But what I confronted back then were zip guns and Saturday Night Specials that were held together with masking tape and electrician's tape.

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He said the "amateurish attempt" to change the car's number plate with masking tape was more consistent with vehicle crime than violent crime.

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His company doesn't sponsor projects, he said, but there was no harm in gathering up extra sandpaper, masking tape and grinder wheels to help a good cause.

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Consider your use of masking tape.

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