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Old 10-07-2015, 11:03 AM
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Default UHMW Tape

Is there a local source of UHMW tape? Big box stores? Is this the same as Teflon tape?

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Old 10-07-2015, 11:26 AM
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McMaster Carr
Not the same as teflon tape
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Old 10-07-2015, 11:37 AM
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Was hoping not to have to order. Anyone know another source?
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Old 10-07-2015, 11:53 AM
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Hi Tom,
AERO in stock, Bath,Pa (Allentown) just north of you good source if you feel like making the drive.Grainger might have it in stock
RHill

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Old 10-07-2015, 12:58 PM
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The thin UHMW tape I got from McMaster-Carr is very good stuff. Permanent adhesion and seems to be holding up well.
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Old 10-07-2015, 02:22 PM
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Not typically available locally. I used to live in your area and couldn't recommend a local source.
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Old 10-07-2015, 03:22 PM
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If you're putting it on your aircraft, consider this far superior product:

http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/Pai...ilm-p/2301.htm

Available from other sources too, but usually in big rolls!
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Old 10-07-2015, 03:36 PM
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If you're putting it on your aircraft, consider this far superior product:

http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/Pai...ilm-p/2301.htm

Available from other sources too, but usually in big rolls!
Now, if I could just get the yellowed stuff off my flaps! Yuk!!
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Old 10-07-2015, 05:04 PM
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Now, if I could just get the yellowed stuff off my flaps! Yuk!!
Goo gone worked well for me.
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Now, if I could just get the yellowed stuff off my flaps! Yuk!!
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