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Duct tape (was: Front blower fix: Free and permanent)
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 08:02:18 -0700
...Here's an article I saved about the "quality" of duct tape: ----- POPULAR SCIENCE (December 1998) Tape That Doesn't Live Up to its...
Re: Duct tape (was: Front blower fix: Free and permanent)
Historical mailing list - mike
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:24:38 -0700
...Duct tape (was: Front blower fix: Free and permanent) > >> I carefully positioned the end of the tube right where I wanted the >> juice to...
Re: duct tape
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:14:01 -0400
now that I know that duct tape is crap, what should I use instead: the insulation in the engine compartment lid is somewhat falling...
duct tape residue
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:19:48 -0600
One of the best things to remove the adhesive from duct tape is.....Duct tape! Just rake a new piece of the same tape...
Re: duct tape
Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:18:58 -0400
...WORKS WELL IN HI TEMP AREAS dAN Karl Ploessl <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote: > now that I know that duct tape is crap...
Ur-tools
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 10:40:01 EST
Ron Van Ness sings the praises of bungee cords, but I think duct tape was created DAYS earlier in Genesis. You can do lots...
removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:38:05 EST
on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and the PO duct taped a tarp over the hatch.. how does one get...
Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:28:16 -0800
...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? > > > >on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and > >the PO duct taped a tarp over...
Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:33:54 -0600
...Straight hoses will > benfit from a roll of duct tape. > regards gary > > Duct tape is very sticky and wide, but it softens when it...
Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:25:13 -0800
A deluxe version of the duct tape cupholders is two rolls of duct tape taped together and then the whole thing taped to the...
Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:23:41 -0800
...how does one get the resitual duct tape gummyness > off the paint without harming it? > thanks.. > > chris > >
Re: Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:31:22 -0800
...be as satisfactory." I know Nashua duct tape is not worth buying IMHO! I do like Gorilla Tape, and quality (3M?) duct tape. John
Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 17 Apr 97 10:19:47 PDT
...the "riggers tape" (better than Duct Tape) or a roll of finely crafted Schwartzwalder Special Autobahn Certified non phospate duct tape. I shall continue...
/f Re: Ur-tools
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:52:01 -0500 (CDT)
Yea, and a can of WD-40 and a match totally neutralizes any positive effect of duct tape or bungee cords (or proper maintenance...
Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:44:01 -0500
...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? > on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and the PO duct > taped > a tarp over...
Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500
...Mike JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and the PO duct taped > a tarp over the...
Re: duct tape
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 13:50:21 -0600
...WORKS WELL IN HI TEMP AREAS > dAN > > Karl Ploessl <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote: > >> now that I know that duct tape is crap...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Kristin G. Burke
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:17:30 -0400
clear duct tape at your local ACE HARDWARE (They have lots of colors too) but I digress--- item #4184537 --Kristin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 21:56:50 -0500
...Clear packaging tape isn't duct tape. However, there >IS< clear duct tape nowadays. From: "Kim Brennan" -------------------- Clip ------------------------------ Oh! Mercy me! I gotta' get...
Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
...I then soaked a rag with the WD40 and the rest > >came off. > > Always remember that the Volksinstitute Fur Physiche reports: > > Duct tape --- Holds...
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: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:54:15 -0800
...Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder >A deluxe version of the duct tape cupholders is > two rolls of duct tape taped together and...
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: 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: 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: Duct tape, goose tape, gun tape and mirror fixes.
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 14:25:52 -0700
...Duct tape, goose tape, gun tape and mirror fixes. > In a message dated 10/7/01 7:12:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > al...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 22:31:21 -0400
...Clear packaging tape isn't duct tape. However, there >IS< clear duct tape nowadays. On Aug 27, 2004, at 4:15 PM, Stan Wilder...
Re: best lube for sliding door
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 17:00:08 -0700
Just yankin' your tape, chief. I'll bet the stuff works really well in ductwork. The other helo blade tape I read about recently...
