Scotch Transparent Duct Tape: “The latest solution for quick, easy home repairs will go unnoticed, and that’s the beauty of it. The most recent addition to the Scotch duct tape family is the development of the first-ever transparent duct tape.

Like all Scotch duct tapes, the new transparent duct tape is strong enough to tackle almost any repair project in or around the home, vehicle, boat or job site. The clear benefit is that this duct tape is transparent when applied, making repairs less noticeable. Scotch transparent duct tape also lasts six times longer than other heavy-duty duct tapes, based on accelerated weathering, providing peace of mind that the repair will last a long time.”

This is the ultimate contradiction in terms. I mean, part of the idea of repairs with duct tape (actually, I am more of a fan of gaffer’s tape) is the insouciance of that silvery utilitarian sheen which boldly proclaims ‘quick fix’. I don’t even use the colored duct tapes…