JDowns
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Figured I'd pass along this product for those that are not aware of it.
Tesa tape is commonly used in European and higher end American cars. It's a PET cloth based exterior acrylic core adhesive wire loom tape. There are many product numbers for different applications but around the vehicle I typically use 51026 High Temp, which is commonly sold on Amazon as 51036. The tape has excellent abrasion and heat resistance and provides a buffer against vibrations. Unlike typical electrical tape it will remain flexible and won't harden and crack over time.
For interior work where you may need a bit more anti-vibration and less abrasion and chemical resistance there is a Fuzzy Interior product line.
A tip for when you have to solder joint wires together and then heat shrink the exposed wires. Solder can leave burs that will slowly wear through the heat shrink tubing due to vibrations. Wrap a single wrap of tape around your heat shrink, then bundle the next wire, and repeat for each wire, then create your wire loom. This will provide a buffer between the wires and prevent shorts. Where you zip tie your loom to the body you can add a few wraps as an additional cushion against vibrations and noise.
Tesa tape is commonly used in European and higher end American cars. It's a PET cloth based exterior acrylic core adhesive wire loom tape. There are many product numbers for different applications but around the vehicle I typically use 51026 High Temp, which is commonly sold on Amazon as 51036. The tape has excellent abrasion and heat resistance and provides a buffer against vibrations. Unlike typical electrical tape it will remain flexible and won't harden and crack over time.
For interior work where you may need a bit more anti-vibration and less abrasion and chemical resistance there is a Fuzzy Interior product line.
A tip for when you have to solder joint wires together and then heat shrink the exposed wires. Solder can leave burs that will slowly wear through the heat shrink tubing due to vibrations. Wrap a single wrap of tape around your heat shrink, then bundle the next wire, and repeat for each wire, then create your wire loom. This will provide a buffer between the wires and prevent shorts. Where you zip tie your loom to the body you can add a few wraps as an additional cushion against vibrations and noise.
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