s plastic floor. It held wonderfully as the weight was not vertical. Had to pry it off. Don’t recommend using it to hold anything much, especially not loaded shelves as in infomercial shows or things will boom in the night 😂🤬 Should be good to keep things from sliding, or as falling support. But I’ll test in inconspicuous places in my van to see if it can be removed without damage.
In my experience these tapes are all the same...some even made in same factory with different branding. I have had some success but also some failure with the tape. I have found that heat is the tapes kryptonite...use a hair dryer when trying to remove it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Here are a couple of ways I have removed the tape: - heat it with a hair dryer - twist it left or right to release - pull it lengthwise (like removing a command strip) Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Just the fact that it said on the box that you can use it on sheetrock and inside the box it said not to tells me all I want to know. Multiple people on Amazon have pics posted of damaged walls. This was just on my TV showing wall applications, so I decided to check it out. I don't really care what it might do, as clearly it is being promoted falsely already. Would like to have seen you remove the picture from the wall.
WOW JUST SAW THE COMMERCIAL ON tv OF ALIEN TAPE AND YOU WERE GREAT IN SHOWING ALL THE CHOICES AND HOW TO SELECT WHICH WOULD BE GOOD IN USING PRODUCT!! I JUST SUBSCRIBED BECAUSE OT THE THOROUGHNESS OF YOUR REVIEW!...THANKS! ...ooops sorry about caps lock.
what if your test used a longer or a shorter piece of tape? seems to me that the measurement should be of pounds held per inch of tape, or per square inch of tape.
Just like sticky hands toy wash with mild soap thoroughly then rinse all soap off then would try to re-use. (Mild soap e.g. dawn dish soap contains phosphate which over time will harden plastics and enamels.)
Thank you so much for this I was just about to order some but I thought I'd better check out the reviews first thank you so much is definitely not something that would be used for my house.
You never showed what would happen if you took the tape off the wall or the tile or the table to show us that there was no damage because of the tape. That was the important part of the review that we were looking for.
That's a good point. This video was an intro to the tape. A follow up will be released soon. I wanted the tape to stay on the wall longer than a day. I'll let you know when it's posted. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I don’t trust it. Maybe on smaller items. It would be good for command tapes. And Would like it to hold pictures and mirrors. I would be afraid to put a picture or mirror up thinking that it might fall in a couple days. Thank you
Sorry but I am disappointed in their "claims" vs. visible proof provided by You Tube video. Not as much weight seems to be the ticket for it to actually work though. We are hanging X-mas lights and my husband suggested Alien Tape to hold the lights. After watching this video I think Alien Tape will work for what we're doing. Christmas is my birthday and Christmas eve's my awesome sons birthday so we enjoy being festive for several reasons! Thank you for your video!
please try to re-do all testing but in a Vertical manner not Horizontally to hold weights or bricks. We will see if it holds at least 10 minutes or more. Thanks
sadly there are too many variables for this tape to hold the weight. I recently found that the tape doesn't work well in heat and humidity. I wouldnt use this to hold anything heavy. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I agree...I have found a few good uses, but I don't trust it to hold anything, and I have learned that humidity/heat is not the friend of Alien Tape - peels right off.
Wish I had watched before I bought it. But had to laugh when you turned the shower on I thought is he taking g a shower right now to then tell us how it worked omg lol
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Check out my updated video of Alien Tape where we test it on painted surfaces: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
definitely worth the watch!
I bought it to hang pictures. Much to my dismay, it say it should not be used on painted walls. That's what I bought it for. I just waisted my money. Can I get a refund?
I tried hanging several pictures that weighed 10lbs ,it work for five minutes, then it fell off the wall. I would not recommend this.
I have had success with pictures by putting tape all around the frame. That being said they are not 10 lb pictures.
Thank you for sharing your experience sounds like a loser tape!
what did it do to your wall ???
Did you clean the wall first?
Bridget Rawlings... Thank You... that's what I wanted it for.
