Which Double-Sided Mounting Tape is Best? 3M VHB vs, Duck, Gorilla, Gorilla Clear, T-REX, Loctite
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2019
- Double-sided mounting tape tested: LLPT, 3M VHB, Duck, Gorilla, Gorilla Clear, T-REX, Loctite, XFasten, and FixPro. Most brands purchased on Amazon. Loctite and Duck were the only 3/4 inch tapes. All other tapes were 1 inch. Thank you very much for supporting the channel by watching the commercials and through Patreon support. It helps a lot! / projectfarm
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
XFasten: amzn.to/32cdEWU
Duck: amzn.to/3j2cMLb
LLPT: amzn.to/3pJw8YS
Loctite: amzn.to/3l9s3f6
T-REX: amzn.to/31l2iRo
Gorilla: amzn.to/3AeOwxC
Videography Equipment:
Sony DSC-RX10 III Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera: amzn.to/2YdXvPw
Canon 70D Camera: amzn.to/31b5Gy0
Azden Microphone: amzn.to/34d3DLE
Go Pro Bundle: amzn.to/31aince
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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Project Farm LLC - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thank you for suggesting this video idea and please let me know which brands you'd like tested in the next round. Thanks, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
XFasten: amzn.to/32cdEWU
Duck: amzn.to/3j2cMLb
LLPT: Currently Unavailable
Loctite: amzn.to/3l9s3f6
T-REX: amzn.to/31l2iRo
Gorilla: amzn.to/2CPqy4D
Nice test, looks like LLPT is back in stock on Amazon
Good morning Project Farm. All these tape videos, but I dont see a Measuring Tape vid
I know this is an older vid but I think your sheer load test may have a flaw. Ive noticed that as it pulls the test peice pulls away at the bottom more like a peel than show the sheer strength of the adhesive/fastener. I think if you supported on both sides of the test peice like your tensile strength test in this vid it may give more accurate results. Thanks for giving genuine unbiased reviews and tests!
I need to know which double-sided tape works best for for dashboards and Heat combined I have a magnetic Mount that I cannot get to stay on my dashboard.
@@Sean-ft7ys vlm
Considering the numer of subscribers, you probably saved all of us over a million dollars.
Thank you!
Truth....
moron
Most definitely!
Good reason to subscribe to his patreon page
Break the bank and test auto jump starters👌great as always 🥇
Thank you for the video idea! I'll see what I can do. Since it'll cost a lot, I'll do it if this suggestion gets a lot of likes.
@@ProjectFarm make sure you test charge times, total mAh etc
@@ProjectFarm First, see what John Cadogan and Scotty Kilmer have done!
@@PierreaSweedieCat I don't trust anything scotty kilmer says
@@isaakwelch3451 Well, I have had o problems. But then reviewing a car starter or generator is a specific thing.
In a web of fake review sites, advertising masquerading as reviews, and incentivized reviewers, this was a great breath of fresh air. Thank you for such a transparent and unbiased review process. Subbed
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Please be careful buying 3M products. There are so many counterfeit products on the market. Buy from a 3M vendor.
I used to run a business that utilized the 3M tape. For liability reasons we ran a few tests of our own before using it in our process, and I can attest that it does indeed get significantly stronger after 2-3 days.
Thanks for sharing.
I have to second this observation. I've seen fully cured VHB take the wood\plating\paint with it during destructive testing. It really almost approaches epoxy, within its limited effective temperature range. I'd be interested to see the behavior of the other brands after a longer curing period.
Looks like the price of LLPT double-sided tape is going to rise.
Thank you!
Go go underdog!
Is there a link?
I just bought it all on Amazon. You can find it on my Ebay page in two days.
Yes, don't tell anyone we are coming to buy some. lol
I see a new video by Project Farm, I klick on it and watch it. No matter the topic. I am a simple man
But first I drop a like
Thank you very much!! The positive feedback really helps keep me going!
Project Farm I love your videos!👍🏻
Agreed.....
@@willis9757 I know, only Farm, and steve Lehto always get a like before viewing. Several others get one in less than a minute in!
