Step Four

Tightly bind ends with HT self adhesive glass fibre tape and smear with Thermolastic high Temperature Silicone RTV. As in figs. 13 &14. Apply Thermolastic protective layer, spirally winding under tension, removing the interleaving as you progress fig.15. The thermolastic protective layer should be overlapped by at least 20 min. This will allow sufficient area for self bonding. Smooth over the overlapping edges applying pressure in the direction of the wind. The bond Strength will increase with increase with age and any increase in temperature from the exhaust.