Kevin McCready 83 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 This morning I'll be fitting a spreader boot. The opposite side boot is taped around and around the spreader and has lasted for years. So I'm hoping for recommendations for anti-UV tape, or the best adhesive tape for the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 640 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 have you considered the shroud roller if to protect sail on spreader? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMW56 12 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hi Kevin, 3M make some good outdoor quality tapes. There are various types depending on whether you need stretch, strength or self amalgamating properties. I suggest visiting an electrical wholesaler as they will carry the professional quality products and should be able to advise on which one to use. Be prepared to pay a bit more than your standard insulating tape from the local hardware shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 640 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 seem to recall a tape that stretched and stuck to itself,havent seen it for years but worked well,soft rubber type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 You could use white UV sticky back, the stuff used for UV strips on sails. Lasts about 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 seem to recall a tape that stretched and stuck to itself,havent seen it for years but worked well,soft rubber type. Self amalgamating tape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cj! 19 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Self amalgamating tape It's pretty good stuff to keep on hand. I used it repair a blown intercooler hose and it lasted a year before I got around to replacing the hose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 000 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 40 or more years ago the old Post and Telegraph cable jointers used self amalgamating tape on those new-fangled plastic sheathed telephone cables. It was excellent stuff to have on the boat and totally melded together into a homogenous mass. The modern stuff doesn't seem to do that and in my opinion is nowhere near as good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 89 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 The self amalgamating tape is designed for 'outdoor' use .... it is reported to be heat-, sunlight-, and weather-resistant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I used that self amalgamating tape on my spreaders and it's lasted two years, starting to come off now on one side, not bad really. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 We used this in the Telecommunications biz outdoor for waterproofing coax connections https://nz.rs-online.com/web/p/self-amalgamating-tapes/1921605/ Been to coastal sites 3+ years old and it's still had to be cut away. It works well, A few times we did have water make it's way in due to improper application so we added this: https://www.3mnz.co.nz/3M/en_NZ/company-nz/all-3m-products/~/3M-Scotchkote-Electrical-Coating-FD-440-mL/?N=5002385+3291082225&rt=rud over the top, havent had any issues so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Thanks everyone for all your responses. I think I'll go for the self-amalgamating option. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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