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  • kwiktsi
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2008
    • 578

    #1

    Hatch tape?

    OK, I have been using electrical tape for years for hatch tape, however the last batch I got (3M) is leaving a lot of residue behind. I have a roll of clear tape that came with my Hobby King Centurion that sticks fairly well and does not leave any residue- anybody know what it is? I see Hockey Tape mentioned a lot for using on hatches, does that leave any residue? Now that my Pursuit is painted, I'd rather not have to clean it with solvents all the time. Thanks.
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  • ozzie-crawl
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Sep 2008
    • 2865

    #2
    Hockey tape works really well is strong and flexible and leaves no residue.

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    • Heaving Earth
      Banned
      • Jun 2012
      • 1877

      #3
      The hockey tape works well and never left residue for me, but I found it was stuck very well after getting wet, so gotta be careful if your paint has a weak bond.
      Try other tape brands. During the hotter days of summer the electrical tape does get soft and the glue sometimes stays behind. Best thing is to not let the tape sit on there.

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      • agentorange
        Senior Member
        • May 2013
        • 238

        #4
        I have been using just electrical tape and haven't had any problems yet with it leaving residue behind. It might just a bad lot from the manufacture.

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        • kwiktsi
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2008
          • 578

          #5
          Yeah, I don't recall ever having issues in the past, but it has been a while since I ran the boats so I figured I just forgot about it. I'll buy more and give it a shot. I would like to get something clear now too though. Thanks!
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          • kwiktsi
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2008
            • 578

            #6
            Originally posted by Heaving Earth
            The hockey tape works well and never left residue for me, but I found it was stuck very well after getting wet, so gotta be careful if your paint has a weak bond.
            Try other tape brands. During the hotter days of summer the electrical tape does get soft and the glue sometimes stays behind. Best thing is to not let the tape sit on there.
            I don't let it sit on there but you have a point about heat. This is my first time using the boats in the FL heat, PA wasn't quite as sunny lol. Also, I keep the tape stored in the garage until I need a roll, then I grab it and keep it in the house. I wonder if the heat is affecting the glue, even though it is cool by the time I use it. Thanks.
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            • martin
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Aug 2010
              • 2887

              #7
              In my experience with using electrical tape on boats that are painted it deff appears to stick more if the tape is warm, if your going to pull paint off with electrical tape when its warm then you will deff pull it off with hockey tape as it sticks stronger than electrical tape.

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              • tlandauer
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Apr 2011
                • 5666

                #8
                I use electrical tape as well, besides the ambient temp issue, it also depends how long you have it sitting on the shelf: the adhesive changes over time and can get messy as the glue gets older, it leaves residue behind quite easily. I also keep them in ZipLoc plastic freezer bag when I don't use them.
                Too many boats, not enough time...

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                • runzwithsizorz
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 896

                  #9
                  I use medical tape, a large roll is fairly cheap at CVC, Walmart, etc. It is identical to hatch tape.

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                  • kwiktsi
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 578

                    #10
                    Thanks for all the info guys. Now that you mention it, the rolls I have are probably a year old. Bought a pack of them and they've been sitting in the garage here until I need one and I take it out then. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a common issue or not. On the bare gelcoat, I would use laquer thinner or something and it would wipe right off but now that it is painted, I'd rather not use any solvents. Not worried about it peeling, it *should* be good. I prepped the boat well and used adhesion promoter around the hatch opening just to give it a little extra because of the tape. It is all Sherwin Williams automotive sealer, base and clear. I use it on all the cars I do, so I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks again.
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                    • tlandauer
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 5666

                      #11
                      Use citrus based cleaner, like GOO GONE, it does not thin out paint, use Windex to wipe off the oily residue, that's what I do all the time.
                      Too many boats, not enough time...

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                      • kwiktsi
                        Senior Member
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 578

                        #12
                        Good point. On painted surfaces, I usually use prepsol but it strips the wax as well. Thanks.
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                        • TheShaughnessy
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 1431

                          #13
                          I read wd 40 works on tape residue. No personal experience though. I use renfew hockey tape from big 5, gotta have clear.

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                          • kwiktsi
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2008
                            • 578

                            #14
                            Originally posted by TheShaughnessy
                            I read wd 40 works on tape residue. No personal experience though. I use renfew hockey tape from big 5, gotta have clear.
                            I agree- now that the boat looks nice and pretty, no more strips of black tape! Maybe yellow, but prefer clear.
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                            • Peter A
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 1486

                              #15
                              I use pvc electrical tape, the softer tapes I've found to be better. I use WD40 to clean off any residue. After wiping down with a rag the tape sticks ok again. I've had my Pursuit do a full speed nose dive and pop back out backwards, tape hasn't let go!
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