I know this video is old, but I am buying VHB tape right now. the fact that these vids exists is freakin' awesome. thanks !
Thanks for the feedback.
I love how you make your videos a fun, enjoyable experience from start to finish. I enjoy and giggle a lot to your videos.
Thank you for spending the time to be thorough and come up with some truly brilliant setups.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
For those of you at the store in a hurry:
-Average Tensile (lbs): 5:20
-Average Sheer: 8:32
-Average Steel (lbs): 11:38
-Price per foot: 11:56
Paul's Place if only we could transplant your comment into the description
Was going to make a similar comment, beat me to it.
T-REX is likely one that is readily available and seems to be on the lower end on price. The results for all the tests are right in the middle... Seems like solid choice to me, not planning to use it to stick a small child or animal to the wall or anything. :-) Don't use double-sided tape much but loves these test videos. I bought a role of T-REX duct tape because of them, not used any yet.
@@SavvySteveChannel Gorilla isn't readily available? Because that's the stuff I have, and Gorilla is a widely well known brand
@@CarlosCastillogearhead The only reason he likely doesn't include any annotation like this is because it ruins his profit on the videos, which is what keeps him able to make them. So finding a comment to do this for you is the least you can do.
Compare different working gloves.
Awesome idea! Thank you!!
Yes I'd like to know that. You'll have to go all Adam Savage on this one. lol
@@ProjectFarm Different types. "construction work gloves" and "mechanics" work gloves. You probably use both types yourself anyways. ;-)
Yessssss please test this. Two solvents to try is Chem-dip and brake cleaner
Yes please
I continue to be amazed at how much work and time you put into these tests. Thanks for another amazing video, Todd.
Thank you very much!
It's because of these well created, incredibly informative, non-biased videos made by Project Farm that I became a "super fan" and subscriber to this channel! Thanks again guys for educating us consumers and revealing the truth of which products are worth our hard earned money. You guys rock!
Thanks!
I don’t know if anyone has told you this but your a real lifesaver! I found this channel for the weed wacker line test and I’ve been hooked since. Thanks so much for bringing interesting content and helpful advice. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much!!
I concur.
I lost my virginity on this: Which Trimmer Brush Blade is Best? Let's find out!
Been a fan ever since.
yup thats true!
I'm amazed by the amount of work you put into making this video to help others make the right choice when choosing double stick tape. Thanks for all you do! A++
Thank you very much for the positive comment! I'm really looking forward to your next video!
Project Farm I am very impressed with the testing you do. Very nice job
Not just double-sided, tape ... also, the best engine lubrication for lawnmowers. Sorry, can't resist, you had me for life after the "bacon grease as engine oil" video.
I wish the tape thickness was stated
💯
Hello, I wanted to comment on how incredibly helpful your video was to my Philips Hue Lightstrip mounting project. I can't drill the mounting brackets into metal and really needed something sticky to hold up multiple lightstrips. The 3M tape absolutely did the trick despite all my worries. Your research saved me a ton of time and money and this video should get more traction for people doing mounting projects. THANK YOU!
Great to hear!
i like 3M too
The effort you put into the tests and developing the test rigs is truly remarkable! Thank you sir!
You are welcome!
I’d love to see a drill bit test, I’ve been trying to find a good drill bit for a long time
Thank you for the video idea!
Not just drill bits, but drill bit sharpeners too.
Mower Man gx85 dewalt cobalt bits. you can get them on amazon. it’s hard to find them in stores. they have a pilot bit built into each bit and absolutely melt through steel and wood.
Try drill hog on eBay. There cobalt m42 drills work great and last for ever. Drilling metal.
I have too!
Video Idea: testing small generators that are used for camping. Including sound output and total running time for heaters/coolers
Great test idea!
That would be a good test. But ya'll better be coughing up some donations. lol! They're not cheap to have enough for a legit comparison.
Agree! We need to know. This a common need among 10s of thousands.
