Heli tape

[Nealh]

Is this the real McCoy or do folks think it is too cheap and poor substitute ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Clear-Paint-Helicopter-Bike-Frame-Protection-Tape-Protector-High-Quality-UK/172849230811?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=2&asc=52344&meid=b09e1fb68c9c431884ba0f50cfd2fc4c&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=12&sd=292245987032&itm=172849230811&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Deleted member 22539]

I would say try it
You haven’t got a Big gamble really

 

[JPGiant]

In the Item Specifics it states Unbranded.
Type in 'Genuine 3M' and see what you get, apparently 3M is thicker than other generics.

 

[Gadfly]

I have purchased "genuine 3M tape" from EBay several times without issues. Go for it.

 

[Nealh]

In the Item Specifics it states Unbranded.
Type in 'Genuine 3M' and see what you get, apparently 3M is thicker than other generics.

I sort of overlooked the unbranded in the specs as it appeared the seller was offering two differing tapes in the drop down box.
One with 3m branding and one without ?

After looking for reviews I opted to buy the Tesa brand Heli tape from the UK, at < £6 for 1m x 50mm to sample.

Another Q for users of Heli best way to apply as I read lots of differing ways to apply. The obvious of wiping frame with Isopropanol is the easy bit as I have a few litres of this among my apiary equipment.
I hear of soapy water or 25/75 mix of Iso/H20 also sue of hair drier to warm frame and heli tape.

This is for my sleek new Gravel bike resting up against my hall rad at the mo.