Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks for following up George! Good notes and advice. I received my helicopter tape from holo_haleakala on eBay yesterday as well. I also ended up with a good size roll. It seems like that seller is back in business and a good way to get high quality tape in a useful size and with reasonable ship

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Helicopter tape arrived in the mail today. More than enough to do six bikes - the eBay retailer must feel embarrassed and wanting to make up for the lost time (in shipping). Installed the tape on the drive-side chain stay and my Ram feels comfort in having no more chain slap to look forward t

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

A 36 yard roll of 3M 8671HS 8672 2" tape is $152 from Aircraft Spruce. On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 12:22:32 AM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: > George, > > Yes in the roll I've seen it upwards of $300+ Most likely why it's > primarily found on eBay in small quantity. My buddy Mike says this stuf

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I got it from e*ay seller valleybikeparts in Bellingham WA. Fast shipping no issues. Not cheap but neither is a re-paint. On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8:34:04 PM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: > This has been on my short list of need to buy. So where's the best source > to buy a roll? Or is it w

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks Hugh I just placed my order. Jon On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:07:01 AM UTC-6, Hugh Smitham wrote: > I ordered the ISC racers tape from Amazon 2"x 12' I figured 12 feet is > plenty for my needs. I paid $26.95 includes tax free shipping. > > ~Hugh > > “Life is like riding a bicycle. To

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Maybe I'm confused, but isn't this what dirt does on my bike, for free? Mud sprays on, dries, then chips off as the rocks hit it. Might even hold electric wiring, if I had any. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 3:38:43 AM UTC-6, Les Lammers wrote: > > Excellent paint prote

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

"full retail" from ULINE has the genuine 3M stuff for $97 for a 1" wide roll that is 36 yards long. Let's say hypothetically you made 108 1ft strips. 2" wide and 4" wide rolls are alot more, roughly 2x and 4x the price. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8:37:59 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I ordered the ISC racers tape from Amazon 2"x 12' I figured 12 feet is plenty for my needs. I paid $26.95 includes tax free shipping. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 9:4

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I just received the same message George did. They say they're shipping me the helicopter tape I ordered, plus extra, even though they've already refunded my payment! I'll let y'all know when it arrives. It looks like I can also change the feedback I left with their approval, so once the tape arriv

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Those are insane prices! I bought a roll of 1" tape a couple of years ago and it was nowhere near $250-300. I remember it being pricey but it was certainly $50 or less. I'm thinking somewhere in the $35 range? I don't remember for sure but even though I'm not all that frugal i never would have

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

When I logged into my Gmail account this AM I had a message from the eBay seller of the helicopter tape stating the following: "...My apologies on the delayed shipment, I was out of town on a family emergency. Your package was mailed out today. I included additional 3M tape to your order to hel

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I have the ISC version linked by Hugh. Works well for me for frame protection and dynamo wire routing. -John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

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This looks like a decent deal

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George, Yes in the roll I've seen it upwards of $300+ Most likely why it's primarily found on eBay in small quantity. My buddy Mike says this stuff

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Hugh - if this eBay deal to buy it in strips falls through (which it looks like it might) my next step is to follow Nick's advice and visit a local Harley shop to find it in some 12"x18" sheets. For your info, BTW, it looks like a roll may cost as much as $250. On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

This has been on my short list of need to buy. So where's the best source to buy a roll? Or is it way too expensive to buy as a roll? There seem to be a few eBay sellers but I noticed they're selling strips not rolls. As other's have mentioned there other manufacturer's. I myself consider 3m to

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Could be some serious illness or life event. But it could also be another thing: This tape is very expensive. An entire rolls sells for several hundred dollars. Sometimes a "casual" retailer who advertises a product like this (i.e., small increments), but happens to be out of an entire roll

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Seems odd and uncharacteristic, maybe illness or other serious life event? Eric Floden Vancouver BC On 19 April 2017 at 12:28, Reed Kennedy wrote: > George, > > I just had an identical experience with the same seller, trying to buy the > same item. I eventually made a claim through eBay and my