Most food trucks I see run the Honda 2000W portable generators, with similar ones by Yamaha a distant second. The Honda ones aren't cheap at all, but they are QUIET, and I assume (just based on the brand and the fact that they seem to be the choice for heavier use applications like food trucks) that they are reliable.
@@jayschafer1760 Just saw a video on the Generac 2000w. Way cheaper than the Honda with more features. 60db...
Man, you are so thorough. Your videos are bang on. I hope you keep doin' what your doin. I am a senior on a fixed income. You save me money and time. Love this channel.
Thanks so much!
Excellent testing. Comprehensive testing, excellent technique, controls, sample size. I am very impressed! Thanks from all of us out here who benefit greatly from your efforts! Stay safe.
Thank you very much!
It would be cool if you maintained a website that listed the winners in all your videos. That would a great quick cheat sheet for when I'm looking to buy something. :) Great video this time as usual!
Jonathan Morris Sounds like the type of content one should put on a patreon page. Otherwise some of us non-patrons might watch less of the videos
Oh, I'd watch every last one of them cause they're fun and interesting, but a few months from now I won't remember what the winning product was.
Jonathan Morris Agreed. Me too :)
Jonathan Morris I agree, I love watching the videos but it’s hard to remember which one is the winner and searching TH-cam isn’t the easiest either
@@brandonbenjamin9452 Depends on how many ads are loaded on the page haha.
The amount of work that he puts into EACH. AND. EVERY. ONE. of is videos is astounding, and that he reads most comments is even more amazing, keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words! I get alot of great ideas from you all!
The amount of work that goes into your tests is amazing. A delight to watch.
Edit: I also watch Scotty Kilmer, and you are proof one can speak loud and clear without flaying your arms. Scotty makes at least 50 virtual balloon animals in the same time span.
Thanks for watching!
Very extensive and thorough testing! I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos, keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, will do!
I just found this channel yesterday and I'm so obsessed. I've always loved reviews and product tests but you go above and beyond.
Thank you very much!
Think PF guy is hot, Lilly?
Wow, And That’s a chick saying that!! Don’t let it go over your head tho!
At 1mil subs, we either need a shop tour or a comparison on best pens for pointing out marketing hype.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm agreed! an MTV cribs style tour of the workshop would be great!!
That space pen is the best there is
I've changed a few of my buying habits over the years after watching your test videos, Thank you so much, and keep up your excellent work !
Great to hear!
I ‘m always impressed by your professionalism not to mention your ingenious way of testing products. No one does it as well 👍
Thanks so much!
The 3M VHB is often used for Dashcams because it's one of the few double sided tapes that consistently sticks between plastic and glass. And can hold up to the heat of being under a windshield.
Yes, that is definitely the best choice for that application! That's my choice for the same.
We use 3M for all automotive emblems and mouldings. Never had any problems but it has an adhesive promoter.
@@iPrint3D and spoilers, lips and window visor
@@ProjectFarm If you make a similar video, please test 3M's 4910 tape. By far the best 2-sided tape I've used. Will you be shocked by how well it sticks? Let's find out…
3M VHB RP62 is just a beast. I use it to mount solar panels on the roof of our RV. There are lots of 3M options, just be sure to get the kind for your project. The 3M RP62 allegedly is made to replace rivets and screws... which is insane to me. I have to say we have been 15k miles, through rain, snow, hail, lots of sun, and the 3M still flexs our fiberglass roof when I pull on the brackets holding the panels.
Just purchased 1,000 shares of LLPT stock.... thanks PF :)
lol. Thank you!
What is symbol what name company that makes it.
Yeah, I second that, what's their symbol?
TJ Ellis I want to buy PF stock lol
Not a bad idea! These videos are thorough and unbiased!
I wished I had found this comparison years ago.....I have purchased many of the not-so-great products because of their prominence in advertising and displays at the local hardware stores.....but this answered the question for me and I plan to subscribe!
Well done....and thanks.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad I could answer your question!
Today we are going to be testing which TH-cam channel is the best
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And Project Farm is the clear winner!
Thank you!
@Abdul Rahman you have to consider the price though. For the money, Project Farm is the winner
Very impressive!
