Did a search and found this 'flame retardant' tape. All the 'high temperature' tapes were a copper color. This one is red, but wider so you'd have to cut it down.
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Pack-PVC...&hash=item3cabdbca7d
Best wishes. Let us know how this turns out!
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