John
I'd just use the clear chainstay tape. It's less than $5.
John
On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM, Rick Johnson wrote:
> They are making a good margin on selling that tape by the foot. I bought
> a roll from Aircraft Spruce a few years ago. I use it to protect parts of
> my vehicles not only from rock chips but also chafing in areas like where
> pickup canopy hatches rub.
>
> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/cs/tape_leadingedge.html
>
> Rick Johnson
> Bend Oregon
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> This news has been sanitized for your preconceptions
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> On 9/21/2012 10:06 AM, jeff@ultrafreaks.net wrote:
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> You will see light scratches if you ride in wet weather enough that
> water/grit get under the rubber mounts. If you are diligent about removing
> them and cleaning then you'll get minimal scratches. A little wax/polish
> helps too.
>
>
>
> Another option is 'helicopter tape', a 3M tape that you apply with a
> mixture of alcohol and water (it's also used on clear bras for cars). A
> few rectangles of this tape on the frame where the Raceblades will contact,
> and you're good to go. Easily removable later. Here are a couple examples
> at random:
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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-HELICOPTER-POLYURETHANE-PROTECTIVE-TAPE-2-METERS-/330613365065
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> http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/11245/Supplies_Tape/?r=gs&gclid=CNmmg4KTx7ICFad7QgodMU4AKQ
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> -j
>
>
> On September 21, 2012 at 12:14 PM Joe Tysoe wrote:
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> Anybody have any issues with them scratching paint on their fork?
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