Has Anyone Used FiberFix?
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Looking for a durable wrap material for areas where my harness is getting crispy. And a few other places like on sensor connector boots. I was wondering if anybody, in the collective, has any experience with it? Billed as for use in autos, but I can't find any heat specs. on the insert or in the packaging. It's not cheap, and it's a one and done use. I'm also not sure that it would have any flex afterwards. Regards, Dave. |
Originally Posted by Crumpler
(Post 13077501)
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Looking for a durable wrap material for areas where my harness is getting crispy. And a few other places like on sensor connector boots. I was wondering if anybody, in the collective, has any experience with it? Billed as for use in autos, but I can't find any heat specs. on the insert or in the packaging. It's not cheap, and it's a one and done use. I'm also not sure that it would have any flex afterwards. Regards, Dave. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWROO7E..._MEJ2wbNY9FK42 |
Just make sure this stuff doesn't trap moisture within and cause you more problems down the line.
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I wouldn't use it on a wiring harness - it would become a hard tube with sharp edges.
Lots of products for wiring harnesses are sold - but I'm not familiar with them. |
I would use dry vinyl tape:
http://www.amazon.com/TapeCase-TC790-Vinyl-100ft-Black/dp/B00823GUP6/ref=pd_sim_60_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41HRz-lIcCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR150%2C160
If I wanted a cloth "euro" look tape, I would use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Tesa-Black-High-Harness-Mercedes/dp/B00EH6IZ6Y/ref=pd_sbs_328_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=51wDSd-doSL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0FHWC5GVVQ6YX
Silicone self-fusing tape is great stuff, but it is thick even when you stretch it tight and would add too much bulk to your harness. |
Wouldn't a new broom handle be cheaper?, I've seen the box and read about it, but it doesn't really fit the bill for practicle automotive use.
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Originally Posted by GuardsTurbo
(Post 13077830)
Just make sure this stuff doesn't trap moisture within and cause you more problems down the line.
A little subject knowledge would increase your cred. ):-[ |
Originally Posted by Adk46
(Post 13078051)
I wouldn't use it on a wiring harness - it would become a hard tube with sharp edges.
PVC plastics are made flexible by the incorporation of 'plasticisers' into the mix. Prolonged heat exposure dries the plasticiser from the product viz cable/wiring, eventually leaving every part as brittle as glass. :-( Modern silicones, on the other hand, have no such problems. I use this self-binding stuff all the time. Best thing since sliced bread. So before you mouth-off again, educate yourself on the subject. Otherwise, just f**k off so you don't mislead forum readers! ):-[ |
Originally Posted by OTR18WHEELER
(Post 13078141)
Wouldn't a new broom handle be cheaper?, I've seen the box and read about it, but it doesn't really fit the bill for practicle automotive use.
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Originally Posted by Eplebnista
(Post 13078139)
I would use dry vinyl tape: http://www.amazon.com/TapeCase-TC790...60_SR150%2C160
If I wanted a cloth "euro" look tape, I would use this: http://www.amazon.com/Tesa-Black-Hig...=0FHWC5GVVQ6YX Silicone self-fusing tape is great stuff, but it is thick even when you stretch it tight and would add too much bulk to your harness. Mind you, my BMW R1100S Sportbike (and others) did have huge problems with disintegration this style of tape (used on all BM wiring looms), but that was over 10 years ago. Presumably well sorted by now. For less extensive 'repairs', I couldn't go past silicone self-fusing tapes. :-) |
Originally Posted by UpFixenDerPorsche
(Post 13078383)
Ahem ... koff ... that's "practical".
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Originally Posted by UpFixenDerPorsche
(Post 13078378)
Oh really? And you have professional knowledge on the subject?
.... So before you mouth-off again, educate yourself on the subject. Otherwise, just f**k off so you don't mislead forum readers! ):-[ It says "hardens like steel" right on the box. That's too hard for a wiring harness. I actually do have considerable professional knowledge of materials engineering. And enough practical knowledge to know the difference between the requirements of flexible cable sheathing versus a conduit. Still, materials application engineering can be guess work, so I might be wrong. That's why I phrased my answer as what I would do or not do. I think I was polite, too. |
Originally Posted by UpFixenDerPorsche
(Post 13078358)
And the full PVC cable sheaths over PVC insulated wires didn't ???
A little subject knowledge would increase your cred. ):-[ |
Originally Posted by GuardsTurbo
(Post 13078686)
I don't get it, what's with the hostility?
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Hey, thanks for the input you guys. I will look at these other products you mentioned.
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