I bought it cause it looked cool! Seriously no other reason. I put it on my inside rug and so far it has held up, but i have an extra acoustic guitar and i made a perfect square surrounding the back of my guitar and i taped it to the wall above my headboard. 5 days later i was woken up with a huge bong and a knot on my head from my guitar falling on my head.
Right on.🤟
Xd are you ok dude
Did you smoke said bong?
Davy Crockett - whoa! Sorry to hear that...hope you're alright.
Davy you like to live on the edge I guess. This is a hell of way to wake up. LOL!!
That’s where advertisers get you. It can hold 17.5 pounds....but they never say how long it can hold it.
...or how much tape was needed to hold the weight. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thanks Jeff we need people like you to test things out and see if it's worth buying
Happy to do my part. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I've used this tape to hold things in place (i.e. a power strip I have mounted to a small footstool) while keeping them in reach and off the floor. I wouldn't use it to mount anything of significant weight, but I would use it to hang a small item, such as the loofa, a back brush, etc... My primary goal was to find something easier to work with and less permanent than screws or nails.
I agree, using this tape to hold something in place is a great idea... I've done the same thing. Thanks for sharing your experience with this item. Have a great day and stay safe.
Did you do a different review video where you applied pressure for 30 seconds? Curious if that made a difference.
This tape has pros and cons. I've found a lot of good uses but I've don't use it to hold weight. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
In all of reviews I've watched, people don't use this tape in the right way. It's not efficient to stick objects horizontally. The proper method is to put the tape (or objects) vertically so the holding against gravity is optimal. Like if you want to stick a shelf without drilling and screwing, you can put some tape on the face that will front the wall, but most importantly, use brackets and put tape on them, or it wont stay. It's all about physics.
my goal was to replicate the infomercial, you are right about the physics part. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u well, I've just discovered that tape and started to look for reviews a few days ago. It seems to do a very good job when well used and videos are helpful.
Glad you figured out the tape wasn't flat on the weight, cause it was bothering me.
yeah, that bothered me too. I tried it out again, you can see the results with a little different set up. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Here is the video I was talking about: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I tried to hang a Christmas wreath 2 different ways, both unsuccessfully. I even placed a piece of tape on the glass door and made a loop out of a piece tape and stuck the loop thru the wreath and then to the tape on the glass door. The 2 lb. wreath crashed to the floor in less than 3 minutes!! Thank God for Duct Tape.
That was weird on how they said it won't damage painted surfaces then it says it does so which is it? Lol
This was interesting, I used it on paint on and outdoor shed and the tape came right off - no damage. That being said, the infomercial said it creates a permanent bond on drywall. It will tear off painted drywall. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u thanks now i know
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It will definitely damage paint on drywall. Other surfaces vary but why risk it. Thanks for the comment.
Saw on tv a few minute ago,i felt myself hyperventilating ready to buy. Thank Father its the Sabbath and People like you on RUclips, NO SALE.
I'm actually impressed with the tape. That's alot of weight even for 5 minutes and not being put on correctly with a flat service.
I agree...not sure why I'd need to hold that much weight with tape. Thanks for stopping by and commenting
Thanks a bunch for doing this review!! What I wanted to use it for was to secure my figurines to the top of the table top, because my rambunctious dogs knock them over, broken two of them. I think this will work for what I need
Absolutely, this is the perfect use for Alien Tape. We did the same thing with things we didn't want knocked over. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
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Gotta say the info says don't use it on dusty or textured surfaces so the bricks which are both on the shed which was textured is a straight up no go cuz both were contraindicated so it's impressive that it held in the first place. The weights weren't full contact and by stacking them away from the fridge which adds more gravitational factors the further away it gets which affects the shear strength. Kinda like holding a broom straight out in front of you horizontally by the end is harder to hold than vertically even though the length and weight haven't changed. Had the weight been distributed evenly and it been full contact i think it would have held longer as well. The key is to have the tape evenly distributed across the entire contact surface and both be flat untextured and no oil, dust, residue, or coating that could peel off such as paint. Ideally items that are relatively thin with a flat unfinished surface.
