electrical tape

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Topic: electrical tape

Posted By: ralliart16
Subject: electrical tape
Date Posted: September 19, 2007 at 8:02 PM

what kind of tape do you guys use? I've tried a whole bunch, scotch 33+ electrical tape, vinyl tape, even "engine harness tape" for use in the engine bay.

Seems most tapes start to peel slightly at the cut off edge from the excessive heat, especially in the engine bay. While the whole thing does not unravel, its annoying when I see the edge peeled off a bit.

What I do now is put a tiny little drop of super glue where I end the tape. Never had any problems from it, although sometimes I do get a little super glue on my fingers which is annoying. posted_image

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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: September 19, 2007 at 8:51 PM

I will only use Scotch 33+ in a car. How are you cutting the tape? If you are using scissors you shouldn't get any edge peel. If you are violently tearing the tape you will get edge peel, as you are streching the tape beyond the ability of the adhesive. If you are ripping the tape smoothly and wrapping it tight all should be well.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: ralliart16
Date Posted: September 19, 2007 at 9:23 PM

lol, i'm guess i'm to blame. I usually just break it off by pulling posted_image

I'll definitely cut it from now and see how that works out, thanks

Posted By: kassdog
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 1:00 AM

Yeah 33+ is hands down the best tape on the market. My shop(circuit city) stopped us from ordering it through them, so instead of using thier semi decent tape, I go out and buy my own 33+ tape for R/S, Alarms.

Posted By: kola7126
Date Posted: September 24, 2007 at 9:17 AM

I`m using a ABRO pvc electrical tape 19mmx10yards ET-912. Very good tape.American quality posted_image

Posted By: 9 t gsx
Date Posted: September 25, 2007 at 2:21 PM

KPierson wrote:

I will only use Scotch 33+ in a car. How are you cutting the tape? If you are using scissors you shouldn't get any edge peel. If you are violently tearing the tape you will get edge peel, as you are streching the tape beyond the ability of the adhesive. If you are ripping the tape smoothly and wrapping it tight all should be well.

For all these years i thought it was just from the oil and sweat on my fingers,Never even thought about cutting it, as tearing is fastest method. lol

Posted By: skwearl
Date Posted: September 25, 2007 at 3:21 PM

I live in fort st. john bc, we use Scotch Super 88, works great even in -40C.

More expensive, but the tape is still good years after with big temperature changes.

Posted By: godd dan it
Date Posted: October 11, 2007 at 12:59 AM

Ive used Scotch 33+ before, but I like 3M 700 Commercial better.

Posted By: techman93
Date Posted: October 11, 2007 at 6:42 AM

The shop I work for gets the 3M 1700 tape but I would rather use the 33+. It is $3 to $4 per roll so I would need to find a wholesaler to get a deal.

Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: October 17, 2007 at 11:07 AM

Scotch 3M Super 33 and 88. I'd rather use bubble gum than to use any other tape.

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Tell the Snap-On guy I'm not here!

Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: October 21, 2007 at 7:50 PM

harbor freight tapes. ~4bucks for 10packs. These tapes>>>your 3M tapes. Cheap and effective.
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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).

Posted By: djdowdell
Date Posted: November 18, 2007 at 1:25 AM

@ guys "tearing" tape!!! U cut everytime!! Oh and make sure what u cut with is sharp and fingertips are fairly clean...that should eliminate the curling and it makes it look better.

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Pure Noize

Posted By: mag63
Date Posted: December 08, 2007 at 2:44 AM

Here in Australia I use Nitto only and with that name, yes from Japan... posted_image

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I use to be confused but now I'm not so sure:)

Posted By: Reeceddogg
Date Posted: December 13, 2007 at 3:23 AM

Sometimes you can get a bad batch of that harbor freight tape. I know i did and it was worse than using the 3 for a dollar stuff at Walmart. I check lowes often as they have Super 88 on sale for $1 if you can catch it.