Dip-it Whip-it vs. paint on electrical

[hesanarborist]

Does anyone know if Dip-it Whip-it found here http://www.wesspur.com/rope/tools.html is the same as the generic paint on electrical tape found at local hardware stores?

I am mainly trying to figure out if the paint on electrical tape from the harware store will be safe to use on ropes.
I believe the product name is "paint on electrical tape"

thanks.

 

[Blinky]

I've heard it's roughly the same but don't know for sure. I know some people do use 'liquid electrical tape'. I can't find it around here.

I like Maxi-jacket. You can get 8oz bottles in lots of colors from Knot and Rope Supply.

 

[Norm_Hall]

This is the paint on 'liquid tape' I've been using. Got the green light to use it on rope fiber from Samson Rope. I get it at Home Depot for $6.

Left bottle is the new package (black liquid)
Right bottle is the old package (green liquid)

 

[Norm_Hall]

Closeup of new bottle.
I brush it on to help firm up the lock stitching on eye & eye's.

 

[PUClimber]

It's great stuff even though it's a little thick and it smells rancid but like Norm said been using it for a while now.

 

[roxy]

Ive got WIDI and it's tough and stinks to high heaven. Strictly outdoor application. I have red, which I wouldn't recommend as it looks like you bled all over the rope. Haven't used the liquid e tape or Maxi Jacket,.

 

[rfwoodvt]

I used WIDI on some eyes and was very surprised to find that the stuff gets pretty solid and stiff. I didn't like that at all for the eyes.

Never did get at chance to use it any other way though. Apparently I didn't close the can tight enough and the stuff dried out on me.

I've used liquid tape, both brush-on and spray-on with pretty decent results. it remains somewhat flexible and doesn't peel. Though it does have a heavy solvent smell.