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1. 12:45 AM - Re: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern (John Ciolino)
2. 08:12 AM - Re: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern (David Cudney)
3. 08:14 AM - UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (Vince Frazier)
4. 10:06 AM - Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (Darrell Reiley)
5. 10:19 AM - Re: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern (Robin Marks)
6. 11:03 AM - Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (John Jessen)
7. 11:15 AM - Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (Al & Gail Herron)
8. 12:11 PM - Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (dmaib@me.com)
9. 05:42 PM - Re: Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (HCRV6@comcast.net)
10. 05:51 PM - Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! (dmaib@me.com)
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| Subject: | UHMW Tape - possible source of concern |
Try www.flyboyaccessories.com. Look under "Heat, Sound, Paint and Trim".
The product he sells (I think) is the 3M protective tape used to protect
auto bottom and nose panels from rocks and road grit. Best thing is that it
is applied wet with a water/alcohol mixture so it can be repositioned it you
don't get it on straight on the first try. The literature also says it can
be easily removed within the first 5 years.
John Ciolino
RV-8
N894Y
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Al & Gail Herron
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:53 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern
My UMHW tape was installed in late 2008/early 2009, probably was ordered
from Vans's no earlier than 2005. I was very disappointed in how poorly it
held up, it is doing exactly as you describe, extensively cracked and in
some places pieces have come off. So far I've just been keeping an eye on
it, although I really should strip it off and replace it with something
better. I'm not too concerned about it jamming the flaps, although it
certainly is a theoretical possibility. For one thing, it's so broken up
that no individual piece would be more than an inch or two wide. I think it
would be more likely to catch the edge of the upper wing skin and just pop
off. Definitely near the top of my squawk list though.
Anyone know of a better brand of UMHW, or another alternative? I did see
mention of stainless steel tape in one response.
Al in Hangtown CA
RV-7A, 175 hrs
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of vanremog@aol.com
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 5:21 PM
Subject: RV-List: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern
As one of the earlier adopters of the 3" wide UHMW tape as a protective
strip (as opposed to the older Stainless Steel tape) when placed on the
curved leading edge of the flaps, I wanted to share a possible cause of
concern with all of you. Today I was working on my car and needed a wide
piece of tape for an application. I immediately thought of the roll of UHMW
left from my building days back in the late '90s. In the process of
unreeling a length of this tape for use, I found that it broke on the liner
like glass. I went thru the entire roll and it has all deteriorated to the
point of unusability. The roll has been stored in a closed box for the past
14 yrs, so it never has seen UV exposure. It breaks up in a zillion shards
when flexed and so it all ended up going into the waste can. Mine was bought
from US Plastics but I would assume that all UHMW used in thin sections may
have similar characteristics with age.
Since the flap use application on the plane is fairly stable, I think it may
still be okay if left undisturbed. But if it ever gets to flaking off, I
would assume that it could potentially jam the mechanism upon retraction,
since the clearance to the wing skin is tight and the sharp edge it presents
could catch in the break. I would encourage you all to be aware of this
possibility and act accordingly.
If it ever starts coming off in pieces, I'll do the tedious complete removal
process from both flaps and go back to the old tried and true Stainless
Steel tape, since it doesn't degrade like this. Either that or I'll place
another longer lasting strip material on the underside of the top skin where
the flap curved edge wipes.
YMMV
-GV RV-6A flying 985hrs
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List
http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern |
I agree 3M tape works fine. Just a note put it along the underside of
the wing where the flap rubs rather than on the flaps. No unsightly
yellowing tape (after a few years) that way.
good luck
dave
On Oct 22, 2011, at 12:38 AM, John Ciolino wrote:
> Try www.flyboyaccessories.com. Look under =93Heat, Sound, Paint and
> Trim=94. The product he sells (I think) is the 3M protective tape
> used to protect auto bottom and nose panels from rocks and road
> grit. Best thing is that it is applied wet with a water/alcohol
> mixture so it can be repositioned it you don=92t get it on straight on
> the first try. The literature also says it can be easily removed
> within the first 5 years.
>
> John Ciolino
> RV-8
> N894Y
>
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> ] On Behalf Of Al & Gail Herron
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:53 AM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV-List: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern
>
> My UMHW tape was installed in late 2008/early 2009, probably was
> ordered from Vans=92s no earlier than 2005. I was very disappointed
> in how poorly it held up, it is doing exactly as you describe,
> extensively cracked and in some places pieces have come off. So far
> I=92ve just been keeping an eye on it, although I really should strip
> it off and replace it with something better. I=92m not too concerned
> about it jamming the flaps, although it certainly is a theoretical
> possibility. For one thing, it=92s so broken up that no individual
> piece would be more than an inch or two wide. I think it would be
> more likely to catch the edge of the upper wing skin and just pop
> off. Definitely near the top of my squawk list though.
>
> Anyone know of a better brand of UMHW, or another alternative? I
> did see mention of stainless steel tape in one response.