What?!? There are other TH-cam channels?!?
“Per roll” what kind of sneaky measurement is that 🤔
Great point!
Yeah I thought the same thing. Gotta love obscure, completely un-useful, specs.
The gorilla and 3m are advertised the same way he just didn't notice.
@Michael Ruiz Probably Loctite to. They didn't even come close to the 100 lbs they advertise.
Makes me not wanna buy from the companies that say that. What a load of garbage
the amount of work one has to go through to complete a legitimate and accurate test is crazy, thanks to project farm in helping us best choose the right products
Thanks for watching!
Hi projectfarm. I just wanted you to know that i really appreciate everything you uploading. I am so happy that you have no sponsor that i watch every ad to the end to give you the more money you deserve. Well, this is my way to help, in the moment that i can donate you'll be the first that gets the donation. Really appreciate and love your hard work, please never stop!!!
Thank you so much!
Can you test windshield wipers? I was looking at the vast amount of options and was wondering which one is really worth the money.
Terrific video idea! I'll do it! Thank you for recommending this one.
Scotty kilmer vouched for silicon wiper blades
I’m a truck driver and spend the extra money on silicone wiper blades after seeing Scotty’s video. It’s made a world of difference. I drive 13,000 miles a month plus so use them a TON. Superior. I believe it’s Michelin that I have on.
Don't know Scotty, but I am here to vouch for quality silicon wipers. I bought SilBlade 14 years ago, Texas summers and occasional freezes have barely phased them.
PIAA silicon. Japanese made. Good quality metal frame. Silicon replaceable blade. Very good quality.
Spray adhesive comparison might be nice. Use on wood, fabric, plastic, etc. Thank you for your efforts in these videos!
Thank you!
Excellent idea!!!!!
Todd, Thank you for testing! You have saved me money and time. I go to your channel not only for personal use but I am the purchaser for our business and always go to your channel first. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you very much for the video, very straight forward and not the slightest BS, gloss or decor, just fine and clear to see comparisons.
Thanks so much!
Dude!!!! Thanks for doing my recommendation! This is awesome. Hands down one of the best TH-camrs out there!
Thank you!
What water filter (Brita, PUR, Zerowater, auqa bliss...) does the best job filtering?
Great test idea!
Not worth the video. Any filter only system will leave behind particles in the water (good minerals or bad chemicals). The only two proven consumer ways to get a ppm of 0, is reverse osmosis and distillation, both waste water and in the case of distillation requires energy. A typical Brita filter or similar is only for taste, it really doesnt filter any nasty stuff like lead.
Life straw.
Great idea considering how much pollutants and chemicals enter our bodies from water alone
@@brandonerhardt4905 I believe life straw is just for removing microorganisms. I don't recall it having any carbon or other absorbant media. Just a heads up!
I LOVE that I can go back to your videos when needing to buy a product for a project!
This is my to go to channel when I'm looking to get anything online or in-store. Thank you for your honest work👍🏼 BLESSINGS!
Thanks and you are welcome!
What a about a Velcro type (hook & loop) tape shootout?
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm If you do this, please include 3M Dual-lock
I came here to make this same comment
There are several different variants of dual lock, would love to know which to choose and why for different scenarios.
@Project Farm How about the FlexSeal products?
Best honest testing channel on youtube!
Thank you very much!
I need to mount something under my headlight and it's metal and the headlight material is plastic... for some reason I was hoping you made a video on double sided tape.... and here we are. So glad you do these! You are one of the few people on TH-cam that puts the time in and gives a non biased results. I love it! You rock!
Thanks!
Wow! I really appreciate the amount of time and effort you put into making this. Supper helpful.
You know it's going to be a good video when he chuckles about the products in the intro
Thank you!
Another excellent video as always old chap.
You're doing god's work my friend and you deserve all the success you've achieved and more.
Thank you!
Thank-You for all the work you put into testing & video production work, to help 'the common man' make a good choice on different products.! Allways look forward to seeing "project Farm" on TH-cam.
You are welcome!
