Non-adhesive wire tape source

[CharlesTurner]

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.

[Road Reptile]

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.

[CharlesTurner]

Thanks R.R., I sent Jack an e-mail.

[Dennis Y]

Keep us posted on if you find.

[CharlesTurner]

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.

[JD]

Maybe this, or something like it, could help...

https://www.ronantools.com/products/ronan-vinyl-tape-slitter?srsltid=AfmBOopp6oQ09MEcgaDDH_pA1vIW-dbhI2gEYj1a1cJyPHDq2zL0Fvo6

[CharlesTurner]

Maybe 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!

[tgilliam]

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

[CharlesTurner]

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

Hey Tom.  Need enough to do a '65 headlight harness and would be nice to have extra for future needs.

[CharlesTurner]

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.

[JD]

I'm guessing Solvent, if so what type?

[CharlesTurner]

I'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!

[JD]

NICE WORKMANSHIP!!

[FL SAAC]

NICE WORKMANSHIP!!

I'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!

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