Coil Cover Sealing Tape Options

[Tyler]

On 3/31/2024 at 1:49 PM, Skookum said:

This is an interesting idea I’d like to try!

It seems to work well. I tried just the silicone tape one time in a hay field that hadn’t long been cut and there was just enough stubble and sharp edges from different grasses and weeds that it popped of in less than 30 mins. Even since I’ve started putting that wrap of electrical tape over the silicone I haven’t had any problems. I think it’s a good combination. If hunting in highly mineralized soils just keep an eye on how much dirt you have building up around the edge. Give it a cleaning or change the tape out of it gets to bad. 

[tslick]

I use red drywall tape. Not all gummy. Can pull it tight. 2 wraps works well. will last a good while. Cheap at Wally world.

[Skookum]

Having been irritated at how much dirt enters the coil covers on both the Equinox and Manticore, I wonder has anyone discovered a method for temporarily sealing these more intricate designs.   Recently, I came across some versions removable caulk, such as these products here:  

https://www.reddevil.com/products/product/zip-a-way-removable
https://www.dap.com/products-projects/product-categories/caulks-sealants/specialty/seal-n-peel/

Has anyone ever tried these for sealing the interior parts of a fenestrated coil?