Here’s a very important variable you left out…. heat. I used the 30lb Gorilla Glue on an LED light strip in my garage (under a cabinet). The tape ran the entire 6 foot length of light strip. The light strip maybe weighed 5lbs total and was only an inch wide. It held great over the winter but in the summer when the garage reached a temperature of about 25 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius the tape let go. Pretty important factor given my application was well within the expected uses of this product.
Thanks for the feedback.
It's hard to come by, but I found that Scotch outdoor permanent tape 5-15 lbs to be the best for most applications, including applications where it gets hot. I believe the logo has a picture of a hanging circular star looking thing. I've tried them all, and I use a lot of this tape, and the Scotch seems to be the most permanent. If you use it indoors like to hang a picture, it will tear off the drywall if you're not careful.
Fun fact: most adhesives can be strengthend by heating it up first, then applying it.
Great point!
Wow didnt know this
Why’s that? I’m curious 🤔
@@Werdna12345 The adhesive is more malleable, so when you stick it to something it's able to conform and get in all the crevices giving a stronger bond
I always warm my tape b4 use
Never clicked so fast!!! Finally some good content! Ty Project Farms ❤️
Thank you!!
@Mark Reis I mean by that "finally" that there's finally some good content on TH-cam in general as I was refreshing not as in PF does otherwise content that's not great. I can see how the comment could be misunderstood.
Once again coming through with another great video!! Man you really put a lot of time into all your videos and its appreciated !!!
Nice to have a video with replicates for each test. So tired of other testing videos that use an n=1. Love your thoroughness
Thanks!
Love watching your videos, Wish you could do Nut & Bolt testing. To see if really worth paying 8x more for quality bolts or will the standard 8.8 grade cheap ones are good enough.
Great test idea!
AvE did a bunch of different grade bolts.
There isn't a lot to test there, the fastening strength associated with the labels have a liability implication if they fail.
Go rent a Skidmore tester and do it yourself if you don't believe the ratings.
Industrial grading is probably close to spot on.
Buildings and structures are literally engineered to spec, and if hardware didn't meet spec it would be a catastrophe.
Unlike most of the claims tested on this channel, industrial grading isn't marketing.
But, would still make a good video.
He's gonna need more than that chain hoist to pull a bolt apart that's for sure.
I say it just depends on the criticality of what you are building. Swing set? Grade 5 or metric 8.8 is plenty strong. Your car suspension? Spend the extra few cents on grade 8 or metric 10.9.
Ask and you shall receive! 😁 Best part about mondays, time and time again, PF delivers an amazing review 👍🏼
Thank you very much!!
Thank you so so much for this! Helped me tremendously deciding how to mount some wall panels on my own when no one out there on youtube could give me advice. I now can make my own plan with full confidence in LLPT and not gorilla. THANK YOU!
You are welcome!
One of the most professional and in-depth videos I have ever seen. Incredible job mate.
Thanks!
Just imagine the thousands upon thousands of cumulative dollars you have saved all of your viewers. You are doing an excellent and noble service to so many viewers, and have earned every subscriber. UROCK
Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking the time to make such an informative video. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
@Project Farm I always reference your findings first when planning to buy an adhesive, lubricant, cutting disc, or even my reciprocating saw blades. As an Engineer, I appreciate the thoroughness of your testing methodology and unbiased opinion.
Thanks so much!
Excellent. Every video of your testing is by far the best testing I could imagine. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Video suggestion, compare dust masks. Like air flow and how much dust/particles it actually stops.
Thank you for the video idea!
He doesn't have a laboratory.
Also, knee pads. All stuff I needed when I was an electrician.
Love when that notification bell goes off - looking forward to this one!
Thank you very much and hope you enjoy the video!
Hands down THEE best channel on TH-cam.
This was the best review test I have seen for this product in particular to what I needed to know. Thank you
You are welcome!