I'm partially paralyzed and things don't always come where i need them to be centered to use 1 handed, and others get knocked places I can't get them out of with my face against the wall so it has been a help for my purposes. I use mine to hold a handheld mirror to the side of a laminate built in shelving unit and it works great. I also use it for power strips attached to the backside of the headboard, a remote control for the air conditioner and tv so they don't disappear under the bed courtesy of 3 dogs, a plastic heater vent hood to direct the air from the freestanding air conditioner into the room instead of at the ceiling, and the floormat in the bathroom that the dogs dig at so i don't get my forearm braces hooked on it every time i go through the door and it works great. It also keeps the trash can upright on the tile floor so little noses can't get into it. So far that's my favorite. =)
Btw... Thanks for the bondic review too. I tried it and the surface was slightly opaque white and i didn't think the little light that came with would be strong enough to seal the way i hoped so I got some UV flashlights that were brighter and came in 365n and 395n light ranges. The 365n is the one to use there definitely. It set up harder and faster. Mine wasn't clear like they say though, it was amber colored and incredibly hard to get out of the tube. Worked great though. Hope you do a lot more. If ya want help hit me up. =)
How will it hold up to the heat of the sun on a window. Does it stick better to flat surfaces other than rough or uneven?
Since the review I learned that this tape doesn't do well in the heat...it tend to peel off. As far as uneven surfaces as long as the tape can get a good bond it should work. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work.
It uses nanotube technology, but, there appears to be an adhesive side that sticks the tape to the object, while the tape sticks to the wall. This appears to be the point of failure in all demos that I've seen. the tape stays to the surface, but the object falls from the "adhesive" side of the tape, leaving the tape on the surface.
I wonder if the application method was reversed, sticking the tape to the surface instead of the object first, THEN pressing the object to the surface, if any difference is seen This may change the "easy removal" of the tape from the surface, though.
I have tried tape first in subsequent applications. I find it works sometimes. That is the frustrating part...I want something that works all the time. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
How do you know which side is which?
I didn't believe in this stuff at first. But I was honestly surprised it held up at all with the way you taped it to those weights and bricks horizontally. In their defense, in the commercial they placed more strips in a vertical position. Also those weights have a lot of gaps that don't have flat contact. I think you should redo this test with the strips verticle. even try wrapping the tape around the circumference of the weights. More contact area would be key. I think it will greatly increase the longevity of the adhesion. That's the way the Commander stuff works.
I did an update and re-attempted the weight test. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
This guys voice is like butter! 🧈
Lol. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Thank you! I haven't used YOU Tube very much but now I will. I bought Alien Tape from Amazon. I tried putting a "Champion" hook on my wooden cabinet. It wouldn't hold less than 1/2 lb. Back it goes!
Thank you. I'll be visiting your show slot! Trish Silcox
Yeah, this tape was pretty disappointing. I've had a few things fall as well. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I like Alien Tape. I have now bought it twice. I like it for crafting! I repurpose jewelry and frequently I will use Alien Tape in conjunction with decorative magnets and marbleized plastic flat stones. Furthermore Alien Tape works better for ring sizing then your typical ring sizers. I never believed that Alien Tape would adhere to hold mail boxes or bricks. I have also used it to decorative refrigerator magnets.
Have you tried heating the tape a little after washing?
Heating? Can't say I have.
Thanks Jeff. Now I know how to use the ALIEN TAPE.
Happy to help. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
You said what do I use it for I put it on the back of my tablet to the wall so I don't have to hold it You are 100% right if you use water for soap to clean it off Rubbing alcohol Scrub Stick them together wait until the rubbing alcohol is gone and it's good it's golden And I play PlayStation driving games and they put petals to the floor and that thing ain't moving anymore have a great day.
That's a great idea... thanks for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Thank you! I really enjoyed watching this review and seeing you recreate scenes from the ads. 👍🏻
I bought a knock off brand of alien tape. I use it for some rather absurd applications. I use a tiny piece on each temple of my reading glasses to hold the neck chain on. I use a tiny piece on each shoulder of some of my summer dresses to be able to attach a scarf over my shoulders that can not be blown off. I use it to hold objects to the wall while I make sure it is level before I add screws. Then I did use a piece to hold a hook on my door to be able to hang seasonal signs. It lasted about 8 months
Wow - great recommendations. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day and stay safe.
