Date:         Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:49:22 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
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Mineral spirits is oil. I think I may have found the problem. Clean with
lacquer thinner and try again. Someone mentioned brake cleaner, that should
work too.

Jim


On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 12:22 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hmm -- I ordered a roll of this UHMW tape from McMaster
> <http://www.mcmaster.com/#**catalog/119/3431/=nt0hh8<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<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
>>
>>