covering wires

[robrado974 1]

havin cleaned the bay n engine on the vr i noticed the wiring that runs along side the battrey is still filthy n wont come up any better,was goin to put them inside the grey foam insulation that plumbers use for pipes this should be ok ??,i take it they dont get hot ? thanks rob :salute:

[Serial 0]

You could wrap them in self-amalgamating tape - it looks smart & neat and is heatproof to a degree. The main benefit is it doesn't deteriorate into a horrible sticky mess like insulation tape does.

[robrado974 1]

thanks mate ile do that 8)

[fla 9]

I've bought some self amalgamating tape from Maplins. Never used it before is it supposed to be non adhesive? And do you stretch it hard over the wires(this is how i've used it but it doenst look very neat)? How is it meant to stay in place? Do you use some adhesive with it? Although be self amalgamating i assume it should 'melt' into itself?

[waynos 0]

you need to stretch it and wrap it by over lapping it onto itself , it will stick to itself.be patient and it will look factory.the other option is to use convoluted tubing

[robrado974 1]

convoluted tubeing ? is that what i was on about?

[waynos 0]

its not like the plumbing stuff you mentioned. its like a flexible plastic sleeve.you see it in some of the newer cars. have a look on ebay, im sure they do it

[yoda_jedi master 0]

malgam tape is the 1 i used it all the time in my trade telecoms engineer water proof heat proof(to a degree)and looks cool if you take your time

[robrado974 1]

thanks for info peeps will look into these 8)