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Super silicon tape: new price, heads up
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 15 May 2012 12:21:24 -0500
It goes by a number of names, but I think everyone here knows that I am referring to the rescue-type tape that has...
Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 15 Apr 96 23:42:30 CDT
...then, Ed Gould added to the fray: >I like to think of drywall screws as a compliment to duct tape. They are WARNING, Will...
Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Mon, 3 May 2010 09:28:37 -0700
...It wore a small hole through one and I fixed it with silicone tape (thanks, Paul!). Drove 500 miles home with that repair and...
Clear Tape
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:55:11 -0600
OK Guys, Enough of this clear tape stuff, and the grossly expensive protective "films" which are precut at the dealer. The true answer is...
Re: What Music???
Historical mailing list - Becky Bos
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 01:22:17 -0400
...so you have a slow tape, a traffic tape, and a highway cruising tape. or a sitting-around-the-campfire-winding-down tape. mixing...
Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:50 -0700
I discovered "Rescue Tape" last Friday at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (WA State). They had a sales/demo booth and were offering...
Re: electrical insulation - source for fusion or silicone tape
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 3 Sep 2006 13:12:57 -0400
Joy et al, The was a discussion yesterday about fusion tape although it was called silicone tape that started under '85 geysering coolant" and...
Re: LED backup lights update
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:42:34 -0800
Well I finally finished the aluminum tape around my led backup bulbs. I had done one side a few weeks ago and did the...
Rescue tape..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:00:53 -0700
I just realized that I fixed a hose in my inline VW powered van almost 4yrs ago, using that silicone tape called various names...
Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 May 2010 01:58:10 -0400
At 01:44 AM 5/3/2010, Roger Whittaker wrote: >dear rescue tape >does anyone have a link to see this tape so we...
Liquid electrical tape????
Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 13:34:46 -0700
Does a product exist that acts like liquid electrical tape for resealing cracks in wiring insulation? I've come across so many places where...
Re: Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:33:48 -0500
...Hineline wrote: >Or, tape it up with duct tape, as David suggests, and motor on. Hey! I didn't *suggest* it, just offered it...
"Clear Tape" on the wheel well? WAS Seam rust. Yuck.
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 07:53:12 -0400
...The adhesive used for the tape has effectively "welded" the tape on there; it will not come off without a fight. How do you...
Re: Can someone identify these wires ... And ... Propane lines
Historical mailing list
Sat, 7 Apr 2007 13:57:37 EDT
...and you should NEVER used duct tape as masking tape!!! they make that quick release painters tape.. the green yellow or blue tape..for...
Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 20:23:33 -0800
I used to get 4" wide rolls of duct tape from a local supply joint to use in my business. Pulling strips off of...
Re: more choices in custom wheels...the term "conical",
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:48:23 -0700
...It is a 60 degree tapered hole/seating surface. Prestige Wheel (www.prestigewheel.com) is where I purchased my lugs from, they offer 14...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:23:38 -0400
...If he uses duct tape over the rust holes and then repaints with thick house paint and a roller he can still qualify. Seen...
emegency hose tape
Historical mailing list - BillM
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:16:16 -0500
...Xtreme Tape 10 ft Single Roll Black item no: 43407 as always ymmv, Bill
Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:41:05 -0800
Are you saying that there are vanagons out there WITHOUT a roll of duct tape between the seats? How would you do field repairs?
Re: Coolant hose tape
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:10:38 -0400
I checked with two local stores and they gave me blank look on silicone tape. Where did you find it? I ended up getting...
Re: Slider Quietening
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 4 Jul 2012 19:15:51 -0400
...The site you linked to describes the ptfe tape as "demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers" A wrapped roller on a taped track might...
Re: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:28:09 +0000
But then how do you get the tape residue off of the raccoons? Just trading one problem for another. Joe T. >From: mordo <helmut...
Re: VW noise recordings (PROGRESS UPDATE!)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 04 Jan 1997 16:11:43 -0500 (EST)
I gave Der Wagonwerks a call and orderd a tape too....the guy on the other end is having fun with this! I aked...
Re: Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:42 -0500
---- Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Can anyone recall what we discussed previously as the best quality rescue tape? I thought there was...
RE: CBC Radio Interview...
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Jul 1996 20:57:36 -0500
...It is about 15 minutes long. > I also have a tape of the CBC Morningside interview, taped for my by a friend in Vancouver...
Re: Rescue tape: Amazing stuff.!
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 4 May 2016 10:08:04 -0700
...Rescue Tape works very well. I fixed the small elbow coolant hose out of the heat exchanger on a trip and forgot about it...
Re: FS VW Audi Porsche' training tapes
Historical mailing list - walkingboss
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:12:58 -0600
Another in a long list of shameless plugs Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche' VHS training tapes on Ebay.......Item #280435589607 15% discount to list members as...
tape
Historical mailing list - dawn
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 17:07:54 -0700
Would one of the Tiico Chain Tapers who has yet to make a copy for someone else please email me. I would like to...
Re: 5+years on Rescue Tape.. Fri post
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 1 Sep 2017 15:08:39 -0700
after wrapping the rescue tape around the hose, I put a couple zip ties around it.. one one each end and one right on...
