UHMW Anti Friction Tape

[TXFlyGuy]

My painter suggested using this UHMW tape on my gear doors, and flaps, to prevent "scuffing" the paint in this area.

Has anyone here used this? Is there a particular brand that is better?

Thanks!

[Ted RV8]

https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...oduct=uhmwtape

Flyboys carried it also but couldn?t find it on their website.

[TXFlyGuy]

Originally Posted by Ted RV8

https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...oduct=uhmwtape

Flyboys carried it also but couldn?t find it on their website.

Does this tape hold up well, for a long time? Have you used it?

Thanks!

[Ted RV8]

Holds up well but will yellow when exposed to the elements.
Been on my plane for 12 years and still functions fine even though it’s yellowed.
The flyboys stuff was said to hold up better to the yellowing.

[TXFlyGuy]

I see it is available through Aircraft Spruce also. Plus Amazon.

[chrispratt]

Originally Posted by TXFlyGuy

Has anyone here used this? Is there a particular brand that is better?

Thanks!

I used it for my flaps. 14 years and counting. I put it on the underside of wing where the flap retracts rather than the flap itself so that if it yellows you won't see it. It will scuff the paint a little but not noticeably. And certainly won't show when the flaps are fully retracted.

An option, if you have silver or gray wings, is to use a stainless tape that is mentioned in posts elsewhere on this site. Search the Forums for it as people seem pretty happy with that.

Chris

[TXFlyGuy]

Originally Posted by chrispratt

I used it for my flaps. 14 years and counting. I put it on the underside of wing where the flap retracts rather than the flap itself so that if it yellows you won't see it. It will scuff the paint a little but not noticeably. And certainly won't show when the flaps are fully retracted.

An option, if you have silver or gray wings, is to use a stainless tape that is mentioned in posts elsewhere on this site. Search the Forums for it as people seem pretty happy with that.

Chris

Thanks. I will look into that.

Northwest Regional? Aero Valley? I'm in Denton, KDTO.

[erich weaver]

The uhmw tape sucks. It yellows and gets brittle over time. The good stuff is available from Flyboys or from PM Research. More expensive for a reason.
It should be applied to whatever surface you are trying to protect.

Erich

[chrispratt]

Originally Posted by TXFlyGuy

Thanks. I will look into that.

Northwest Regional? Aero Valley? I'm in Denton, KDTO.

Northwest Regional for now. Hopefully Aero Valley in the near future.

[TXFlyGuy]

Originally Posted by erich weaver

The uhmw tape sucks. It yellows and gets brittle over time. The good stuff is available from Flyboys or from PM Research. More expensive for a reason.
It should be applied to whatever surface you are trying to protect.

Erich

Thanks, found the websites. PM Research.