I was looking through my old coils today and found my 5" X 7" Detech coil. The black cord wrap had become stiff and cracked, and the material was flaking off the coil wires. Does anyone know of a product that will keep the cord supple and flexible, and perhaps preserve the rubber/plastic cord wrap? I called Detech and they do not replace coil cords (out of warranty), so I'm stuck with it. The coil is probably 20 years old, having bought it originally for my Explorers. Other coils seem to be ok, but I'd like to keep them going as long as possible.
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Coil cord treatment?
- Thread starter Knipper
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I've seen previous posts on another forum about this problem and multiple responses have said to use Liquid Electrical Tape. Comes in a can and isn't too costly.
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Yeah, I don't think the liquid tape will be adequate. As you can see, the outer sheath of the cord REALLY crumbled off! May just have to use some electrical tape and re-wrap it.
I was interested more in a product that would keep the coil cord sheath flexible and prevent hardening.
I was interested more in a product that would keep the coil cord sheath flexible and prevent hardening.
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shellhouse
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To keep current rubber pliable the aerospace 303 UV protectant is supposed to be really good. It sounds weird but people have used it on engine belts such as serpentine belts to reportedly prolong the life considerably. I tend to use it for UV protectant mostly but it's done great on tires and you really have me thinking now...
Hard to say about patching up the missing sheathing though. Electrical tape would be easiest. Heat shrink tubing would be nice but the coiled section makes for a challenge.
GL and HH
Hard to say about patching up the missing sheathing though. Electrical tape would be easiest. Heat shrink tubing would be nice but the coiled section makes for a challenge.
GL and HH
Thanks Elmy, I'll try that
UPDATE!
After doing some research, I found a product that I'm very impressed with! It's called "Car Guys" plastic restorer. I applied it with a soft micro fiber cloth to some coil cords that I thought were getting a bit brittle, and I can't believe the difference it made. Cords are now pliable and feel 'softer', as well as bending easier. I put some on my old coils and they brought out the black shine and feel like new again. I think this product will be just the ticket for keeping my coil and headphone cords from cracking and splitting in the future!
After doing some research, I found a product that I'm very impressed with! It's called "Car Guys" plastic restorer. I applied it with a soft micro fiber cloth to some coil cords that I thought were getting a bit brittle, and I can't believe the difference it made. Cords are now pliable and feel 'softer', as well as bending easier. I put some on my old coils and they brought out the black shine and feel like new again. I think this product will be just the ticket for keeping my coil and headphone cords from cracking and splitting in the future!