"I still have about a half a roll of 3M butyl tape purchased about 18
years ago at an auto supply house that caters to body shops."
That's the thing... that was 18 years ago. getting things like lacquer
automotive paints and excellent anti-fouling 18 years ago was easy. As
production costs and environmental rules increase, products change. Look
at what Interlux just did with their anti-fouling product line.
I fully agree with 3M being good products, but even the 3M rep I dealt
with 4 years ago, admitted that have had to reformulate some products.
That said, if I had to assume that someone made a decent butyl, it would
be 3M. That would also assume the market is still big enough for a
similar formulation, as opposed to profitable replacement products.
FWIW the Bed-it stuff is much stickier than the others i have used. That
is the big thing IMO. I would love to see practical boat owner buy a
bunch of butyl and test them.
Based on a thread I just found, looks like he sold the formulation and
brand to sailboatowners.com, not just have them sell it.
https://www.sailnet.com/threads/no-bed-it-butyl-tape.343577/
Cheers, Roy
On 2022-10-25 7:26 p.m., Rick Brass via CnC-List wrote:
I still have about a half a roll of 3M butyl tape purchased about 18
years ago at an auto supply house that caters to body shops. Long time
ago, when I was in the car business working for GM, I learned that
there were no higher quality alternatives to 3M products. So that has
pretty much been my go-to source for adhesives and so forth. In the 18
years I’ve had Imzadi I’ve never had a leak or had any of the 3M tape
squish out from under the hardware.
Never tried Bed-It Butyl, though I know it to be highly regarded by
those on the list. So I can’t compare it to what I’ve used. But 3M
stuff is readily available and performs well in my experience.
Rick Brass
ImzadiC&C 38 mk2 #47
la Belle AuroreC&C 25 mk1 #225
Washington, NC
*From:*Bill Coleman via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
*Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:02 PM
*To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com>
*Subject:* Stus-List Re: bed-it butyl tape source
My feeling of the Bed-it-Butyl, is that it seems to kind of hold together.
While the original or garden variety from the RV stores keeps moving,
under head it seems like it will drip away, while the Bed-it seems to
not move, more firm, like it has invisible fibers in it. (it doesn't)
Also, diesel will dissolve it, as well as 5200 and 4200.
Bill Coleman
Entrada, Erie PA
On Tue, Oct 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM Dave S via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
It would be interesting to compare bed-it to other butyl tapes.
I find it doubtful that it has any special marine magic mojo that
other quality products don’t. it is very likely Rod found a
good product he trusted, has had private labelled, and has done a
good job of promoting it. (Good for him) Likely there is another
brand out there with identical packaging etc….
The butyl C&C used originally has stood up really well and I’d use
that for any refit, knowing it will outlast me.
Long shot here but does anyone know what the factory used?
Dave 33-2 windstar
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 25, 2022, at 12:34 PM, Leeward Rail via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Thanks Paul. I have ordered some and will compare it.
Oct. 25, 2022 8:06:14 a.m. Dreuge via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com>:
I have purchased Dicor butyl tape from Amazon. I have
been using it for several years now, and this stuff is the
real deal. See "Dicor BT-1834-1 1/8" x 3/4”
x 30' Butyl Seal Tape” for $11.86 Prime free delivery.
Here is the link to Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Dicor-BT-1834-1-Butyl-Seal-Tape/dp/B001FCB4JS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=butyl%2Btape&qid=1666702413&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0Ljk1IiwicXNhIjoiNC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjQuMTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=buty%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3&th=1
<https://www.amazon.com/Dicor-BT-1834-1-Butyl-Seal-Tape/dp/B001FCB4JS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=butyl%2Btape&qid=1666702413&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0Ljk1IiwicXNhIjoiNC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjQuMTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=buty%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3&th=1>
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Paul E.
1981 C&C Landfall 38
S/V Johanna Rose
Fort Walton Beach, FL
http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/
On Oct 25, 2022, at 8:05 AM, John Irvin via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
On Oct 25, 2022, at 7:51 AM, schiller via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
If you can't get Bed-it. Try your local RV store
for Dicor Butyl tape. I have both and find them
similar.
Neil Schiller
1983 C&C 35-3, #028, "Grace"
Whitehall, Michigan
On 10/24/2022 11:16 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via
CnC-List wrote:
Still looking for a source for Bed-it butyl
tape. Every one I check is sold out or out of
stock. Has anyone bought some recently?
Chuck S