>
> Al in Hangtown CA
> RV-7A, 175 hrs
>
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> ] On Behalf Of vanremog@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 5:21 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern
>
> As one of the earlier adopters of the 3" wide UHMW tape as a
> protective strip (as opposed to the older Stainless Steel tape) when
> placed on the curved leading edge of the flaps, I wanted to share a
> possible cause of concern with all of you. Today I was working on my
> car and needed a wide piece of tape for an application. I
> immediately thought of the roll of UHMW left from my building days
> back in the late '90s. In the process of unreeling a length of this
> tape for use, I found that it broke on the liner like glass. I went
> thru the entire roll and it has all deteriorated to the point of
> unusability. The roll has been stored in a closed box for the past
> 14 yrs, so it never has seen UV exposure. It breaks up in a zillion
> shards when flexed and so it all ended up going into the waste can.
> Mine was bought from US Plastics but I would assume that all UHMW
> used in thin sections may have similar characteristics with age.
>
> Since the flap use application on the plane is fairly stable, I
> think it may still be okay if left undisturbed. But if it ever gets
> to flaking off, I would assume that it could potentially jam the
> mechanism upon retraction, since the clearance to the wing skin is
> tight and the sharp edge it presents could catch in the break. I
> would encourage you all to be aware of this possibility and act
> accordingly.
>
> If it ever starts coming off in pieces, I'll do the tedious complete
> removal process from both flaps and go back to the old tried and
> true Stainless Steel tape, since it doesn't degrade like this.
> Either that or I'll place another longer lasting strip material on
> the underside of the top skin where the flap curved edge wipes.
>
> YMMV
>
> -GV RV-6A flying 985hrs
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List
>
> http://forums.matronics.com
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>
>
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| Subject: | UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
I never liked the UHMW tape because it rapidly yellows. Years ago I
found that 3M paint protection film was infinitely better for this
job. It doesn't yellow, stretches around mild compound curves easily,
and can be removed WITHOUT leaving any residue whatsoever up to 5+
years later WITHOUT harming the paint beneath.
I liked it so much that I immediately began selling it on our web
store. Here's the link:
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1
It has uses all over your plane, under fairings, under canopy
ducktails, anywhere that your paint is subject to wear or scratching.
Thanks,
Vince Frazier
Flyboy Accessories
3963 Caborn Road North
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839
1-888-8FLYBOY
1-888-835-9269
www.flyboyaccessories.com
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
Yes Sir... Vince sells the GOOD STUFF!- :-)=0A-=0ADarrell=0A=0AFrom: Vi
nce Frazier <vincefrazier@gmail.com>=0ATo: rv-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Sa
turday, October 22, 2011 10:00 AM=0ASubject: RV-List: UHMW tape alternative
zier@gmail.com>=0A=0AI never liked the UHMW tape because it rapidly yellows
.- Years ago I=0Afound that 3M paint protection film was infinitely bette
r for this=0Ajob.- It doesn't yellow, stretches around mild compound curv
es easily,=0Aand can be removed WITHOUT leaving any residue whatsoever up t
o 5+=0Ayears later WITHOUT harming the paint beneath.=0A=0AI liked it so mu
ch that I immediately began selling it on our web=0Astore.- Here's the li
nk:=0A=0Ahttp://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=index
&cPath=1=0A=0AIt has uses all over your plane, under fairings, under cano
py=0Aducktails, anywhere that your paint is subject to wear or scratching.
=0A=0AThanks,=0A=0AVince Frazier=0AFlyboy Accessories=0A3963 Caborn Road No
rth=0AMount Vernon, IN 47620=0A812-464-1839=0A1-888-8FLYBOY=0A1-888-835-926
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| Subject: | UHMW Tape - possible source of concern |
GV,
We recently removed my 3 year old UHMW tape from my RV-10 flaps due to unsi
ghtly pealing in the corner. It was not difficult to remove with heat but a
lso probably because it was not many years old. We have since replaced it w
ith SS tape. Hopefully the SS will hold up but I have my concerns.
What are people recommending for placing on the underside of the wing skin
to prevent/minimize abrasion of the SS Tape or flap? I have heard people us
ing the "loop" side of Velcro as the buffer but I am not sure it's ideal du
e to its thickness. Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Robin
[Description: C:\Users\Robin\Desktop\Stainless tape 001.jpg]
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro
nics.com] On Behalf Of vanremog@aol.com
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 5:21 PM
Subject: RV-List: UHMW Tape - possible source of concern
As one of the earlier adopters of the 3" wide UHMW tape as a protective str
ip (as opposed to the older Stainless Steel tape) when placed on the curved
leading edge of the flaps, I wanted to share a possible cause of concern w
ith all of you. Today I was working on my car and needed a wide piece of ta
pe for an application. I immediately thought of the roll of UHMW left from
my building days back in the late '90s. In the process of unreeling a lengt
h of this tape for use, I found that it broke on the liner like glass. I we
nt thru the entire roll and it has all deteriorated to the point of unusabi
lity. The roll has been stored in a closed box for the past 14 yrs, so it n
ever has seen UV exposure. It breaks up in a zillion shards when flexed and
so it all ended up going into the waste can. Mine was bought from US Plast
ics but I would assume that all UHMW used in thin sections may have similar
characteristics with age.
