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Offline Laverda Dave

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Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« on: January 26, 2026, 12:59:48 PM »
A few of the cable clips on the NC30 have some sort of plastic/rubber covering on them. This is going to get removed during blasting and powder coating.  Previously I have used heat shrink to replace the coating but on some of the brackets I don’t have this option and the bracket is large and split in two. Does anyone know of a suitable product that can be applied and give the same protection, I’m thinking of a liquid rubber type product that will air dry but am unable to find anything.
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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2026, 01:39:52 PM »
Have you seen liquid electrical tape?  Cheap enough to try.....  You could also try PlastiDip Liquid..... not sure it is any better, never tried it.  I do remember in the old days finding rubber dip products for dipping tool handles in, etc....
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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2026, 01:42:39 PM »
https://youtube.com/shorts/ig47YhdFlI8?si=BpvK-WaSEe8kEnOx



This is a plastic dip in a can maybe something that would work

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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2026, 02:36:04 PM »
Thanks both for the excellent suggestions.
I'm going to order a can of the plasti dip simply because the YouTube clip makes it appear to be ideal and easy to apply. £14.99 on eBay 👍
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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2026, 03:19:43 PM »
Let me know how you get on , looking at the price it must be fairly good stuff but time will tell.

The fact that it is on a sealed can you probably have to use it fairly quickly before it goes off as it looks like a solvent type dip.


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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2026, 07:55:21 PM »
Will do Ken although it's going to be a good while before I get around to the luxury of putting the bike back together, I'm still stripping it down!
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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2026, 10:16:31 PM »
I use a PVC dip  You dip, let it drain,  then heat in an oven till it cures. You can apply multiple layers if necessary. Trouble is I got it from a rubber/plastic company I worked for a few years back. I will try and investigate though, although the company is long gone.
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Re: Rubber coating on cable clips etc
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2026, 07:18:58 PM »
I use a PVC dip  You dip, let it drain,  then heat in an oven till it cures. You can apply multiple layers if necessary. Trouble is I got it from a rubber/plastic company I worked for a few years back. I will try and investigate though, although the company is long gone.

Another potential, thanks Ash👍
1977 Rickman Honda CR750
1999 Honda VFR 800FX
1955 750 Dresda Triton
1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
1978 Honda CB400/4 'The Flying Banana'
1982 Laverda 120 Jota
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
1990 Honda VFR400R NC30