Great review overall. The information is good for my purposes. I have a small issue with the testing or maybe it's just another test category to consider because it all depends on how you are going to use the product. I noticed on the vertical pull tests, especially on the metal, that the two pieces always separated away from the bottom. With that in mind, "how does it apply to reality?" ... I say to myself. An object stuck to a wall will most always separate from the top first because of gravity pulling down, and you would need to rely on the tape to support both the total weight of the object as it pulls outward but that will be greatly diminished by how much surface area of tape it needs to slide downwards on. This brings me to the important test, that is related and I would have wanted to see ... The test where the two surfaces slide apart parallel from each other, rather than tear away from each other. Using your metal vertical pull test as sn example, I would like to see a perfect pull vertically without separation first from the bottom. This means that the cable needs to be perfectly centered and perhaps add a slightly loose wedge both sides (like a track) to keep the pieces in parallel to the track. My prediction would be that the tapes strength will be very much higher for all across the board. Thanks again. Geat review.
I'd really like to see 3M VHB tape with primer tested on glass and aluminum. The 3M primer really does make a massive difference, without the primer it might barely stick to a surface but after priming it's almost impossible to remove! I work in construction as a glazier and use it all the time so it'd be cool to see some testing done with it.
Thank you for the video idea!
Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this comparison. I found it very helpful for a project I am doing now that requires a strong tape.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Because of this test, I bought a roll of LLPT tape and I really love it! Thanks!
You are welcome!
We used the 3M VHB tape to mount the gear tracks when we built a CNC plasma table. It has held up well for over 3 years and was a real pain when we had to remove a section of the track.
I use VHB tape to mount a solar panel on top of my pickup canopy. It's been on there for about 8 years now... baking all summer, freezing all winter, whistling down the freeway at 75... No sign of failure so far.
Where can I buy it and pick it up today?
Extreme Bonding....something I wish my Dad did with me. 😂😳😳
Thank you
If he's that kind of dad then count yourself lucky.
You're not the only one my friend
Maybe too extreme
If your dad bonded with you to this level of extremity, I think he'd be looking at a prison sentence.
Very useful knowledge. Very extensive testing. Really appreciate the effort and reporting methodology. Well done.
Thank you for this ... You did a great job and now I know which tape I will need for my project. Excellent tests - very professional.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I LOVE PROJECT FARMS!
More videos please...
Take care,
🤓 -Thomas
Western Washington State
Thomas, Thank you very much for the positive comments!!
Please test different spray adhesives
I'll do it! Hope viewers will provide some test ideas!
Great idea man! Can't wait for that video
@@ProjectFarm Fabric to metal would be good. Spray adhesive works great on old car headliners.
@@narlycharley wood to fabric/fabric to fabric/metal to metal(?)/etc.
@@ProjectFarm you should test heat resistance too! for example if you want to mount sound dampening in the hood of a car
Your projects are well thought out and your videos are great. I for one really appreciate what you do. Thanks!!
You are very welcome!
Really glad to see this test. It helped me confirm my choice of 3M 5952 for my spoiler installation. Thanks! (And I enjoyed the Arco oil test you just did.)
Great to hear!
Okay...now witch one won’t rip my wall when I take it off
Are you reading my mind, I am about to head to the store for some double sided tape. Thanks for the save man!
Lol
Very well done man! Im glad there is ppl like you on TH-cam!
I wish I could give this man and his channel a million dollars for ALL his painstaking and superior work in bringing us his detailed videos. I was looking for these products precisely, and finding this test sealed my decision.
Thank you VERY much, Project Farm!
My pleasure!
@@ProjectFarm I appreciate you and all your excellent efforts, thanks!!
This is a pretty useful channel
Thank you!
Omg you did my suggestion thank you so much
Thank you very much for requesting this one and sorry it took me so long.
Great job...pretty scientific too!! I'm reattaching some trim to my truck and this video helped me decide which tape will best meet my needs. THANKS!!!!
I appreciate people like you for making my life easier and better! 🤗
Thanks so much!
DAMMIT! You should've done glass! My spot mirrors keep falling off. You should've put these in an oven at very low heat (125F) to test adhesion under heat.
Sorry about that. 3M VHB would definitely win.
