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Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 5:17 pm
by funkaholik
What have people used to replace the black rubber coating on the bendable tabs in the engine bay & on the frame that hold the wiring harnesses? Is there some type of paint-on rubber that does a good job of replicating what was there from the factory? I thought about plasti-dip, but thought I'd see if someone else has already discovered the best thing to use. I searched several terms on the forum, but couldn't find anything.
Thanks!
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 6:06 pm
by spriso
Liquid filled double wall heat shrink does an amazing job for this. A quick blast with the heat gun and it looks better than new...
Michael
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 6:14 pm
by funkaholik
Thanks, Michael! I searched for that online, and I seem to only find "adhesive lined" double wall heat shrink. Is that the same thing?
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 6:19 pm
by spriso
There are many names, but yes, you want the adhesive lined product. It is also known as heavy wall heat shrink-- I would get a kit like this:
https://www.specialized.net/hs-kit-thom ... gKZCPD_BwE
Michael
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 6:30 pm
by notoptoy
I used a clear plastic hose. I like the idea of the heat shrink though.
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 7:18 pm
by funkaholik
Perfect. Thanks again, Michael. If it's good enough for your beautiful creations, it's good enough for my beater!
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 7:24 pm
by eye
Michael knows everything
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 7:45 pm
by mwegener111
Just purchased a box on Amazon. Thanks for the guidance!
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 9:44 pm
by spriso
Just be careful with the heat gun when you install it, not to overheat the paint, I like to wave it around, not just staying in one location.
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 11:57 pm
by Linda
Harbor Freight has it by the roll or assortment, including marine- grade
https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=heat%20shrink
Linda
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 6:36 pm
by bakerjf
These fit perfectly right off the bat, are made for this very purpose, and look great. They come in every size to fit every tab in the Roadster.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/261511375497
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 7:55 pm
by C.Costine
My '67 has nothing on any of the tabs. Is it supposed to?
Re: Rubber coated tabs in engine bay / on frame
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:59 pm
by Habitat.pat
Does anyone have a map of the use of all the tabs under the hood on a 67.5? The main tabs I am trying to figure out are the tabs on each side of the hump on the firewall down low. I think they might be for the battery to starter cable.
Also, on the left side of the engine compartment on the horizontal flat at the bottom of the body, a bit ahead of the fuse box. I don't see anything that lines up with it. Brake line is nowhere close.
Peace,
Pat