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

George, I just had an identical experience with the same seller, trying to buy the same item. I eventually made a claim through eBay and my money was refunded today with no explanation. You can see my negative feedback here: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=holo_halea

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Unfortunately, when you deal with people via eBay you never know what to expect. I recently placed an order back on April 8th for a couple of feet of 1" tape at the URL posted in the message below, received an e-mail saying the order had been placed, received another e-mail saying it had shipp

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I tried it for the front derailleur clamp once -- didn't work for me. The cable pulling action caused the clamp to slip - whether that was on the clamp / tape interface or the adhesive / frame interface (or both) I'm not totally sure but either way, it was a no go. I'd never considered cloth HB

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

A piece of cotton handlebar tape works well. On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:56:35 PM UTC-4, Ash A wrote: > > I was considering this tape to protect the frame from front derailleur > clamp. > > Or is there a better way to pad the FD clamp? > > > > On Friday, 7 April 2017 02:38:43 UTC-7, Les La

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

It is indeed great stuff. Removes easily with no residue. Protects chainstays particularly well. There is one caveat I discovered. I had a piece on the top tube of a celeste pearl Bianchi to protect the paint where the bar ends may hit (1998 Reparto Corsa bike was in a factory box until 2007,

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I was considering this tape to protect the frame from front derailleur clamp. Or is there a better way to pad the FD clamp? On Friday, 7 April 2017 02:38:43 UTC-7, Les Lammers wrote: > > This was developed for the leading edge of copter blades to prevent > abrasion from desert sand. It's a

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Go into most motorcycle shops and you can purchase sheets of it about 12"x18". They use it for protection of paint on motorbike fuel tanks etc. I bought a couple of sheets of it many years ago and cut my own protective dots and strips from it. On Friday, 7 April 2017 19:38:43 UTC+10, Les Lammer

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

In addition to the info posted above, there's this directly from the 3M website: http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/638116O/3mtm-wind-protection-tape-application-instructions.pdf Some aspects of it may be TMI, but others might fit perfectly with the application of the tape on a bike surface. Ho

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Marc40a, Thanks for the heads-up on the water application technique. Super helpful! I've had a roll of this in my bike toolbox for a decade+ and have used it to great success in small applications, like spots on sides of the head-tube where bar-end shifter housing rubs, but larger areas always

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

$1.65 per foot plus $2.85 shipping for 1" wide tape at http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-1-HELICOPTER-TAPE-Clear-14MIL-Extra-Tough-Frame-Protection-8681-1-65-ft/182237433934?_trksid=p2047675.c15.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3Dd6fe721da3d94547b8f5fe6501b9

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Can anyone provide a rough estimate of the cost??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:24:02 AM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain > slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to k

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Would this be thick enough in 1 or more layers to prevent top tube dings from flopping handlebars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owne

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I just covered the triangle of my bikepacking bike's frame last week to mitigate rub from baggage. I bought a large sheet from the online retailer named after a South American river and used a paper cutter to cut it to size. The key for application is to spray the frame with water, spray the sti

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I have it on the Hilsen. It's almost invisible. It doesn't hurt the paint. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

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Chase with denatured alcohol after you remove it. Residual film will stick dirt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks. On 04/07/2017 02:53 PM, Les Lammers wrote: It does nothing to the paint. The same material is sold as Invisabra for automotive use. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:51:24 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017 1

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

It does nothing to the paint. The same material is sold as Invisabra for automotive use. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:51:24 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? > > > On 04/07/2017 10:24 AM, George Schick wrote: > > This is good to know

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017 10:24 AM, George Schick wrote: This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know that you can buy it in strips, too. Enter

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

It comes off easily. There are 1" and 2" strips on ebay. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:24:02 AM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain > slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know > that you can bu

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know that you can buy it in strips, too. Entering the product name into a Google search and then pulling up all of the images I see lots of photos of

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

You can buy pieces on ebay, but make sure it's 3M. I made the mistake of buying some that was just clear vinyl with no adhesive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro