What frame protection tape do you use with long term success ?

[Kim Hetzel]

I am considering buying some clear frame protection tape to protect my Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. "L" while it is relatively still new.

I did some homework. The brand names that I came up with are:

*RideWrap kit
*invisiFRAME
*Lizard Skins Clear Protective frame kit
*3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8671
*3M Clear Paint Surface Protection Vinyl Film
*Effetto Mariposa Shelter Protective Tape

I am wondering what tape have you used that has weathered exceedingly very well over a very long time from road beausage ?

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

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I used some 3M tape meant for wrapping car hoods and fenders for protection. I cut it into pieces that fit around the tubes of my bike. I primarily wrapped the main triangle of one bike to keep frame bags from killing the paint. This tape applies fairly easily and seems to last without fading.  I bought mine here:

Robert Tilley

San Diego, CA

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[Ed Carolipio]

I use the ISC Surface Protection ("Helicopter") tape. Good flexibility and adhesiveness but peels off easily and doesn't leave a residue. I can't comment on it being weathered but it stays flexible for years, doesn't come off, and doesn't yellow with age. I just buy a 1" wide roll and it lasts forever. http://www.racerstape.com/rtp.html

--Ed C.

[Brian Turner]

2nd vote here for the ISC helicopter tape. I’ve used it on my bikepacking rigs for years. It goes on very easily (I apply it “wet” as per the instructions). The best part is that it does not leave any adhesive residue.

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[Tom Norton]

Wondering  if the helicopter  tape  would  work  on a Ortlieb rack? Would it wrap  around  the small  diameter  tubing. 

Thanks, 

Tom

[Patrick Moore]

I've got a package of Ortlieb clear stick-on tape that they call "foil" meant to protect painted racks from pannier hooks. Anyone who wants it is welcome to it (you be patient and I'll pay postage).

It might work well for frame protection, but I could not get it to work well on rack tubes.

[Tom Norton]

Patrick,  why didn't  it work on rack tubes? Was it not flexible? 

[Kevin D norcal - santa rosa]

3rd vote for ISC surface protection/helicopter tape.  I got the 2" wide roll but 1" would probably catch most everything.  I usually put a wrap under the front derailleur clamp, some at the head tube where cables rub, etc.  And yeah, it always comes off cleanly.

[Patrick Moore]

It didn't stick down perfectly and was always in a state of incipient unraveling. 

If you want an almost irremovable tape application for rack tubes, wrap the tubes in 3 layers of cheap electricians' tape and leave it for 5 years.

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[Kim Hetzel]

A big thank-you to one and all as well as to other members that will contribute their experiences and suggestions to my post of inquiry what frame protection tape you use. I appreciate it. You have been a great help.

I am going to buying some ISC Surface Protection "Helicopter" Tape and try it out.

Kim Hetzel

in very cold Yelm, WA.