Re: fresh air vents
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:56:11 -0500
...I use the 2" foil tape that is used in Airconditioning duct sealing. Masking tape dries and really makes a mess, duct tape is...
Re: Lower door vents taped up?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 02:44:56 EDT
...While poking around my front doors on my 90 GL, I > noticed > some black tape similar to duct tape covering the body cutout 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: Ur-tools
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Fri, 7 Jun 1996 20:44:10 -0400 (EDT)
...Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648 wrote: > Ron Van Ness sings the praises of bungee cords, but I think duct tape was > created DAYS...
Removal of Duct tape made easy!
Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 06:14:16 -0500
Hello from Atlanta--try Goof Off solvent---sold in hdwre stores and HomeDepot--to remove old duct tape residue. Just spot check to see...
Duct tape over air intake
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 10 May 1997 20:30:05 -0400
...had covered what appears to be the fresh air intake with duct tape. I remember seeing some mention of this on the list. What...
duct tape sticky residue removed
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:04:26 -0400
...duct tape sticky residue removed To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-461)
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 19:32:22 -0700
...duct tape > > now that I know that duct tape is crap, what should I use instead: > the insulation in the engine compartment lid is...
Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:15:17 -0400
...They are > >WARNING, Will Robinson!!! > >a gentle reminder: > >Duct Tape can be applied to body parts. it hurts like hell as it removes > several...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 22:52:36 -0400
...Clear packaging tape isn't duct tape. However, there >IS< >clear duct tape nowadays. > > >On Aug 27, 2004, at 4:15 PM, Stan Wilder...
Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:37:46 -0400
...Duct tape --- Holds the universe together; WD-40 ------- Takes the universe apart. We are in the test phase of determining whether drywall screws are...
Re: Duct tape (was: Front blower fix: Free and permanent)
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:38:37 EDT
...COM writes: << "Of all the things we tested," says Sherman, "only duct tape failed. It failed reliably and quite often catastrophically.">> Oh yes! Your...
Who has the duct tape?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:39:48 -0500
...http://blackhead.netfirms.com/who_has_the_duct_tape.htm Stan ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for...
Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:41:00 -0800
...Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder > Sorry, should have added "free" cup holder.
Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:20:36 -0800
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
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...
Re: Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:31:20 -0700
...The true wonders of gaf tape should be experienced by those who currently worship in the House of Duct... The adhesive is pressure sensitive...
Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:08:53 +0000
...duct tape sticky residue removed > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the...
Re: best lube for sliding door
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 18:56:15 -0400
No, not 'aluminized' cloth duct tape. Extra-sticky adhesive on real heavy-gauge aluminum tape. It's called 'speed tape'. I have some. Great...
Re: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:06:21 -0500
Hi, One of the best ways I've found to remove duct tape and bumper stickers, etc.,is to spray the item with WD...
duct tape sticky residue removed
Historical mailing list - Robert Young
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:01:56 -0700
The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the dash with duct tape so I decided to open them...
Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:17:03 -0500
Duct tape has worked really great for me in repairs to my front seat. I don't slide around anymore and it keeps all...
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...
Re: Who has the duct tape?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:06:28 -0500
...getting photo of your boobs duct taped together circulated on the internet,....priceless." Border of the photo had Mississippi State logo on it. couldn...
Re: Intermittent noise from rear
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 12:31:47 -0800
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
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...
Where Vanagons go to die?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:17:28 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
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: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:28:09 +0000
...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral > spirits >Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:48:26 -0500 > >Peanut butter might be the...
Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:41:31 -0800
...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral >> spirits >> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:48:26 -0500 >> >> Peanut butter might be the...
Re: /F Red Green quote
Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 22:03:14 EST
As Red green always says, "Duct Tape..the handyman's secret weapon." Brad Spear '72 Westy '87 Syncro GL In a message dated 30...
Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:01:12 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...