THanks! My husband saw this on TV and wondered if it would work for hanging pictures. Your review was just what we needed!
It is good stuff. When hanging pictures I found a long strip on the top did great, I put one on the bottom for heavier pictures. Be careful when removing, I put out another video outlining what happens when you remove it from painted surfaces. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
get some nails
I just purchased alien tape and had the same results you had. Can't reuse tape. I am very protective about my glass-fronted pics and heavier posters so I am reluctant to use alien tape for those. Also, be careful where you use it because you have to have enough room to "twist" the object to release the tape.
Thank you for the review. I am about to take my back to the store I got it from. I am glad I didn't open the package yet! I don't think it will work for what I want to use it for thanks again.
Happy to help! thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Jeff you just earned a new sub in record time
That's awesome. Thanks for throwing your support my way!
Oh boy. Do I feel stupid!! I bought into the promise of super strong stickiness like some others. It seemed practical, right? I should have watched your review before ordering. I got it yesterday. I used a little like it says for the dashboard to stick my phone. Nope. Didn’t stick at all. So I wet it to see if that was the problem. Still nothing. How fraudulent!!! I’ll be sending mine back and letting others know to BEWARE!!
I have found good uses for this tape such as holding something on the wall until I screw it in, or even holding an area rug in place. That being said, a lot of the other uses indicated didn't work for me. Thanks for sharing your experience. (I couldn't get the phone to hold either)
Quick tip: you SHOULD have placed the weight on the refrigerator with the tape facing PARALLEL to the ground. That way there’s more contact surface fighting the force of gravity, which is also relatively parallel to the ground. I believe the weights would’ve lasted longer this way.
I think it's pretty awesome I think the tape works great
I have liked it so far...it works great as long as you are careful on what you put it on. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
It may hold a few minutes but so will a lot of things. How about a year?
I hung curtain rods in my camper and they held for a short while. Once the inside heated up they fell. That being said I still have pictures on the wall in my house that were secured with alien tape.
It concerns me that it "holds strong" yet you can remove it...uh...if it holds strong...how can you remove it?
It is a strange idea. Thanks for the comment. Have a great day and stay safe.
This stuff seems to work like the old Command Adhesive that came in small strips rather than as rolls of tape. With that product, there was a tab that needed to be left exposed. After sticking something down (I used it to hold an early memory card reader to the side of a computer about 20 years ago and it held for years), you just pulled on the tab to stretch the strip and it came right loose. And, as long as it was clean, could be re-used without washing.
I'm guessing the twisting action of the Alien Tape might act in a similar way as pulling the tab on the Command Adhesive product.
Obviously, the Alien Tape would not be good for torsion loads.
bonding strength depends on surface area on both sides and orientation (eg brick). your fridge surface was deal, the weights were awful for amount of surface area.
I only see this being used in California or earthquake areas. Keep items on shelves. Great review. Thanks.
That's a good use. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
There is a product called Earthquake Putty for this purpose. It has been around for a long time as something call “museum putty”. Museums have been using it for many decades to secure valuable items in exhibits.
Great review Jeff!
Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 🙂 👍
Can it seal window frame to avoid draft?
It's possible, but the window may not be usable. They make another product that may be better suited for windows. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/9VjLLkzb0_E/видео.html
How’s it taste?
Haha... haven't tried any. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Got it. Works. Have washed it many times. Still works. Like silly putty..wont quit.
It does leave a residue, it wasn't sent in its original packaging,couldn't even hold up light weight curtain for a few minutes, and yes paint came off when it came close from wall
19.99+ shipping not worth all 3 tapes at $7.00 each....RIP off
I did a follow up review on painted walls and it didnt do a great job. Thanks for sharing your experience.
So did you ever remove your picture off the wall to see if it removed the drywall paint?
