The Baron
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 05:56 AM |
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Maplins Self Amalgamating Tape
I have puchased some Maplins self amalgamating tape to finish off my sharp edges, How long does it take to 'go off', can I speed up this
process?
Cheers,
The Baron
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Macbeast
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 06:37 AM |
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You don't have to wait for it to go off. You stretch it as you put it on, to the point where you think it might break , and it sticks to itself.
Ie. you wrap it round and round on itself.
It might harden a bit with time and it doesn't like sunlight but it's ready as soon as you put it on.
[Edited on 16/6/07 by Macbeast]
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 06:40 AM |
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I used to use this stuff when I worked for BT. The golden rule is to stretch it until it is half its original width and wrap it around the item. It
bonds instantly - but only to itself.
[Edited on 16-6-07 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Russell
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 09:22 AM |
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Beware! Use of self-amalgamating tape was a fail point in my first SVA. You have to "use stuff that a manufacturer would use"
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Jasper
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 10:14 AM |
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Typical SVA - I used it on the steering arms and passed - it's also useful to stop rust on threads etc - great stuff....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 11:06 AM |
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Russell
REDUCE YOUR AVATAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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