Hi,

I have tried several brands of vinyl electrical tape. Scotch 35 White
(054007-10828) is the best. It is produced by 3M and exhibits many of the
characteristics described in Paul's post. The tape is 3/4" wide. There is
66 feet on each roll. My supplier is "Lows." I purchase it by the case and
3M stock holders smile every time I assemble my HP-14.

Wayne
HP-14 N990 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/HP-14/N990/N990.html



"Paul Remde" wrote in message
newsmq5g.710833$084.319763@attbi_s22...
Hi,

This thread has been interesting.

I sell 3M gap seal tape so I have a biased opinion. But I started selling
it because I like it.

http://www.soarmn.com/cumulus/mmm.htm

Why do I use and use and sell the 3M product? Because my experience is
that
good tape is worth the money for several reasons. The main reason is how
well it comes of the glider when you try to remove it. It is my opinion
that the 3M product really shines in this aspect. It comes off cleanly
without leaving gunky tape residue on the glider - most of the time
anyway.
Also the Polyethylene film tape is very stretchy so it follows the
contours
of glider wing-fuselage junctions as well as possible. The Ventus b I
used
to own had a right angle junction between the wing and fuselage which made
the use of very flexible tape necessary.

My aim is to serve the soaring community. If you can find other less
expensive tape that works well for you, great. If you want or need the
good
stuff then give me a call. I stock it in 1", and 2" widths in white and
transparent. Unfortunately, 3M has increased the price of the tape
considerably in recent years.

I have also heard that the Bowlus Maxi tape is very nice.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com