Aquacraft Radio Box Tape - any good?

[James E Beasley]

I never used it, am curious if it works just like the 3M tape or does it have issues? Also, is there more than one version of it(good and not so good)? Thanks, James

 

[Beau Parsons]

James

Just used the stuff from tower hobbies and it is junk, it leaves behind the sticky goo when you remove the junk at the end of the day. I threw two rolls in the trash and ordered 4 rolls from Tim Jones. Just my two cents.

Beau

 

[Jeremy Linney]

If you got a good clean surface and remove very carefully it's not too bad. 3M is definately better though

 

[robertpickard]

Stick with 3M best bang out there, Ed Mazzola on here sells it at a great price

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

GrimRacer Radio Box Tape is 3M Electrical Tape. AQUB9514.

JD

 

[TimothyJones]

I really like the 3m tape and I'm not the only one.

Tim

 

[tunneltime]

scotch brand 33+ electrical tape, any color except black it leaves a residue same as 3M. its reusable too

 

[Grimracer]

James.. we buy it from 3M by the case....

Grim

 

[James E Beasley]

James.. we buy it from 3M by the case....

Grim

Grim, if it is the same 3M tape why is it on a differnt roll? The 3M Bullard and Otto sells is on a cardboard roll, the AQUA tape appears to be on a plastic roll. Plus it is half the price and everyone that sells the 3M claims they are making less than a dollar on each roll. Just curious before I buy some. Thanks, James

 

[Rick Sowell]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMHP3&P=0 If you look closly you can see the 3M logo inside. Rick

 

[byron westman]

ya rick ,but i just about choked when i seen that price. I'll keep buying it from tom jones.

 

[Tim leyde]

I have used both the 3M tape and some clear hockey tape (used by hockey players to hold shine pads in place, outside the hockey socks). NIETHER leaves a sticky residue! The tape sold at sporting good stores also stretches a bit and is a little wider! You can buy it for $3.00 and is waterproof.

Tim Leyde

 

[Rick Sowell]

Byron: Mike Hughes sells the same tape, ask him at the next race. alot cheaper than Tower Rick

 

[Kevin Krogness]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMHP3&P=0 If you look closly you can see the 3M logo inside. Rick

Good Lordy

 

[brandonclan]

http://www3.towerhob...p?&I=LXMHP3&P=0 If you look closly you can see the 3M logo inside. Rick

That link is to the right stuff.....(although a bit pricey @20.00 a roll)

I believe he was asking about this stuff, which is definately not the same tape! (2.69 a roll)

http://www3.towerhob...p?&I=LXMNG2&P=7

 

[Kevin Krogness]

What ever came with my ts2 was awsome tape, was that the grim stuff or the cheaper stuff??? I would rather cleam grime then pay 20 a roll....

 

[dr gary turner]

Mark Bullard is the tape king. Most who sell the 3M tape get it from Mark. Price is less than $20!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Call 1-256-303-6423. Doc

 

[Mark Bullard]

James.. we buy it from 3M by the case....

Grim

Grim, if it is the same 3M tape why is it on a differnt roll? The 3M Bullard and Otto sells is on a cardboard roll, the AQUA tape appears to be on a plastic roll. Plus it is half the price and everyone that sells the 3M claims they are making less than a dollar on each roll. Just curious before I buy some. Thanks, James

I know that the tape that Aquacraft sells is the same tape. I don't know why there is a cardboard or plastic hub. I have had both, even got them the same time from differant cases. This tape is very pricely and is not a tape but a film. I have about four sellers that buy tape from me. Otto being one of them and yes none of us make lot of money on it. More of a service.

 

[Ted buckley]

Funny, I bought AquaCraft Tape(Grim) from Hub Hobby in Minnesota and it said 3M on the inside of the plastic. $24.00 a roll.

After going through the 3M store - it matches #5 or #6 Electrical tape. Yes, it does leave a residue(Proven from this weekend's Hydro shootout) Easily removed with a slight shot of WD40. Doesn't harm the paint. I have No complaints with Grim's tape - never had any problems. Price is High, but so aren't recievers & servos. B)

 

[TimothyJones]

Ok here is the deal,

You can get it in paper core or plastic core. I prefer the plastic core because it can get wet without the core falling apart.

It comes 3/4" wide(perfect width for 99.9% of anything) and has 72 yds on it which is plenty. I ran 5 boats on 1 roll for half a season.

The tape has a 5yr shelf life so you do not have to worry about it going bad.

The 3m tape is also chemical and oil resistant and can be repositioned .

As Mark Said, you won't get rich selling it but is a excellent product to have a service.

Grim is trying to make a profit as most should and others just about sell it at cost.

I would not fault Grim on this,Its just the way it is.

Tim