Re: Has anyone ever...
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:06:39 EDT
In a message dated 8/17/01 1:21:10 PM, killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Duct Tape... Lots of Duct Tape. tim obrien...
Re: Door vents
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 14:41:34 -0700
...the grill is taped up with black tape. > > Does anyone know what these grills are for and why they are taped up? > > Thanks > Todd...
Re: VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:19:05 -0500
...The designation is M10x1k, and from what I've gathered the 1k stands for "keg" which is apparently a german tapered thread designation. (The...
Re: Rescue tape..
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:18:31 -0500
...I did some amazing (but not like > > yours!) repairs with rescue tape and I finally ran out of the two rolls I > > bought at...
Re: Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 31 Oct 2003 06:06:38 -0800
I still have some of this tape left if anyone would still like some. Let me know how many feet you want and where...
Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:29:08 -0400
At 09:26 AM 9/14/2009, Mike Collum wrote: >Jeff Lincoln wrote: >>is it just called Rescue Tape? > >There are probably other brands...
plastic water
Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:19:50 -0700
...I had to remove some kind of tape from the unit and discoveved that the bottom of the pump was simply taped in place...
Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 May 2000 09:35:18 -0700
As a general rule...don't use any teflon tape on gas line connections. One problem with it is the chance of bits of...
Installing a tape deck into 69 bus
Historical mailing list
23 Aug 94 14:55 EDT
...Installing a tape deck into 69 bus Thought I had this one wrapped but JC Whipme didn't carry it any more. I need...
Re: Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:19:10 -0700
this tape is not like a mirro, but a matte surface that disperses the light so it looks like a warm glow instead of...
Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:59:22 EDT
...Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom sections together! Mark in AK (the state with the...
Re: tape gum remover?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:43:19 -0800
...tape gum remover? >I took it off yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape gunk >all over my...
Screen Window For '88 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Marlin K. Troutman
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:55:16 -0400
Gaffers Tape is a much better choice over duct tape but it is quite expensive and it too will leave a residue if hit...
tape gum remover?
Historical mailing list - DIGEST Kristin Dewey
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:11:07 EST
...I covered the sunroof in my subaru with clear plastic sheeting and duct tape, because it was in the downpours we had last week...
Coolant hose tape
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:17:08 -0400
A while back someone posted a link to some emergency tape you can carry for patching coolant tubes. I can't find it in...
"Clear Tape" on wheel well
Historical mailing list - Jeff Klender
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:38:37 EDT
...The secret to removing the clear tape Is use a heat gun ( A blow dryer on high). It will soften the plastic up. My...
Re: Yikes, Crosswired Battery!
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Jun 2002 14:39:12 -0700
Buy some red electrical tape and tape the appropriate terminal wire with the red tape so this does not happen to you again. I...
Re: Door vents
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 19:18:26 CDT
...so rather than redo the door panel (to produce one without the cutout for the grills), they just taped the outlet over (so you...
Re: How to reseal propane connection?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only tapered...
GoWesty slider door screen
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:17:04 -0500
Bonnie replaced the broken zipper on the screen with hook and loop tape while we were in Spokane visiting our daughter and family. She...
free radio/tapeplayer from 88
Historical mailing list - marty guinn
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:56:05 -0400
but, it only plays the tape on one side. radio worked fine. email me off list please. thanks, marty _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of...
Re: When is The Vanagon Rescue Tape not Rescue tape?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:06:16 -0600
...Results to be confirmed or denied eventually.At 01:19 AM 1/25/2011, Stacy Schneider wrote: > Steer clear . "Rescue Tape" works . Someone on...
Re: Emblems
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:29:31 -0400
The NEW one is held on only with double sided foam tape. The "Vanagon GL" and the "Volkswagen VW" emblems are held in place...
Re: Antenna source and install hints
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:44:55 -0700
...I had some 1/4" wide copper tape with adhesive backing. I could tape the copper tape on the popup top in a dipole...
Re: tape gum remover?
Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:28:41 EST
I took it off yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape gunk all over my paint. Is there...
Re: Billy bones
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:18:49 EST
...It is in the form of a thick, elastic tape which melds into a solid mass when applied. It is used to make waterproof...
Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 2 May 2010 22:44:50 -0700
dear rescue tape does anyone have a link to see this tape so we can all get a roll ... er ... each get a roll...
Re: Liquid electrical tape????
Historical mailing list - David Hally
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:50:20 -0700
...Dave Hally --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > "Liquid Tape" by a company called "Plasti Dip", or 3M's 14853 > "Electrical > Coating". I haven...
Re: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
Historical mailing list - GMac999
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:02:50 -0800
...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits But then how do you get the tape residue off of the raccoons? Just...
Re: FYI: Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Tape - Sounds like a solution for on the road leaks?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:11:35 -0500
thats what i first thought of when i read it also, 3M rubber tape. that stuff is a nightmare to get off after its...
RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 May 1996 17:35:48 -0700
Anyone know more about problems using teflon tape on oil pressure fittings? ---------- >From: Jeff_Lorentzen@adventure.com[SMTP:Jeff_Lorentzen@adventure.com] Sent: Wednesday...