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> Gaffer's Tape for Re-wrapping Harness Authentically., But how do you find the correct width..... :)
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:09 AM
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The width of the original tape is about .330". Although gaffer's tape is a very close substitute, that width is simply not available.

So.....

Creative lathing ensues. Place roll of three inch gaffer's tape in the lathe and set up a new razor blade in the tool holder....


Look at that nice clean cut. It's the dark one that's barely visible. 90 rpm and the blade cut in neatly. Now I have some tape to work on Byron's /6 harness.


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post Feb 4 2016, 11:13 AM
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Hey Joe, IIRC Chris @ Tangerine sells some about that size. I don't know where my roll is or I'd measure it for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:14 AM
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:21 AM
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For what it's worth:

The factory used a brand called Tesa for the cloth tape. You can buy it on Amazon. It's what we used throughout the 917. It's a high temperature cloth tape made specifically for wrapping wire harnesses.
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:47 AM
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Another option Joe & all, is to check with Jeff Bowlsby on what he uses for his harness resto's & his source, since he's got a good match to the OE stuff.

It may be what Ethan said, which is another great option from the "Porsche-horse's-mouth" so to speak! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This is for others on here reading this for their own restos ....

I added Jeff as an additional source for others looking to resto their own chassis harnesses. AFAIK Jeff only does 914 engine bay harnesses - get them from him to save time/grief with finding connectors/boots/etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
> IIRC he also restores the engine bay relay boards too, including re-tarring the undersides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

... & Ethan is with Porsche's historic racing resto shop - when he says "what we use" - so it's correct! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:50 AM
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I've got some Tesa tape as well. Really nice looking stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Tesa-51608-Interior-...words=tesa+tape
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:59 AM
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I have been using the Gaffer cloth tape for years. Very sticky stuff.
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Here's the test section on the rear harness of the /6.

I think it's pretty close:



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post Feb 4 2016, 04:36 PM
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A man with a lathe is a dangerous thing
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post Feb 4 2016, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 4 2016, 05:36 PM) *

A man with a lathe is a dangerous thing




Ever saw a roll of tape in a metal lathe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 4 2016, 04:46 PM
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Just takin' it to the next level......wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 4 2016, 05:00 PM
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Wasn't this known a "friction" tape or electrical tape ?...... which is available in 3/4" width.
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post Feb 4 2016, 10:20 PM
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I mistakenly ordered extra rolls of the stuff from tangerine and it would cost more than they're worth to ship them back. I think I have 3. PM me if you want one free....

Ps...Joe...are you in the production biz like me? Most people call it duct tape unless they've spent some time in the trenches....
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post Feb 4 2016, 11:40 PM
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Old timers Used friction tape as electrical wire wrap before plastic electrical tape. Another sub if still available is cloth bicycle handlebar tape.
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post Feb 5 2016, 02:03 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I used hockey tape and ripped it in half by hand as I wrapped. Was temped to use white, then it passed.
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post Feb 5 2016, 02:37 AM
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The Tesa brand is a household name here in Europe. I suppose you can get it on every motor factors... Try the European eBay sites for the correct tape!
The correct tape costs 3 euros/roll overhere.

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post Feb 5 2016, 06:42 AM
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When I did my loom I got the correct tape here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251808817142?_tr...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's the correct tape, far cheaper per roll than gaffer tape and you don't need a lathe either..:-)

Just search Tesa tape
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post Feb 5 2016, 08:27 AM
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This has been a great thread.

Many thanks to all that have contributed all their experience and knowledge.
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post Feb 5 2016, 10:20 AM
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The correct tape is not 19mm wide.
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post Feb 5 2016, 10:44 AM
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There's a drop box on the ebay listing link I posted where you select width.

They offer 9mm wide :-)
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