Stacy Smith Clean the glass first with methylated spirits or white spirit ☺️
As I said on another comment I've always used 3m brand of double sided tape and have never had a problem with use on glass.
@@Mr330d It's not that, it's weakening in the heat of the sun.
I use starting fluid followed by alcohol, followed by window cleaner. It works best except for one *exception. Starting fluid disolves everything from cigarette tar to 5th wheel grease. I actually have used starting fluid expediently dry clean my uniform at work one time. I use the alcohol to remove traces left after evaporation and to remove the traces of upper cylinder lubricant. The window cleaner removes any streaks (probably trace amounts of lubricant) left behind from the alcohol.
*ONE EXCEPTION: I live in between 2 coke (pyrolyzed coal) plants and beside a steel mill (AK Steel). We have "hard humidity" here. It's basically hard water vapor suspended in the air. Over time it leaves a film on EVERYTHING including glass. Starting fluid WILL NOT put a dent on this film! You might as well be using plain water. No, what you need to remove a film caused by hard humidity is pure white vinegar. Heinz or Great Value, it doesn't matter, just buy it by the gallon to save money. Then hit it with the Triple Threat cleaning method I mentioned above.
@@charlesrich3975 Where did you get it at?
I think some of the tensile strength tests were affected by the blocks tilting as they were pulled apart. Because each block only had a single pin, they could swivel a bit, turning some of the tensile force into shearing. Maybe using two pins per block would keep the tape line more level for future tensile tests.
Anyway, this is a great video as always! Your videos have informed a number of my recent purchasing decisions. Since discovering your channel, I always check if you've tested whatever I'm looking to buy.
One thing I'd love to see you test or review would be torque wrenches! I have one that is rated from 20-100 ft.-lbs, but I need one that can do 10-15 ft.-lbs for car repair stuff. I hear horror stories about torque wrenches being wildly out of calibration leading to snapped bolts and damaged engine blocks.
Thanks for the video idea.
Not just that after a few days it's stronger .
Ordering some LLPT right now. Thanks for the tip.
WOW!!! I certainly didn't expect those results. I swear by X-Fasten but I'm gonna try some of that LLPT.........very impressive!!! One of my favorite channels.......really!!!!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
In my experience, these tapes don't stick well to wood because of the porosity and the moisture content. Awesome tests however!!!!
WP, You are right! 3M VHB is definitely the best for a glossy surface but LLPT amazed on a very tough surface. Looking forward to your next video!!
A Warped Perception comment means you have really made it!
@@802Garage I’m a big fan of both channels for sure, but Project Farm has double the number of subs, haha. I hope they both continue to do extremely well!
@@EthanReggia Hahaha I remember when PF was barely getting started. Good stuff. :)
You didn't test "load over time" which is the most important for fixing stuff to a wall with tape.
In my experience it is just a matter of time and stuff falls down...
Great constructive feedback! Thank you!
How would you suggest that he sets-up such a test. What would be the parameters? TIA
@@5jjt Stick a piece of wood, plastic and/or metal to a wall for the recommended adhesion time, then put various weights on them and see how long it takes for them to fall. or you could do it by hanging weight from them as well.
Dude I can't get enough of your videos. I share every chance I get. Thank you!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
LLPT! Probably the stuff that's used on those made in China auto emblems (with doublestick tape). I'm going to buy a roll of LLPT - price is just too good to pass up.
Thanks for another great video.
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On your Teespring shirts,can you make one up with that beat up lawn mower that you always use for your comparison tests with some funny statement on it, I would surely buy one.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
Also one that says "Whoah that's a lot of damage!" :D
Maybe "Very impressive!". Don't know why, but when he says it, I'm like "Yeah, that was impressive!"
This has been the most helpful video by FAR! Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome!
Great test process!
And great timing finding this video!
I'm in the process of getting double sided tape to mount boat windows. Non porous surfaces, so 3m it is!
Thanks for making this video!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Please test two cycle engine oils. Great material as always!
Thank you!
I'd like to see this too. Amsoil says there oil ratio is 100:1 and it provides better protection than 50:1. I'm skeptical.