Not yet...but I'll let you in on a little secret...update coming soon...I wanted it to be up on the wall for a while before tearing it off. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Update posted, check out how it worked on painted surfaces: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I was wondering if it would work inside a car window. I have a phone mount that came off of my car window and I was wondering if it would work.
Application is everything, surface area was much less and I havent even finished watching your post so strike #1 for you, had it been a flat surface on the weights you may have had a valid point, sadly you did not. I'll keep watching now
lol, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Would it hold a person to a wall or a floor?
So you'd need a lot of tape for that...lol.
@@Jeffreviews4u Right....well thanks! Seems like a great product!
I've found a lot of good uses for the tape...I will say humidity and heat are the kryptonite of alien tape.
Your awesome, thanks for the demo! Wouldn't waste my money on this stuff!
I'm back and forth on this tape...sometimes I really like it and other times I am very frustrated with it.
This is what miss corona V. brought me too 😂
Cool video anyway 🤘
Haha, sit back and enjoy while quarantined. Thanks for checking it out.
Jeff reviews4u ya, the others we’re lit I jus subbed
@@Thatsright-tr2ks thanks for the support! 👍
Jeff I have a pasta plate I love. Something fell on it and broke a piece of it. I wonder which glue you would recommend to mend it, considering one will eat on this plate. Thanks for letting me know. Monique
Thank you Jeffreviews, I am returning the "Alien Tape."
yeah I was pretty disappointed with this stuff...I've learned since the review that the tape doesnt do well in hot conditions...just falls off.
@@Jeffreviews4u Good to know. I was thinking of purchasing it to hold up my dash cam, which, so far, has refused to remain stuck to the windshield using its suction cups. Maybe contact cement.
@@perrybonney9090 I wouldn't recommend the alien tape. It is virtually useless in the heat. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
With the weights on the fridge, if it has been a single 17 pound weight, it probably would have held much longer.
When you used the multiple weights, each weight is adding more pressure in a downward motion from the top of the first weight on the fridge. So, it is similar to someone applying downward pressure to the last weight you added. A single weight would have an evenly distributed gravitational pull. It seems like a pretty good product, but likely one you would have to literally create uses for to justify the cost.
Thanks for sharing - very educational. I tried to replicate the claim from the commercial. Even though I couldn't get it to work exactly the same, it still held or a little while. Thanks again for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
I re-attempted putting weights in a box. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
@@Jeffreviews4u The weight resting in the depth (front to back) of the box creates a focused pull from the top of the box, so there is automatically extra tension pulling the top of the box away from the fridge. If you had a 17 pound regular picture flatly resting on the fridge door, it would hold just as the picture on the wall. Physics, my friend.
vic he was comparing it to the commercial which means he had to do it like the commercial
@@vinnielalumia thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Can this be used on a car dashboard? I need something to hold my phone mount.
I'm sure it could, that being said the tape doesn't stick well in high heat environments.
@@Jeffreviews4u Thank you.
@@SoulSeeker770 absolutely. Have a great day and stay safe.
Jeff reviews4u You too and Happy 4th!
You too👍
I want some to stick a power strip on the wall to get it off the floor do you think it will work?
It's possible, I've also had success with command velcro strips. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Heavy duty cords that have to be bent near the plug may exert too much tension on the tape.
Great review Jeff! Never heard of alien tape need to look for it. Happy Easter and stay safe!
It's very similar to Nano tape from a few months ago. It's pretty good stuff and very sticky. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I wish they sold 1 roll for $7 or so. 3/$20 is a overkill for what I need...the product looks promising though.
There are alternatives on Amazon - look for nano tape, it's very similar. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thanks for the great review. :) Do you think this would work for an indoor security camera that weighs 0.47 lbs (215g)? I don't want to drill holes for the anchors for the screws since I might move them later, etc. :)
I wouldn't see why not, I hang pictures that weigh more than that. Just be careful when you remove the tape.
