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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Hi guys,

I'm looking at a roll of adhesive backed tread strip that has to be cut 

to three pieces

to fit my wing walks and grumbling about how grossly coarse the grit is 

and wishing

there were a better alternative. The black looks correct, but I've 

concerns about it staying

where it is put and the grit coming loose.  I should have purchased it 

this week instead of

3 years ago and now have doubts about its adhesive as well.



Does anyone have a tread strip that they're happy with?  Something that 

once on has had

no qualms about it being too rough or hard to keep its shape year after 

year.  I'd like to hear

from anyone who's applied it and feel they've purchased the right stuff.



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

professor71(at)HOTMAIL.CO
Guest

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Hi Larry

I used skateboard grip tape. It has held great for 2 years now. I went with 

clear but should have used black. Clear doesnt stay clear for long. I got 

the stuff at blackholeboards.com at least I think that was the link.  

Relatively inexpensive too.

Regards

John

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		  From: LarryMcFarland <larry(at)macsmachine.com>

Reply-To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Wing walk tread strip

Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:14:44 -0600






Hi guys,

I'm looking at a roll of adhesive backed tread strip that has to be cut to 

three pieces

to fit my wing walks and grumbling about how grossly coarse the grit is and 

wishing

there were a better alternative. The black looks correct, but I've concerns 

about it staying

where it is put and the grit coming loose.  I should have purchased it this 

week instead of

3 years ago and now have doubts about its adhesive as well.



Does anyone have a tread strip that they're happy with?  Something that 

once on has had

no qualms about it being too rough or hard to keep its shape year after 

year.  I'd like to hear

from anyone who's applied it and feel they've purchased the right stuff.



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com




	


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zodieman

Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 17

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:58 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Larry, the stuff I put on mine was not the usual paper-backed stuff. While on the hunt to find the usual I ran across some vinyl-based treads trip that's normally used in shower stalls. I put on 2 thin strips on either side and it works perfectly. Also, since it's vinyl it won't deteriorate after washing. I bought it at a local hardware store in the plumbing section.

P.S. Mine is grey so it fits in perfectly with my colour scheme.

 Trev Page

C-IDUS 601HD R912

 



On Dec 5, 2006, at 8:14 PM, LarryMcFarland wrote:

[quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland <larry(at)macsmachine.com (larry(at)macsmachine.com)>

Hi guys,

I'm looking at a roll of adhesive backed tread strip that has to be cut to three pieces

to fit my wing walks and grumbling about how grossly coarse the grit is and wishing

there were a better alternative. The black looks correct, but I've concerns about it staying

where it is put and the grit coming loose.  I should have purchased it this week instead of

3 years ago and now have doubts about its adhesive as well.

Does anyone have a tread strip that they're happy with?  Something that once on has had

no qualms about it being too rough or hard to keep its shape year after year.  I'd like to hear

from anyone who's applied it and feel they've purchased the right stuff.

Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Ray Allen Company (of trim servo fame) offers a non-gritty wing walk

material. I bought some but have not installed it yet. I can mail you a

small sample if you would like. Look at the bottom of

www.rayallencompany.com/products/accessories.html. Spruce sells it but I

have had no problem ordering direct from RAC and they sell it for less!



WWK-1 ... WING WALK MATERIAL

						

Ray Allen wing walks are a low profile, high quality, self-adhesive,

non-slip material. The rubbery texture feels much better to the touch (and

the knees) than the gritty, sandpaper-like material commonly used for wing

walks in the past.



One strip of wing walk material measures 26 1/2"(67.3 cm) x 9 1/2"(24.1 cm).

This can easily be cut down in size to suit your own application.

Installation is simple, just peel off the backing paper and press it down on

your wing.



$17



This material can also be cut in any length and up to 53" (1.34 m) in width.

Call for custom sizes.

Kevin Bonds

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 171
Location: Nashville, Tn

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:10 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Skateboard grip-tape. Very rugged. Get what they call dog-bite (very fine

grit). Grit will not come loose, trust me. My brother could go through 20

pair of shoes; 6 pair of jeans; several layers of skin and his tape would

still have plenty of grip.  Sticks like you would not believe! Make sure you

don't lay it down where you don't want it.



Kevin Bonds



Nashville TN



601XL Plans building.



Empennage done; working on wings and engine.

 



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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

I used the black 3M brand adhesive backed tread tape in 4" width.  

I've had no trouble with it coming loose in over 100 hours of use. It  

can be peeled off with a bit of effort but it doesn't come loose on  

its own. I first applied a couple of strips on the wing walk with a  

space between them but later I decided to cover the entire wing root  

out to about a foot from the fuselage. I peeled off the old stuff and  

put new stuff on. Even after removal the adhesive on the old stuff  

was still very sticky. In fact I even reused some of the old stuff   

to fill in around the curve of the fuselage and on the boarding step.  

It's still holding strong.



