Topic: Good Tape

[Phoenix]

Have any of you run into a decent electrical tape that lasts and doesn't turn into a sticky mess.  Trying to touch up my loom.

[BenelliSEI]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

[RAFster122s]

3M Super 33 is my go to Electrical tape…

[PeWe]

This is my favourite
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005036025/
Work fine for marking leads too, write with a marker pen.

[dusterdude]

Cal gave me some tape a few years ago,good stuff.you might ask him what it was.

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[C317414]

I do not recommend self-amalgamating tape (tape that sticks to itself) for wire harness use.  Over time it's bond becomes stronger, and the only way to remove it is to cut it with scissors or a knife.  This risks damaging the wires. 

For small repairs 3M Super 33+ works well.  For larger repairs, or to build new harnesses it's best to use dedicated harness tape.  This is like electrical tape without glue.  It is meant to be installed in a spiral, with good overlap.  Each end should be secured with electrical tape and a small zip tie.

[MauiK3]

+1 3M
generic stuff at hardware stores is iffy.
if you can get to an end shrink on works well.

[seanbarney41]

Yup, 3m super 33!  If you have not used it before you are gonna be like..."Wow, so that's how this stuff is supposed to work."

[ekpent]

Yup, 3m super 33!  If you have not used it before you are gonna be like..."Wow, so that's how this stuff is supposed to work."

I gotta git me some of that stuff someday !!

[jgger]

Yup, 3m super 33!  If you have not used it before you are gonna be like..."Wow, so that's how this stuff is supposed to work."

I gotta git me some of that stuff someday !!

Not positive, but I think it can be found at Home Depot.

[PeWe]

3M 33+ seems to be a must have for harness repair, especially were it is visible.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/?Ntt=33%2B

I have used cheap no name type before that became sticky, slimy and peeled off after a while.

[70CB750]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

[RAFster122s]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

I carry a couple sections of it I bought off Amazon in case the Vstrom has a coolant leak when I am out adventuring for a repair to get me back to where it can be repaired or replaced properly.
I got 2 different colors, just to be different...

[rollypoli]

Super 33/33+.
But I would recommend replacing wire loom with snake skin and heat shrink. Or snake skin and etape

This is snakeskin
Alex Tech 50ft - 1/4 inch & 1/2 inch PET Expandable Braided Sleeving – Black Braided Cable Sleeve https://a.co/d/6Rfr4Fi

[Tracksnblades1]

+1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1+1 +1 +1

Scotch Super 33 by 3M.

😁

[grcamna2]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

I carry a couple sections of it I bought off Amazon in case the Vstrom has a coolant leak when I am out adventuring for a repair to get me back to where it can be repaired or replaced properly.
I got 2 different colors, just to be different...

Does this 'nashua tape' generally have foil ?

[pjlogue]

Over the last ~50 years, I have found that electricians tape, not electrical tape, to be the best for bike and automotive wiring harnesses.  Electricians tape is cloth impregnated with a tar like compound.  It lasts and it is why wiring manufactures of harness use it for wiring harnesses.  It does not get "gooey" like vinal tape does.  I think it is also known as electrical friction tape.  This is the stuff you find in house wiring of the 50's and on.  60 years later you can unwind it, although it may be stiff.  Vinyl electrical tape is garbage. 

-P.

[70CB750]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

I carry a couple sections of it I bought off Amazon in case the Vstrom has a coolant leak when I am out adventuring for a repair to get me back to where it can be repaired or replaced properly.
I got 2 different colors, just to be different...

Does this 'nashua tape' generally have foil ?

It has separation foil. Nashua is the company, check the Home Depot in the duct section.

[grcamna2]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

I carry a couple sections of it I bought off Amazon in case the Vstrom has a coolant leak when I am out adventuring for a repair to get me back to where it can be repaired or replaced properly.
I got 2 different colors, just to be different...

Does this 'nashua tape' generally have foil ?

It has separation foil. Nashua is the company, check the Home Depot in the duct section.

What does 'separation foil' mean ?

[PeWe]

"Nashua tape" must be a kind of self vulcanizing rubber tape, right?
Found Stretch & Seal Self fusing when searching.

I have used self vulcanizing tape. It does not cope with oil, fuel, degreaser and similar. Turns into a soft slimy chewing gum.

Is the Nashua brand better in this matter?

[RAFster122s]

Separation foil is referring to the backing tape used is a foil, separating the layers of the tape. A peel off backing tape.

[Bodi]

I use 3M Super 88. It has much better cold flexibility than 33.

[Tracksnblades1]

I use 3M Super 88. It has much better cold flexibility than 33.

Thicker and stronger too..

[grcamna2]

There is a stretchy tape that sells at most hardware stores here. It does not have adhesive on the back. You pull it tight (stretching it a bit) and it clinches down on itself. It’s suppose to be for emergency repairs to domestic drains and waterlines. I’ve used it for repairing looms (short repairs) with success. It’s easy to have a tight start, but the end is tough to get to stay put. Last time I used a dab of contact cement and wrapped a zip tie around it, overnight. Still looks great!

P.S. not sure what the stuff is called, and not cheap. Maybe some one else will pipe in.

Nashua tape. I fixed a radiator with it in Denver and it took us all the way to Tombstone than Grand Canyon and back to Virginia. July 2017.  Amazing stuff.

Prokop,do you have a link for that good stuff nashua brand? tape you used ?

[Don R]

 My favorite tape is Santana Abraxis on 8 track, but the 3m super 88 is good.