How to create plastic cover for bike?

[sps42]

I want to create a lightweight cover for a bike.  I'm thinking of using black builders' plastic with a number of seams to get a good fit.

Wondering if something like the Grunt Builders Film Joining tape would last for the seams or if I should do a heat bond?

Thanks

Simon

[EricL]

Hello @sps42 

I propose using GRUNT 48mm x 30m Builders Film Joining Tape for ease of installation and cutting. The best feature of the tape is that it can be removed and replaced or taped over again. The heat bond method is not a bad idea, But I believe that the builder's tape is more forgiving of mistakes. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[sps42]

Many thanks @EricL .  I'll give that a go. 

[Noyade]

Morning (just) @sps42 

I would like to see the finished product. I have a bike (bicycle) interest in this as well.

Cheers!

[MitchellMc]

How good a fit do you need @sps42? A four-burner BBQ cover could fit neatly, and with some additional Velcro straps could be tightened to suit.

Mitchell

[sps42]

Nice thought @MitchellMc .  Unfortunately not long enough - needs to be 2m long.  Will see if I can find another one though

[sps42]

Hi @Noyade , I'll keep you posted

[MitchellMc]

The 6-burner version is around 175mm @sps42. But as you are not covering something as deep as a BBQ, you might find it stretches out longer, getting over the wheels.

Mitchell

[sps42]

Thanks @MitchellMc .  You got me thinking and I checked around.  Good solutions for bike available at good prices.  My default is always 'a project - make it!' but sometimes....:-)