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 <larry(at)macsmachine.com>



 Hi guys,

 I'm looking at a roll of adhesive backed tread strip that has to be  

 cut to three pieces

 to fit my wing walks and grumbling about how grossly coarse the  

 grit is and wishing

 there were a better alternative. The black looks correct, but I've  

 concerns about it staying

 where it is put and the grit coming loose.  I should have purchased  

 it this week instead of

 3 years ago and now have doubts about its adhesive as well.



 Does anyone have a tread strip that they're happy with?  Something  

 that once on has had

 no qualms about it being too rough or hard to keep its shape year  

 after year.  I'd like to hear

 from anyone who's applied it and feel they've purchased the right  

 stuff.



 Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com


	


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Bryan Martin

N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

do not archive.

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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Wing walk tread strip

I know there has been lots of talk lately about adding DO NOT ARCHIVE to messages but this is taking it a little far. This was good info that should be archived.



 	  bryanmmartin wrote: 	
		  Bryan Martin

N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

do not archive.

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armyret(at)mchsi.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:26 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Larry-  I just installed wing walk a week ago.  I used Acft Spruce P/N 

09-28210.  It is self adhesive  and is no problem installing.  In fact if 

you trim the corners to  slightly round  it won't peel up.  when I decided 

to paint the plane, I decided to take up the wing walk before painting and 

then install new over the paint.  It took me and a friend over two hours to 

get the adhesive off after peeling off the wing walk.  I masked off the 

other wing and painted around it.  It really has no grit on it to come off. 

I think you'll be happy with it.

Regards,

Al Young

N601AY



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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:21 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

I used the black 3M brand adhesive backed tread tape in 4" width.  

I've had no trouble with it coming loose in over 100 hours of use. It  

can be peeled off with a bit of effort but it doesn't come loose on  

its own. I first applied a couple of strips on the wing walk with a  

space between them but later I decided to cover the entire wing root  

out to about a foot from the fuselage. I peeled off the old stuff and  

put new stuff on. Even after removal the adhesive on the old stuff  

was still very sticky. In fact I even reused some of the old stuff   

to fill in around the curve of the fuselage and on the boarding step.  

It's still holding strong.



-- 

Bryan Martin

N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

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N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru.
do not archive.

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Al, I lost your address and was waiting for you to post again to answer your question. The distance from the ground to the rear tie down loop is 550 mm. Or at least that it how high mine is. Hope your building is progressing and best regards, Bill of Georgia  [quote][b]

armyret(at)mchsi.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:19 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Bill-  thanks much.  I had forgotten that  I had asked you.  I wanted to compair yours to mine.  I've got a  problem with my canopy fit that I cannot figure out.  also, when I  re-installed the wings, suddenly my flaps wouldn't completely retract.  I  haven't had time to get into either problem very deep as my wife is requiring my  full attention.  I will get over to the hanger tomorrow and compair.   Thanks again Bill.  Regards, Al

 PS-  I've attached a pic of the new paint  job.  

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armyret(at)mchsi.com
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:08 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

My apologies to the list-  Thought this was  going straight to Bill.  Al Young

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planejim(at)bellsouth.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Larry and listers,



You may not like my alternative to the gritty stuff most folks put on their 

wings for the "wing walk" area. I've been in the indusrty for many years and 

never saw a system or material that looked good and held up well.



My answer was to not apply anything! What I use is a piece of that rubber 

waffle weave looking shelving material or tool box drawer liner. I just keep 

it stored ( rolled up ) just behind the seat. When I open the canopy, I just 

grab it, roll it out on the wing ( either left or right side as needed ) and 

it does the job nicely - even on a wet wing ( it doesn't slip it just 

grabs ). It has never failed me yet in ten years. Simple and the wing is 

CLEAN!



The only draw back was once I forgot to put the piece of material back in 

the airplane before starting the engine. Blew it away! I now have an item on 

my checklist ( stow wing walk material ) Have never done it again!



Like I said this system won't be for everyone but it works for me.



do not archive



Jim Hoak

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Clmelenyzeriv(at)cs.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:38 am Post subject: Wing walk tread strip

Jim,



 	  Quote: 	
		  From the looks standpoint you can get clear tread that is adhesive backed with grit on top.  I have a friend that installed it on his RV and it doesn't detract from the paint scheme.  I think his source was either Wicks or Aircraft Spruce.


	


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"Jim Hoak" <planejim(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:



[quote]



Larry and listers,



You may not like my alternative to the gritty stuff most folks put on their 

wings for the "wing walk" area. I've been in the indusrty for many years and 

never saw a system or material that looked good and held up well.



My answer was to not apply anything! What I use is a piece of that rubber 

waffle weave looking shelving material or tool box drawer liner. I just keep 

it stored ( rolled up ) just behind the seat. When I open the canopy, I just 

grab it, roll it out on the wing ( either left or right side as needed ) and 

it does the job nicely - even on a wet wing ( it doesn't slip it just 

grabs ). It has never failed me yet in ten years. Simple and the wing is 

CLEAN!



The only draw back was once I forgot to put the piece of material back in 

the airplane before starting the engine. Blew it away! I now have an item on 

my checklist ( stow wing walk material ) Have never done it again!



Like I said this system won't be for everyone but it works for me.



do not archive



Jim Hoak

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