Russ Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 My 160 leaks water big time through the doors ( intend addressing the problem later) however I,m off to SE Qld soon, so........as a temp fix what is a guaranteed duck tape that will stay attached at 100 kts plus, to the outside of my right door/ cabin area. At least my leak problem will be halved by doing one door. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Downside to that is that I have used duct tape to seal the fuel filler cap and when I removed it there was gell coat that was pulling away...That said the coat had an edge next to the metal ring the filler cap sits in, around the doors there is no finished edge......but still...be careful.....I assume you are talking on the ground out in the open only? If you were to put a run of thin low stick masking tape (Blue masking tape) used in house painting first and then wider duct tape over the top the gell coat edge thing might be less an issue.... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GraemeM Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Use marine sikaflex Russ, it works great, and it comes in white too. Guaranteed to stop leaks. Graeme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Had the same problem a while ago Spoke to Jab and they supplied door sills that mostly fixed the problemI I found that water entered via the door catch, running down the seal and getting in there. Hit the 160 with a water spout, you will then find the entry point I believe that the later models are pretty well waterproof Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mriya Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 It would also be worth considering the safety implications of 'deactivating' an emergency exit... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I have found "One Hundred Mile an Hour" cloth tape really good on mine. It stays on, isn't affected by water when I wash the aircraft, and comes in a few colours as well as white. Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 100mph tape......is that "duck tape" via super cheap or motor cycle shops. Or is it another tape, sold by ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 100mph tape......is that "duck tape" via super cheap or motor cycle shops. Or is it another tape, sold by ?? Hi Russ Depends on your background, I guess It used to be a military secret and only came in khaki green but these days it can be purchased in a variety of colours as duct or duck tape. Pretty neat stuff! Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks, just needed to be sure that both terminologies of the tape were actually the same tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffasguts Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Lucaplast tape from the chemist is availiable in white Mick W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcK Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Gaffa tape I think is similar to 100mph tape. Cloth reinforced tape and will stick jelly to a wall. A good brand is 357 Gaffa and you can get it at bunnings. Not to sure how it will treat your surface finish and will probably leave a residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Duct tape is a smooth plastic tape, used for sealing airconditioning ducts. Useless for anything likely to get a bit of wind on it. gaffer or mile a minute tape is like cloth with a plastic outer and really good sticking surface. Good stuff. It has been said that that tape and WD40 will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi RussDepends on your background, I guess It used to be a military secret and only came in khaki green but these days it can be purchased in a variety of colours as duct or duck tape. Pretty neat stuff! Kaz We regularly use the "proper" 100mph tape to tape down test cabling on the side of helicopters that go up to somewhere around 150kts, the stuff from supercheap and bunnings looks like wet paper next to it. It does come in khaki green, and 6" wide, if your paint isn't stuck on good, it will pull it off. We also know it as "instant airframe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcK Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Gaffa tape is like the "force" it has a dark and a light side and it bonds the universe together.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Duct tape is a smooth plastic tape, used for sealing airconditioning ducts. Useless for anything likely to get a bit of wind on it. gaffer or mile a minute tape is like cloth with a plastic outer and really good sticking surface. Good stuff. It has been said that that tape and WD40 will fix anything. Like this Yenn? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That's what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Like this Yenn?[ATTACH=full]26592[/ATTACH] I get the feeling that Zip Ties should be on that chart somewhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 We regularly use the "proper" 100mph tape to tape down test cabling on the side of helicopters that go up to somewhere around 150kts, the stuff from supercheap and bunnings looks like wet paper next to it. It does come in khaki green, and 6" wide, if your paint isn't stuck on good, it will pull it off. We also know it as "instant airframe". And I get it where ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetjr Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Just use gaffa tape, little bit of heat helps leave paint behind Can get clear outdoor tape too which is clear plastic and is very goood Both in paint section at hardware shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I can get And I get it where ?? I can give you a military stock number.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Gorilla Tape is the go. We use it in motorcycle road racing and it doesn't move at 150 mph. Great stuff ................. see http://gorillaglue.com.au/eng/tapes/ Available in numerous engineering supplier type outlets and comes in small rolls too of various widths. Hope this helps. Regards Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The window of the Antique shop in Tocumwal …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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