engine compartment restoration?

[zyzzyx]

Does anyone know how to restore the vinyl material that is on the wiring tabs? The tabs are on the firewall and core support and bend over the wire loom to keep it in place. Mine were damaged by blasting media. HELP!

 

[dave5237]

Thats a tough one. This may sound crude but since it is down to bare metal. I would make up some tabs and drill a hole in the center of them and tack weld them in through the hole you drilled to the firewall. If you cant weld than maybe pop rivet it. As for the rubber coating on the outside They make a rubber dip in colors for grips on pliers and tools.

 

[fla 66 cuda]

There used to be a liquid you could buy [can't remember the name] that was a vinyl type coating you could dip your pliers handles into ect. thought you get it at lowes,home depo.

 

[fla 66 cuda]

Try this http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

 

[zyzzyx]

Wow!

Boy, you guys are fast!!! Yeah, it's just the vinyl coating that's damaged. Can't seem to find the "tool dip" anywhere, but I need to be real picky about how good this stuff looks. It's not a show car, but . . . Well, you know. Thank's everyone!

 

[zyzzyx]

Plastidip

Cool! I'll probably use it. Very interesting. Thanks again.

 

[Ron 73]

I seen a long time ago a product just for this type of thing in Car-Craft Mag... here is one product you could check out, You can spray it, paint it, or dip it.. Ive heard this stuff works good but ive never used it to give you any advice..

"Plasti Dip is a multi-purpose air dry, synthetic rubber coating that can be easily applied by spraying, brushing or dipping. Plasti Dip protective coating products resist moisture, acids, abrasion, corrosion, skidding/slipping, and provides a comfortable, controlled grip. It remains flexible, stretchy and will not become brittle or crack in extreme weather conditions; -30°F to 200°F. 11-oz Aerosol, 14.5-oz Can. "

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/products/14968-plasti-dip-protective-coating.html

 

[Propwash]

I've used liquid electrical tape in the past.

 

[tpodwdog]

i found this for you. is this what you need?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-70-B-B...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f14cf13fe&vxp=mtr

 

[zyzzyx]

Plasti Dip

The Plasti Dip is the magic bullit. These parts on E-Bay are good too. Thanks!