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anyone find a way to dull bright aluminum carabiners that doesn't involve tape?

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raisins

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My carabiners are shiny aluminum, no paint. I probably should have gotten painted ones, but went for the brand and style of carabiner I wanted (and found the on sale).

I have some tight rope eyes on my 'biners and don't want to wrap with tape. I don't want it coming loose and possibly getting in the gate, etc.

Anyone find a way to dull a 'biner or stain it?

Thanks - R
 
X2 on the heat shrink. 1/2” I believe. I’ve done it on all mine, even the black ones. Flat black so no shine, kills noise, adds grip and a bit of insulation for those cold days.


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I measured my 'biners and bought 3/8" shrink tubing for it. Thanks for the suggestions.

One last question, do any of you cover with the tubing the screw gate piece that you rotate to lock? I'm thinking that might be getting a bit close to the locking mechanism, but more coverage would be a plus.
 
Here is a pic of how I did mine. Binder for the lineman’s belt I left the spot open for the ropeman and the tether biner I left the spot for the bridge to slide plus the ropeman. Stealth stripped the screw. I also put a piece of stealth strip in the groove where the gate closes to help quiet the sound you get when the gate slams shut from slipping out of your fingers.
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I dont like covering anything that's considered life support with a non breathing or easily(regularly) removed cover like tape. They all hold moisture in which can lead to corosion, and dont allow you to inspect the items. IF you do something like this I'd suggest removing everything at the end of every season and inspecting...

When I have covered binders, I just use cloth camo tape. Comes off easily and at least breaths a little...
 
I got ten feet of tubing in the mail, so I can cover and recover. Good call on inspecting everything. They are aluminum so the chance of corrosion goes down compared to steel.
 
I'm a little surprised, with all the military and hunting applications, there aren't more flat-finished biners available on the commercial market.
 
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