Anyone know a source for non-adhesive wire tape, 3/4" black?
Specifically looking for 7 mil thickness. Lots of the thin 2-3 mil out there, but the original tape was thicker. It makes a difference in the appearance.
I found adhesive tape in the same spec, but would be a bit tedious to remove the adhesive.
This is the type of tape used on engine bay harnesses.
Hi Charles,
Just saw 7 mil thick on Dead nuts on site but it is 1" wide. May work or Jack would know where to get thinner width....Hope this helps.
R.R.
Thanks R.R., I sent Jack an e-mail.
Keep us posted on if you find.
Jack replied that he only has the 1" and also had difficulty finding 3/4". He suggested cutting down the 1"... so that's an option.
Maybe this, or something like it, could help...
https://www.ronantools.com/products/ronan-vinyl-tape-slitter?srsltid=AfmBOopp6oQ09MEcgaDDH_pA1vIW-dbhI2gEYj1a1cJyPHDq2zL0Fvo6
Quote from: JD on February 16, 2025, 12:02:39 PMMaybe this, or something like it, could help...
https://www.ronantools.com/products/ronan-vinyl-tape-slitter?srsltid=AfmBOopp6oQ09MEcgaDDH_pA1vIW-dbhI2gEYj1a1cJyPHDq2zL0Fvo6
Thanks, I'll give it a try!
Hi Charles,
How much of the 3/4" tape do you need? Is it a current need for a project or just trying to get some in stock?
Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com
Quote from: tgilliam on February 18, 2025, 08:56:28 PMHi Charles,
How much of the 3/4" tape do you need? Is it a current need for a project or just trying to get some in stock?
Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com
Hey Tom. Need enough to do a '65 headlight harness and would be nice to have extra for future needs.
Well, after many attempts at finding a 7 mil non-adhesive 3/4" tape, I threw in the towel and wiped adhesive off an entire roll of electrical tape. The results are perfect.
FYI, the 1" 7 mil that Jack sells is very shiny black. It may be correct for later year cars, but at least for 65-66 it was originally satin finish tape.
I'm guessing Solvent, if so what type?
Quote from: JD on March 02, 2025, 04:41:16 PMI'm guessing Solvent, if so what type?
Yep, just mineral spirits/parts cleaner, nothing nasty like lacquer thinner. Came off relatively easy, just doing like 60 feet was a little time consuming!
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NICE WORKMANSHIP!!
Quote from: JD on March 03, 2025, 12:30:53 PMNICE WORKMANSHIP!!
Quote from: CharlesTurner on March 03, 2025, 12:16:41 AMQuote from: JD on March 02, 2025, 04:41:16 PMI'm guessing Solvent, if so what type?
Yep, just mineral spirits/parts cleaner, nothing nasty like lacquer thinner. Came off relatively easy, just doing like 60 feet was a little time consuming!
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/39-030325001607.jpeg)
Yup, get a dish or bowl put mineral spirits in, then drop a roll of tape in for a day.
Walla, adhesive be gone
Lacquer thinner will dissolve the tape completely