Helicopter Tape -anyone selling any?

glasgowbhoy

I'm sure there were a few people on here selling it previouly?

bondurant

If not, Just Riding Along do: http://www.justridingalong.com/copter-tape.html

lesfirth

I am afraid I can not help you but does anyone know why helicopter tape is so called.

qube

Used on the blade leading edge to prevent damage from stone chips etc. Also found in many applications for similar reasons.

mfin

Or BikeTart, not cheap but it is good, http://www.biketart.com/accessories-c5/ ... tection-p5

Or eBay of course (where you can also find Matt stuff if needed).

DKay

I just get mine from ebay. Make sure you get the 3M stuff.

heavylegs

Second the above, all others tend to peel at the first sight of moisture.

It's like poundland electricians tape...

crankycrank

Make sure you get the outdoor/UV resistant version of the tape.

ajkerr73

On this subject, what areas would you protect on a bike with helitape?

A new carbon frame with internal cabling.

DKay

Top of the chainstay. That's all.

Mark__gti

I've got loads of 3m stuff, how much do you need?

Pigtail

Ajkerr73 wrote:

On this subject, what areas would you protect on a bike with helitape?

A new carbon frame with internal cabling.

Where the cables rub on the headtube as you turn the bars. I rubbed right through the paint to bare metal there on an aluminium alloy bike.

With a new carbon framed bike just arrived I have received 3 small oval clear patches, and I'm considering using them instead of tape, but I'm not convinced they are big enough.

glasgowbhoy

Thanks folks, got some 3m on ebay.

sigorman85

I have a bit left over more than enough to cover parts that need it pm me if you want it

sigorman85

My frame is carbon and in Matt graphite grey and when the helicopter tape is applied it goes to gloss....looks crap but the would look worse with marks all over it I will provide a pic tomorrow