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Subject Topic: 3M "vm" vinyl mastic tape Post Reply Post New Topic
17/5/2010 at 5:40pm
 Location: kernow
 Outfit: roma&cotswold discovery&tunnel awning
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Anybody come across or used this product before?Looks similar to W4 and other butyl tapes.......


17/5/2010 at 10:32pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram
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Doesnt say how it copes with the weather in the long term or if it is UV resistant.



18/5/2010 at 10:40am
 Location: kernow
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since its used to encapsulate electric cables I would think the waterproofing is ok when bonded to itself,but bonded to painted/GRP surfaces?Dont know.Also UV?Again,dont know.I got offered a deal on some and wondered if it was akin to butyl tapes,the 3M info doesnt really say enough to tell.


18/5/2010 at 11:55am
 Location: Menomblet Vendée France
 Outfit: campsite
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hi,
this website sells and gives some info on Butyl tape http://www.reddiseals.com
and which ones you can use outside on your van


18/5/2010 at 5:15pm
 Location: kernow
 Outfit: roma&cotswold discovery&tunnel awning
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thanks Debbie!


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19/5/2010 at 9:39pm
 Location: kernow
 Outfit: roma&cotswold discovery&tunnel awning
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I bought a roll for a couple of quid.I dont think I will chance it on major seals but it will come in handy on inside fixes.I will post results of trials.......



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