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Wiring harness tape


VWJake

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Just wanted to share this info with those are contemplating rewrapping their harnesses but don’t know there are other options besides vinyl tape from the hardware store.

 

I present to you the closest thing to the original tape that I’ve ever found.

 

Tesa brand 51036

 

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Before I knew about that stuff (BTW,where do you get Tesa tape?) I used black bias tape from a sewing/fabric store (ask your female friend what bias tape is if you're not sure).

 

I've also seen hockey stick tape used with good results.

 

mike

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1 hour ago, zambo said:

How much of that tape (like how many rolls) to re-wrap the engine bay for example?

Thanks.

I should be able to say for sure by the end of the day today. I’m going to guess 2 with plenty of leftover. 

 

Mike- Amazon is where I ordered mine as well. 10 rolls for about $38. We’ve got plenty of Euro cars around the shop that will benefit from this purchase. 

 

‘76- If it does it’s very minimal. It is fabric after all. I’ll pay closer attention today and report back. 

 

I want to get some of the “fleece” tape that Tesa makes as well. The VAG cars have this on interior wiring. Helps reduce squeaks/rattles/etc.

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1 hour ago, VWJake said:

I want to get some of the “fleece” tape that Tesa makes as well. The VAG cars have this on interior wiring. Helps reduce squeaks/rattles/etc.

 

That's interesting.

Dave.

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7 hours ago, mike said:

Before I knew about that stuff (BTW,where do you get Tesa tape?) I used black bias tape from a sewing/fabric store (ask your female friend what bias tape is if you're not sure).

 

I've also seen hockey stick tape used with good results.

 

mike

Follow this link and scroll down.... we sell the good Tesa tape. It has very little stretch to it, but for tight branch / "T's" I tear it in half and make nice snug wraps, leaving it full width for the remainder of the harness wrapping. It's gorgeous stuff. Doesn't attract dust and lint. Looks factory. The only stuff I ever use. About $8 a roll. Takes less than 2 rolls to do an entire engine bay. Maybe 3 to do an entire car. 

 

I can also get Genuine BMW Tesa tape, but it's $20+ per roll. Now I go to the source! :-)

 

Link for tape:

 

https://www.maximillianblog.com/blog/sale-german-hazet-brand-tools

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