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I don't know if you folks know about this "New" product called "LIQUID TAPE" made by Gardner Bender. Its designed to use on wires where the insulation has been frayed or degraded. It works like rubber cement and comes in almost the same type of applicator. All you do is apply a coat of this liquid material around the exposed wire area, let it dry for 5 minutes and then recoat once more for a thicker coating. Its so easy to use in areas where a wire's insulation has worn and is shorting out.
Today I was finally able to get my horn working because the wire to the horn running down the steering wheel tube was worn of insulation where it comes out of the tube near the steering box.
Liquid Tape comes in 4 colors. I used the black which is Product #LTB-400. Pretty cool stuff! I found it at Lowes in the electrical area.

That stuff has been around for years, but I've never tried it. Good to know it works. I usually replace a frayed wire, but there are times this would be great. Thanks.

40casey,
Your right! There are times when a wire has worn off the insulation in a small area due to vibration. So why go through all the trouble to replace the wire? This Liquid Tape is even better than shrink wrap tubing. You don't have to cut the wire to slip on the shrink wrap and resolder the wire. I know this sounds like a quick fix, however, not all of us want to turn a simple fix into a long drawn out repair. Its just a wire carrying low voltage to make something work. Its pretty neat stuff in my mind.

Liquid electrical tape keeps me on the road!

Chris,
Liquid Tape is the best invention since the drywall screw!! I love the stuff!! Never heard of it before until today. Where have I been all my life?