REFLECTOR: Prop tape Was: Flight video N17010

[John Dibble]

I use 3M 8674.  I bought a roll of it, but it looks like now they sell 
it by the foot.  I taper the ends different from the IVO SS tape for 
better protection (see pic).  Also, if the tape gets damaged I cut out 
the damaged part and butt a new piece next to it.

John

On 7/15/2012 1:28 PM, Laurence Coen wrote:
> John,
> I never had the stainless come off but fine sand ate it up real fast.  
> Propguard was much better at protecting the prop but was pricey.  I 
> got some of the cheap tape from AS but it came off in chunks in flight 
> along with those scary vibrations.  Which AS tape did you   use?  The 
> 3M or Aerosheild.
> Larry Coen
> N136LC
>
> *From:* John Dibble <mailto:aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:52 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
> <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Flight video N17010
>
> On 7/15/2012 5:31 AM, Chris Barber wrote:
>> There didn't seem to be. I had flight four yesterday. Everything was 
>> going fine when I felt a vibration from the back. Not severe but I 
>> took the closest runway and landed.
>>
>> Upon landing I discovered the leading edge tape from one of the prob 
>> blades had departed and another looked as if it was ready to do the 
>> same.
>>
>> I need to figure out why. These stainless steal tapes are quite 
>> difficult to remove as I replaced them following ground testing but 
>> now are not staying attached. IVO. Has a online vid describing the 
>> installation including superglue along the edge of the tape, which I 
>> followed, but still have the issue. Perhaps some of the super 77 
>> adhesive by 3M?
>>
>> Thoughts from the collective are welcome.
>>
>> Chris
> I've had similar problems with the IVO SS tape.  I switched to 
> Propguard which sticks great and protects better than the SS tape.  
> Now I use leading edge tape from A/S which is 1/2 the price and works 
> just as well.
>
> John
>
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