D80 Spoiler Trunk Lid Sealing Tape

[Edgemontvillage]

Fisher Body applied a sealer tape over the production emblem stud holes on the trunk lid when the D80 spoiler option was installed and the "Camaro by Chevrolet" emblem was relocated to a forward location.  Fisher used a sealer tape with a unique woven pattern that can be seen in the photo from John Hinkley's (John Z) February 69 build Norwood Z/28. The location and size of the tape strip Fisher used can be seen in the second photo. I have been trying to locate a sealing tape with the same or a very similar woven pattern. Does anyone have a source for this type and pattern of sealer tape?

[x66 714]

I wonder if that might be the same tape that was used on their water test where the subframe bushing are or where the 1/4 windows are? Just guessing. I can't imagine them using a bunch of different tapes....Joe

[Edgemontvillage]

I wonder if that might be the same tape that was used on their water test where the subframe bushing are or where the 1/4 windows are? Just guessing. I can't imagine them using a bunch of different tapes....Joe

Interesting question. The tape used for the under-body spray test was a paper-based crepe that was intended to seal (and survive) a couple of minutes whereas the tape used on the trunk lid was intended to prevent water leakage into the trunk for the service life of the vehicle. Could they be the same?

[ZLP955]

The tape was missing on mine when I removed the spoiler, but I thought a bitumen-coated woven fabric self-adhesive tape from the hardware store would be functionally suitable, such as roofers use for flashing and sealing. As a tiny area stays visible as in John's picture, I guess the colour and texture would be important for you though.

[Edgemontvillage]

The tape was missing on mine when I removed the spoiler, but I thought a bitumen-coated woven fabric self-adhesive tape from the hardware store would be functionally suitable, such as roofers use for flashing and sealing. As a tiny area stays visible as in John's picture, I guess the colour and texture would be important for you though.

Tim thanks for the insight, if I can't source a similar material I may try to make it.

[Dusk Blue Z]

I've seen that picture before... The tape was a rubber coating on a canvas backing, kind of like an "old" air mattress before they were made of plastic. It was Black in color. I never found a good replacement.

Mike

[Edgemontvillage]

I've seen that picture before... The tape was a rubber coating on a canvas backing, kind of like an "old" air mattress before they were made of plastic. It was Black in color. I never found a good replacement.

Mike

Good insight Mike, it narrows the type of material used to seal the trunk lid and a canvas style material would also perform better than a sealing tape.

[Charley]

Is there any mention of this in assembly manuals ?

[Petes L48]

Wouldn't it be in a Fisher assembly manual, which I seem to recall are nowhere to be found?

[Edgemontvillage]

Attended MCACN in Chicago last weekend and had the opportunity to view some original 1969 Camaros with factory installed deck spoilers that were candidates for Vintage Certification. Thought I'd add to the thread more photos of original sealing tape

 

Also showing the factory painter "finger mark"

[hugrz28]

Did they use this sealing method on Norwood built cars only? I have a March 1969 Los Angeles built Z/28 and they used dum dum to seal the old Camaro Emblem holes.

Dan

[x66 714]

Did they use this sealing method on Norwood built cars only? I have a March 1969 Los Angeles built Z/28 and they used dum dum to seal the old Camaro Emblem holes.

Dan

My 68 Z/28 from L.A. had tape....Joe

[169INDY]

The closest "TAPE" I can duplicate is:
Highly conformable, rubber-Non-resin adhesive and the self-fusing, ethylene propylene, rubber backing provides UV resistance, roll, various widths, with separate-able disposable liner for dispensing, color black, textured, style diamond, non adhesive, avail in std widths 3/4, 1 & 2" with custom widths avail. Thickness avail in 20 or 30 mil.

Photo of material on hand.

Jim

[hugrz28]

Good find Jim. The option I was thinking about is gaffers tape. It is an adhesive tape that leaves no residue when removed. I would think that the main property in needs to have is to be water resistant which gaffers tape is. Can be had in a number of widths. The texture looks very similar to that posted in thread pictures.

Dan

[KevinW]

I used black duct tape for that area and black masking tape for the other spots (bought online)