HELICOPTER TAPE.

[SusiBus]

Having committed to the purchase of two Brompton's as touring aids for our Calis, these will do a fair bit of to and frowing from the bike rack. So I'm interested in protecting their paintwork.
How?
Helicopter tape, 3M or other?
Wet or dry application?

Any advise welcome. Thanks.

 

[s2bear]

Having committed to the purchase of two Brompton's as touring aids for our Calis, these will do a fair bit of to and frowing from the bike rack. So I'm interested in protecting their paintwork.
How?
Helicopter tape, 3M or other?
Wet or dry application?

Any advise welcome. Thanks.

I used heli tape. Warmed it and the frame with a hairdryer and applied it dry with a felt squeegee

 

[OGII]

We keep ours inside. Great bits of kit.

If you want cheap and lightweight bags to store them the Ikea Dimpa ones are a good choice.

 

[Perfectos]

Helli tape applied dry, warm it up first, then again when applied.

doesnt need to be Helicopter tape, although helicopter tape is reassuringly thick, (but expensive) just clear tape that’s thick enough to provide protection.

 

[Camperfamily]

Custom cut kit for Brompton:

BROMPTON 2014 on

At invisiFRAME we have developed a custom cut, size and finish specific protection kit for your frame. The kit has been designed to maximise coverage but to also be user friendly. The kit is cut from 3M or XPEL automotive grade non yellowing film that is used in NASCAR and off road motor sports...

www.invisiframe.co.uk

Your decision on whether the investment is worth it over standard heli tape, however I use Invisiframe for carbon mountain bike frames and their kits are second to none. Virtually invisible when installed correctly (which I get a local bike shop to do)

 

[paul_f]

The powder coat on them is pretty tough. Ours get bashed in the garage and don't have any chips. They will show rust stains at joins from being outside though

 

[Loz]

Bike Tapes – Viking Industrial Products Ltd

www.vikingtapes.co.uk

 

[haydnw2]

Custom cut kit for Brompton:

BROMPTON 2014 on

At invisiFRAME we have developed a custom cut, size and finish specific protection kit for your frame. The kit has been designed to maximise coverage but to also be user friendly. The kit is cut from 3M or XPEL automotive grade non yellowing film that is used in NASCAR and off road motor sports...

www.invisiframe.co.uk

Your decision on whether the investment is worth it over standard heli tape, however I use Invisiframe for carbon mountain bike frames and their kits are second to none. Virtually invisible when installed correctly (which I get a local bike shop to do)

+1 for invisiframe fitted by one of their dealers.

 

[Chris_BLG_Ocean]

This is the stuff we use on our aircraft, comes in different thicknesses and widths


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[GrumpyGranddad]

This is the stuff we use on our aircraft, comes in different thicknesses and widths


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Hi @Chris_BLG_Ocean, do you know what is the brand and who resells it?

 

[SusiBus]

This is the stuff we use on our aircraft, comes in different thicknesses and widths


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Is it 3M tape? Do you apply it wet or dry?
I'm currently thinking of buy a roll 3M, being a well known producer of quality tapes. In fact I think I've read they invented helicopter tape.
On our Brompton's, when they arrive. It's turning into like waiting for our California to be delivered! I don't think I will go for a full body kit, but just apply in the very vulnerable places, i.e. where the pedals bang when folded, and where the cables rub. We're paying enough for the bikes, I would hope the quality of the paint will resist a fair amount of normal wear and tear anyway.

 

[Chris_BLG_Ocean]

Having committed to the purchase of two Brompton's as touring aids for our Calis, these will do a fair bit of to and frowing from the bike rack. So I'm interested in protecting their paintwork.
How?
Helicopter tape, 3M or other?
Wet or dry application?

Any advise welcome. Thanks.

So there are a few suppliers, mainly American but these were 3M and AMT but we just demand a stock number and have no idea on which manufacturer will turn up.


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[Borris]

Why's it called Helicopter tape?

I've flown in helicopters on many occasions. Don't tell me they're held together with tape.

 

[Chris_BLG_Ocean]

Why's it called Helicopter tape?

I've flown in helicopters on many occasions. Don't tell me they're held together with tape.

We know it at Anti-fretting tape, we all know helicopters are thousands of parts rotating around a oil leak


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[Borris]

We know it at Anti-fretting tape, we all know helicopters are thousands of parts rotating around a oil leak


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Hmm "Anti fretting tape". Is it to stop the passengers worrying?

 

[Louis II]

I believe it was originally developed to protect the leading edge of composite helicopter rotors from getting worn away by dust & sand.

 

[Chris_BLG_Ocean]

Hmm "Anti fretting tape". Is it to stop the passengers worrying?

Because the pilots don’t like the term “Bodge tape” apparently


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[Perfectos]

Helicopter Tape​

Many things that you use on a day-to-day basis originated for military use. This is true for paint protection film. In the mid-1950s during the Vietnam War, the military looked for a way to protect and extend the life of helicopter rotor blades. The rotor blades were being damaged by flying debris during landing and take-off. The military received a solution for their problem in the form of helicopter tape, a thermoplastic urethane that could be applied to rotor blades for protection without hindering performance.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CLEAR BRA & PAINT PROTECTION FILM

The history of paint protection film and how it came to be is explained by XPEL, the industry leaders of paint protection film and window tinting.

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Paint Protection Film: A Brief History

In our latest blog, we discuss the history of paint protection film. We explore the benefits and why you should think about this protection method.

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