@@Jeffreviews4u Thank you
Nice review, helpful to consumers
happy to help! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I liked the presentation and the fact that you showed the instructions. Number 4 in the instructions is in extra bold print: "IMPORTANT: firmly press against all areas for 15-30 seconds each to help adhere." On the video you gave a quick press. We didn't want to watch 30 seconds of holding, true enough, but could it be that pressing firmly for 15-30 seconds actually IS (as they say in bold print and caps) "IMPORTANT" Just wondering. Thanks for your review!
I agree with you on this tape it would have it to use for certain things
Thanks for the great review
I like this stuff and think that there are a lot of practical uses, other than taping bricks to the wall - ha. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Stay safe my friend.
I like that at least it works for more practical things. 🤙
There are a bunch of cool applications for the Alien Tape. It's pretty cool stuff. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Jeff. You also have to be realistic. I would never use any tape that says it will support 15 lbs or more. I also believe you can reuse the tape for light applications such as what you did in the shower or a light picture or holding the bottle in place upright. Re-using the tape is like re-using foodsaver bags. The 1st use of foodsaver bags does a great job of sealing your food, the 2nd time using the same bag, Not as good but sometimes acceptable. The 3rd time would be a waste of time.
There is also something to be said about calling out those that lie about a product. Don't tell me it holds 15 lbs if it cant. I'd be happy with 5 lbs. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I am going to purchase tape. I want to hide wires off the floor. It should be okay for light items. Not going to hang a mirror though. I can't ever seem to get a group of photos straight, so I can practice with this tape. Also a layout of wall items will help me save the wall of nail holes.
What about using as a adhesive to affix a rug to a wood floor?
I could see that as a possible use. It is s little thicker than typical carpet tape but it would hold. (Both surfaces need to be clean before applying the tape)
Hey Jeff-
Love you and ur videos. Your a cool dude. Thanks for the info. I think ima pass on the tape.Thanks to you. 🙊🙊
There are better tapes out there...thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks for your test. I was going to buy it but, your video had more "life" examples.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
didn't the instructions say to hold the item in place for 15 to 30
seconds?
It does...I have the picture still hanging... that being said most things will not hold. Also, heat (humidity) is the enemy of alien tape
@@Jeffreviews4u I wonder how it would fare in freezing conditions, such as a cabin closed for the winter in Northern Michigan
You didn't prove out whether it will remove paint or not when removed after being applied??
Check this out: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
Thanks for reviewing. Very helpful.
Absolutely, I did a follow up to show what happens on painted walls. Here it is if interested: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I bought some different brands of Nano tape when it came out. Not on tv but on phone ads.
Stuck some bottled hand soap on tiled bathroom wall. The bottles lasted about 3 weeks before they fell off. Could hardly remove the tape. Had to stretch and peel it off. Washing didn’t restore it as it remained stretched and no longer adhesive.
Used some on wood to stick it on my van’s plastic floor. It held wonderfully as the weight was not vertical. Had to pry it off.
Don’t recommend using it to hold anything much, especially not loaded shelves as in infomercial shows or things will boom in the night 😂🤬
Should be good to keep things from sliding, or as falling support. But I’ll test in inconspicuous places in my van to see if it can be removed without damage.
In my experience these tapes are all the same...some even made in same factory with different branding. I have had some success but also some failure with the tape. I have found that heat is the tapes kryptonite...use a hair dryer when trying to remove it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
How do you remove the tape?
Here are a couple of ways I have removed the tape:
- heat it with a hair dryer
- twist it left or right to release
- pull it lengthwise (like removing a command strip)
Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Just the fact that it said on the box that you can use it on sheetrock and inside the box it said not to tells me all I want to know. Multiple people on Amazon have pics posted of damaged walls. This was just on my TV showing wall applications, so I decided to check it out. I don't really care what it might do, as clearly it is being promoted falsely already. Would like to have seen you remove the picture from the wall.
How heavy it the table you stuck the bottle on?
Good review but didn't it say to press for 30 seconds?
good point, it's always good to hold it for a little bit to get the best hold. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I was thinking the same thing.
