Spark Plug Wire Boots

[bluestringer]

Saw this on the facebook model car builders group. Gave it a try and seems to work good, perfect fit for 30awg wire, and looks close to scale. Paper clip rubber coating..............

[carrucha]

Good tip!  Thanks for sharing.

[Mike C.]

3 hours ago, carrucha said:

Good tip!  Thanks for sharing.

I'll have to keep an eye out for them. Maybe the dollar store.

[bluestringer]

2 hours ago, Mike C. said:

I'll have to keep an eye out for them. Maybe the dollar store.

Dollar Tree, actually dollar and a quarter tree now, has them. 80 ct. pack for 1.25.

[Mike C.]

11 hours ago, bluestringer said:

Dollar Tree, actually dollar and a quarter tree now, has them. 80 ct. pack for 1.25.

Mine too. I'm on it.

[Bainford]

Cheers James. Very handy tip.

[bisc63]

Nice one! Thanks for posting this.

[Zippi]

Great tip man.  

[bobthehobbyguy]

Thanks for sharing a great tip.

[ctruss53]

This looks like just the right material for spark plug boots.  One question though.

Is there a best way to get the insulation off the paperclip? I know there is the xacto cut around the clip method, but has anyone found a better or easier way.

Yes, I am lazy.  haha

[Oldriginal86]

4 hours ago, ctruss53 said:

This looks like just the right material for spark plug boots.  One question though.

Is there a best way to get the insulation off the paperclip? I know there is the xacto cut around the clip method, but has anyone found a better or easier way.

Yes, I am lazy.  haha

Might try using electrical wire stripping pliers

[bluestringer]

On 2/21/2023 at 3:03 PM, ctruss53 said:

This looks like just the right material for spark plug boots.  One question though.

Is there a best way to get the insulation off the paperclip? I know there is the xacto cut around the clip method, but has anyone found a better or easier way.

Yes, I am lazy.  haha

I straighten the clip, then cut around one time in the middle. You can then get your fingernail behind it and pull it off one side then the other.