Date:         Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:16:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <51F401E9.8070006@gmail.com>
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I used brake cleaner to degrease surface.

alistair


On 2013-07-27, at 10:22 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:

> Hmm -- I ordered a roll of this UHMW tape from McMaster
> <http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/3431/=nt0hh8> and can't get it to
> stick to the track. I scrubbed the area with 409, then 70% isopropyl
> alcohol, then paint thinner (mineral spirits), let it dry and tried
> putting the tape down on the lower roller track, and it don't stick.
> 
> Bit of a puzzle, this. Anyone have a stickum idea?
> 
> If I can get it to stick then I'll want to address the middle roller
> track hidden behind that dress panel on the outside of the van.
> 
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.
> 
> On 07/22/2013 12:32 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>> I've checked the archives on this, but I'm finding so many variations in the
>> price and thickness of this product I'd like to find out what thickness and
>> brand those have you who have done this used.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> For those who don't know about this mod see:
>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=381226
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I've seen it up to .030" inches thick for about $60, but that seems like it
>> would be better for the bottom track.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My philosophy is usually the bigger the better, including debt.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Stuart
>>