Helicopter Tape 3M

odessouky
odessouky Posts: 264
edited April 2017 in Workshop
Hi
Can someone point me in the direction of a good quality Helicopter Tape 3M that you have actually tried and found easy to apply?

I am looking for something that is softer and more malleable than the one I fitted to my old bike a few yesrs ago?

There are a Gazillion options on ebay, and not sure which one to pick? On ebay they do not explain if the tape they are selling is one that needs wetting or not?

Thanks

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  • Man Of Lard
    Man Of Lard Posts: 903
    This seller has always worked for me - http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/union-mart-uk - as for ease of application, that's all in the preparation (I seem to recall that Union Mart UK supply a detailed instruction sheet).

    At the end 3M brand helicopter tape is 3M brand helicopter tape - it doesn't come in different grades of difficulty to apply.
  • odessouky
    odessouky Posts: 264
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    This seller has always worked for me - http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/union-mart-uk - as for ease of application, that's all in the preparation (I seem to recall that Union Mart UK supply a detailed instruction sheet).

    At the end 3M brand helicopter tape is 3M brand helicopter tape - it doesn't come in different grades of difficulty to apply.

    thanks for your reply..

    this one:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helicopter-Bi ... 1643562336

    or this one:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272097021185? ... EBIDX%3AIT
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    The 3M tape works very well. Make sure you use the UV resistant/outdoor version. Here's a recipe I found a few years ago to wet down the frame and adhesive surface of the tape before applying which allows you to slide the tape around to remove bubbles and position the tape perfectly. Thoroughly mix 4 drops of liquid dishwashing detergent (not soap) in a pint (1/2 liter) solution of 25% isopropyl* alcohol and 75% water. Use a spray bottle to apply and the tape should be dry and ready to use in less than 24hrs.
  • odessouky
    odessouky Posts: 264
    crankycrank wrote:
    The 3M tape works very well. Make sure you use the UV resistant/outdoor version. Here's a recipe I found a few years ago to wet down the frame and adhesive surface of the tape before applying which allows you to slide the tape around to remove bubbles and position the tape perfectly. Thoroughly mix 4 drops of liquid dishwashing detergent (not soap) in a pint (1/2 liter) solution of 25% isopropyl* alcohol and 75% water. Use a spray bottle to apply and the tape should be dry and ready to use in less than 24hrs.


    Thanks for that...

    Can you please look at my previous post and advise which one of the 2 i should order?

    Thanks
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    odessouky wrote:
    Can you please look at my previous post and advise which one of the 2 i should order?

    I don't have any knowledge of the tapes in the links. I've only used the 3M polyurethane tape. Could be quality stuff or just cheap imitations of the original 3M product. Ask if they're UV resistant which will last years longer.
  • lesfirth
    lesfirth Posts: 1,382
    Search for TESA 54994 on eBay. In my limited experience this is better than 3m.

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