How Do You Fix The Grip Tape On A Treadmill?
The grip tape or textured surfaces on the sides of a treadmill are essential safety features. In the event that a runner needs to stop quickly — due to injury, fatigue or mechanical failure — the grip tape provides a stable and slip-free surface on which to dismount. Over time, however, the tape can lose its texturing or the adhesive may begin to peel away, necessitating a replacement. Blow hot air using your hairdryer or heat gun directly onto the strip of grip tape to loosen the adhesive. Use your paint scraper to peel away one edge of the grip tape. Continue to apply heat from your hairdryer or heat gun as you slowly pull on the grip tape, removing it in one long strip. Use your paint scraper to loosen sections of grip tape that will not easily come up by running it between the grip tape and the plastic surface. Some adhesive film will most likely remain on the plastic after the tape has been removed. Apply a small amount of nail polish remover to sections of adhesive and loosen w