No tape ever made, will hold a lot of weight
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I agree, then again - they shouldn't say it can in the infomercial. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
WOW JUST SAW THE COMMERCIAL ON tv OF ALIEN TAPE AND YOU WERE GREAT IN SHOWING ALL THE CHOICES AND HOW TO SELECT WHICH WOULD BE GOOD IN USING PRODUCT!!
I JUST SUBSCRIBED BECAUSE OT THE THOROUGHNESS OF YOUR REVIEW!...THANKS!
...ooops sorry about caps lock.
The only way that the weights can stay glued on the refrigerator is to put them....on top of it.... :)
Lol.. that's the truth! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
what if your test used a longer or a shorter piece of tape? seems to me that the measurement should be of pounds held per inch of tape, or per square inch of tape.
Just like sticky hands toy wash with mild soap thoroughly then rinse all soap off then would try to re-use. (Mild soap e.g. dawn dish soap contains phosphate which over time will harden plastics and enamels.)
Thanks for the tip...I found that with repeated washing the sticky part wore off. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thank you so much for this I was just about to order some but I thought I'd better check out the reviews first thank you so much is definitely not something that would be used for my house.
Did the picture stay on
The old saying is If its too good to be true, it probably IS! First time i seen this commercial i called BS on it.
Your gut was absolutely correct. Although I have found a few uses for this tape, definitely not as described.
Looks like it does have some great uses. I wonder how it might hold rugs on hardwood floors.
I've heard others having success with the carpet on wood floors. I haven't tried it myself though. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
what happened to the picture you hung? Did it hold?
How come when you did the weights it looked like there was a bunch of cuts?
Is nano tape better?
It's the same stuff. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
glad I watched this before I wasted $20
You never showed what would happen if you took the tape off the wall or the tile or the table to show us that there was no damage because of the tape. That was the important part of the review that we were looking for.
That's a good point. This video was an intro to the tape. A follow up will be released soon. I wanted the tape to stay on the wall longer than a day. I'll let you know when it's posted. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Update posted...check out how alien tape does on painted surfaces: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html
I don’t trust it. Maybe on smaller items. It would be good for command tapes. And Would like it to hold pictures and mirrors. I would be afraid to put a picture or mirror up thinking that it might fall in a couple days. Thank you
I've found it good to hold something temporarily (a few minutes while I secure it) definitely not long term. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Good tapes
They have a lot of convenient uses. Thanks for stopping by and commenting
i thank you for doing this review im was going to order it. i need it for a rug. and to hold some keys on a wall.
Holding a rug is a great idea. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Dude you're the first man ive seen that uses a loofah😆
Wait? Doesn't everyone use one? Thanks for the comment.
I'll bet it does more damage when you take it off the wall then a screw hole
Check out how alien tape works on painted walls: ruclips.net/video/GS6HgvydDL0/видео.html newly listed!
The contradictions on the box and instructions is enough for me to never use this product
Sorry but I am disappointed in their "claims" vs. visible proof provided by You Tube video. Not as much weight seems to be the ticket for it to actually work though. We are hanging X-mas lights and my husband suggested Alien Tape to hold the lights. After watching this video I think Alien Tape will work for what we're doing. Christmas is my birthday and Christmas eve's my awesome sons birthday so we enjoy being festive for several reasons! Thank you for your video!
please try to re-do all testing but in a Vertical manner not Horizontally to hold weights or bricks.
We will see if it holds at least 10 minutes or more.
Thanks
sadly there are too many variables for this tape to hold the weight. I recently found that the tape doesn't work well in heat and humidity. I wouldnt use this to hold anything heavy. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
thanks for saving me some money
Hey Jeff! This stuff is mostly hype. Keeping something from sliding or getting bumped over would be my limit of trust.
I agree...I have found a few good uses, but I don't trust it to hold anything, and I have learned that humidity/heat is not the friend of Alien Tape - peels right off.
I order this tape online 5 minutes ago 🥰
Great review Jeff
👍😃👍
Thanks for your kind words. Have a great day and stay safe.
Wish I had watched before I bought it. But had to laugh when you turned the shower on I thought is he taking g a shower right now to then tell us how it worked omg lol
Thank you for this.
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.