Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-19-2020, 06:42 PM

Anyone try this stuff or similar? Supposedly it does well under extreme temps. Seems ideal for these, as a start.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fuIjaXSCxk

**dmjlambert** · 09-19-2020, 07:20 PM

I would try it, it seems like a good idea. Is that a wire bundle clip? Where did you find that?

CG · 09-19-2020, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Anyone try this stuff or similar? Supposedly it does well under extreme temps. Seems ideal for these, as a start.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fuIjaXSCxk

Thats a good idea. Ive used plasti dip on tool handles quite a bit, never considered using it like this.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-19-2020, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I would try it, it seems like a good idea. Is that a wire bundle clip? Where did you find that?

It's one of the clips used for the intermediate and rear wire harnesses. I think 13 total. Just speaking for my truck, the clips along the frame rail were tan rubber/plastic coated, and the ones along the rear bed support were black coated. I figure all black is good enough

https://www.classicparts.com/1947-72...ctinfo/52-905/

Picture of original too

**davischevy** · 09-19-2020, 11:57 PM

I have been using it for years. It works, but you may have to double dip to get a similar thickness that came from the factory.

I have a spray bomb of it also. It takes several coats to replicate the factory finish.

jimijam00 · 09-20-2020, 12:24 AM

why bother?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-20-2020, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

why bother?

So the metal edges of the clip don't chew into the insulation of your wiring in extreme conditions.

CG · 09-20-2020, 10:14 AM

Plus I think a lot of fellas like to add that extra detailing touch. Sometimes I see our trucks all done up all nice, but some small brackets, or nuts etc were never touched up. They really stand out when the rest of the truck looks so good.

**chewychevy67** · 09-20-2020, 11:51 AM

Works for the spark plug wire Retainers as well.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-20-2020, 10:16 PM

I used it for the same purpose

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-27-2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I used it for the same purpose

Yep. I'm half tempted to dip the entire thing, perhaps more kind to the frame

That said, what you did looks exactly original. Looking forward to seeing how the battery cable retainer comes out too, should be nuts.

OregonNed · 09-27-2020, 05:40 AM

That is a pretty cool. I can think of a few things I'd like to try too..

**davischevy** · 09-27-2020, 12:56 PM

We need a new thread on uses for baling wire.

Zip ties are the new baling wire, but you can't hang parts from them.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-29-2020, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

We need a new thread on uses for baling wire.

Zip ties are the new baling wire, but you can't hang parts from them.

Velcro

I use it often for this & that around the house, but can't hang auto parts from that either.

If I remember right the old timers all said WD-40, duct tape and bailing wire. They neglected to mention vinegar, IMO

**Getter-Done** · 11-29-2020, 12:09 PM

I miss this thread some-how.

I really like Plastic-Dip.
I have used it on many projects.
Double dipping as already mentioned makes for great results.

And I also like the Liquid tape product .
I use it on my wiring projects.
You could probably use this to touch-up the plastic dip?

Three coats is best for this stuff.

Link:https://plastidip.com/our-products/liquid-tape/

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vics stuff · 11-29-2020, 06:46 PM

I have been using plastic dip for other projects as well. Just thinking outside of the box.
Vic

09-19-2020, 06:42 PM	#1
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09-19-2020, 07:20 PM	#2
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,948	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. I would try it, it seems like a good idea. Is that a wire bundle clip? Where did you find that?

09-19-2020, 11:57 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. I have been using it for years. It works, but you may have to double dip to get a similar thickness that came from the factory. I have a spray bomb of it also. It takes several coats to replicate the factory finish. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-20-2020, 12:24 AM	#6
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. why bother?

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CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,131	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. Plus I think a lot of fellas like to add that extra detailing touch. Sometimes I see our trucks all done up all nice, but some small brackets, or nuts etc were never touched up. They really stand out when the rest of the truck looks so good. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,592	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. Works for the spark plug wire Retainers as well. Attached Images

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,479	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. I used it for the same purpose Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-27-2020, 05:40 AM	#12
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. That is a pretty cool. I can think of a few things I'd like to try too.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-27-2020, 12:56 PM	#13
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. We need a new thread on uses for baling wire. Zip ties are the new baling wire, but you can't hang parts from them. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-29-2020, 12:09 PM	#15
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,657	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. I miss this thread some-how. I really like Plastic-Dip. I have used it on many projects. Double dipping as already mentioned makes for great results. And I also like the Liquid tape product . I use it on my wiring projects. You could probably use this to touch-up the plastic dip? Three coats is best for this stuff. Link:https://plastidip.com/our-products/liquid-tape/ . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-29-2020, 06:46 PM	#16
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 396	Re: Plasti Dip for wire harness retainers etc. I have been using plastic dip for other projects as well. Just thinking outside of the box. Vic



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