Since the flap use application on the plane is fairly stable, I think it ma
y still be okay if left undisturbed. But if it ever gets to flaking off, I
would assume that it could potentially jam the mechanism upon retraction, s
ince the clearance to the wing skin is tight and the sharp edge it presents
could catch in the break. I would encourage you all to be aware of this po
ssibility and act accordingly.
If it ever starts coming off in pieces, I'll do the tedious complete remova
l process from both flaps and go back to the old tried and true Stainless S
teel tape, since it doesn't degrade like this. Either that or I'll place an
other longer lasting strip material on the underside of the top skin where
the flap curved edge wipes.
YMMV
-GV RV-6A flying 985hrs
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
What to use to get the #%*+ UHMW tape off?
... by phone
On Oct 22, 2011, at 9:53 AM, Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> wro
te:
> Yes Sir... Vince sells the GOOD STUFF! :-)
>
> Darrell
>
> From: Vince Frazier <vincefrazier@gmail.com>
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:00 AM
> Subject: RV-List: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER!
>
>
> I never liked the UHMW tape because it rapidly yellows. Years ago I
> found that 3M paint protection film was infinitely better for this
> job. It doesn't yellow, stretches around mild compound curves easily,
> and can be removed WITHOUT leaving any residue whatsoever up to 5+
> years later WITHOUT harming the paint beneath.
>
> I liked it so much that I immediately began selling it on our web
> store. Here's the link:
>
> http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=
1
>
> It has uses all over your plane, under fairings, under canopy
> ducktails, anywhere that your paint is subject to wear or scratching.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vince Frazier
> Flyboy Accessories
> 3963 Caborn Road North
> Mount Vernon, IN 47620
> 812-464-1839
> 1-888-8FLYBOY
> 1-888-835-9269
> www.flyboy - The RV-List Email bsp;
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
Thanks for that! I've added you to my resource list.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vince Frazier
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 8:00 AM
Subject: RV-List: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER!
I never liked the UHMW tape because it rapidly yellows. Years ago I
found that 3M paint protection film was infinitely better for this
job. It doesn't yellow, stretches around mild compound curves easily,
and can be removed WITHOUT leaving any residue whatsoever up to 5+
years later WITHOUT harming the paint beneath.
I liked it so much that I immediately began selling it on our web
store. Here's the link:
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1
It has uses all over your plane, under fairings, under canopy
ducktails, anywhere that your paint is subject to wear or scratching.
Thanks,
Vince Frazier
Flyboy Accessories
3963 Caborn Road North
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839
1-888-8FLYBOY
1-888-835-9269
www.flyboyaccessories.com
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
The paint shop that painted my airplane three years ago, used this stuff. http://www.papa-mike.com/cart/home.php
It has been fantastic. It has not yellowed and the paint shop said it will not
yellow. PM Research claims the same on their site. I replaced some on my nose
gear wheel pant and gear leg fairing after doing some work on them. It goes on
easily with a mixture of water/alcohol/and dish soap. Makes it very easy to apply.
The old stuff came off very easily. It appears to be the same stuff that
is on the front of my wife's car for rock protection. It is a bit thicker than
UHMW, so tends to rub the underside of the wing when used on the leading edge
of the flaps. It sounds like pretty much the same stuff flyboys sells. It is
very pricey compared to UHMW, but it is way better stuff.
--------
David Maib
RV-10 #40559
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=355738#355738
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
David,
You say the old stuff came off very easily, yet others have said the UHMW was difficult
to remove. So how did you get yours off easily, I'm going to be replacing
mine soon.
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 887 hours
----- Original Message -----
From: dmaib@me.com
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:57:28 AM
Subject: RV-List: Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER!
The paint shop that painted my airplane three years ago, used this stuff. http://www.papa-mike.com/cart/home.php
It has been fantastic. It has not yellowed and the paint shop said it will not
yellow. PM Research claims the same on their site. I replaced some on my nose
gear wheel pant and gear leg fairing after doing some work on them. It goes on
easily with a mixture of water/alcohol/and dish soap. Makes it very easy to apply.
The old stuff came off very easily. It appears to be the same stuff that
is on the front of my wife's car for rock protection. It is a bit thicker than
UHMW, so tends to rub the underside of the wing when used on the leading edge
of the flaps. It sounds like pretty much the same stuff flyboys sells. It is
very pricey compared to UHMW, but it is way better stuff.
--------
David Maib
RV-10 #40559
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=355738#355738
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| Subject: | Re: UHMW tape alternative - MUCH BETTER! |
Harry, sorry about the misunderstanding. The "old stuff" I was referring to, was
the PM Research material. I have never had any UHMW on my airplane. The paint
shop put the PM Research material on after the airplane was painted.
--------
David Maib
RV-10 #40559
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=355763#355763
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