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Old 09-23-2011, 11:22 AM
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Where can I buy the tape that covers my wheel weights. Can I just use gorilla tape or should I get the metal tape?
Old 09-23-2011, 11:34 AM
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Get it from Lowes or Home Depot in the HVAC section.
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I buy the Metal Tape for AC ducts for homes and its plenty sticky. Its sold at most Home improvement stores. I purchase the thicker of the two tapes they sell. The thin one is made in China and the thicker better one is..... $hit still made in CHINA!!! Just make sure the area is clean. I use starting fluid to wipe down the area.
Old 09-23-2011, 11:40 AM
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I have a large roll of DEI cool-tape that I use for balljoint boots etc. I use that .
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I also use the white paint pen and outline the weight and put the weight value on the wheel. I carry a couple of strips of the weights too and then when/if I toss one it is simple to put one on.

If it is just for track duct tape will work for a single event as a safety. That is what the tires guys put on at the races.
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I grabbed some of the HVAC tape today. Thanks guys
Old 09-23-2011, 04:10 PM
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aluminum HVAC tap like above
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Al+3 thick 2 in tape sharpie the wt and outline is the way

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