Not sure about the gaffers tape.  I use it all the time at work (A/V staging) 
and it is certainly good for a million things, but I am not altogether sure it 
will last in the long run in "extreme environments", like under the hood.   
FWIW, Permacel brand gaffers' is the "real thing" - 
http://www.thetapeworks.com/gaffer.htm
Steve
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Johnson 
  Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:48 PM
  Subject: Re: Do not get
  Jack and all,
  You might check out a Theatrical Supply store either locally or on the
  web...   There is a 2 inch or more wide tape which is like duct tape
  in strength and utility but is black cloth instead of the duct tape
  silver color.  It is used in theaters a lot and is called "gaffers
  tape".
  Cheers!!
  Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
  On 12/5/06, Bill L <pythias@pacifier.com> wrote:
  > Hello Jack,
  >
  >        i used either duct tape covered by black electrical tape, or 2"
  >        wide 10 mill tape.
 
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