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Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« on: September 28, 2009, 07:41:16 pm »
I want to make a few era bar pads. I can get the cover done but haven't found a source for the foam part.
Any help appreciated.

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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 07:51:20 pm »
 no luck at clarke rubber?

or maybe someone who does that protective foam wrapping they do on the aircon pipes?

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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 08:16:05 pm »
No mate. All there stuff was wrong size or compound.

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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2009, 08:25:20 pm »
what about buying some cheapo bar pads off ebay, ditch the covers and then you have the foam  ;)
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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2009, 08:58:48 pm »
Brad
Can't be certain if this will do the job, but what about refrigeration insulation, the stuff they use on airconditioner pipes? It's made to slip over pipes so it has lengthways slits and comes in lenghts of about 1.5 - 2 meters, all you need to do is cut to length.
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2009, 09:02:59 pm »
oh yeah that might work 1/2 inch armaflex it is called can buy it from reece/tradelink etc etc plumbing supplies also they have it in solar proof which just has a black covering on top which may be the go as well thanks Michael. :)
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2009, 09:37:44 pm »
Thanks. I will try those sources. Last resort will be to buy cheapies .

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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2009, 11:50:33 pm »
Plumbers lagging, works a treat and seems to be more tear resistant
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2009, 02:27:24 am »
kiddies swimming pool "noodles" ;D
well it's worth a shot hey...
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Re: Source for bar pad foam/rubber
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2009, 05:57:48 am »
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or maybe someone who does that protective foam wrapping they do on the aircon pipes?

I forgot to mention that I was typing in invisible ink, and you had to rub some lemon juice on your screen ;D

I like Vandy's idea anyway, I'm pretty sure that back in the day Mikkola was sponsored by Swimsafe for his bar noodles

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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2009, 09:12:52 am »
I'm pretty sure that back in the day Mikkola was sponsored by Swimsafe for his bar noodles
whats in that breaky cereal of your Paul? :D :D :D
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