I've seen lots of AS TTs with those little black semi-circles on them from being rubbed all winter. Heard some owners say that it was a b**ch to get the marks out, too.
But maybe it's OK with the tape, especially when the TT is in your driveway so it's easy to check on. Mine is a two hour drive away, so I say 'see you in the spring' when I'm finished closing it up, and the next time I see it is late April.
To each his own ~ Chaqu'un son gout, as the Rusians say.
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