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I know a lot of you use the led light strips that you can get on ebay and I also know the adhesive is hit or miss on the. My question is how do you make sure the lights are going to stay?
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I'm a big fan of these LED Modules most also have better double sided foam tape on them compared to the cheaper rolls.. I rivet them when possible.
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limited405 wrote:I'm a big fan of these LED Modules most also have better double sided foam tape on them compared to the cheaper rolls.. I rivet them when possible.
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Mind to share the source on where you get these? I know I can find some that LOOK like these, lol, but if you have a supplier with reliable product, that would be good to know. Thanks!
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I get similar on Amazon and have had great luck with them.
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we have this 3m adhesion promoter around for fastening body kits on cars, good for 100 mph
you definitely want to stick the strip in the correct spot the first time :mrgreen:
i prefer to use the grey tape if i have a choice but the led strips come with white tape (not as durable)

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my 3rd brake light (1 meter led light strip) has been in place for 5 years without an edge lifting

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anytime i use adhesive tape i use the adhesion promoter
google '3m adhesion promoter' you can find it most anywhere, even walmart carries it :mrgreen:
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Let flexible waterproof RGB LED strips I purchased from Amazon have started falling off (the tape is failing). I guess I'll need to remove the stock tape and apply with good 3M stuff, or find LEDs with quality adhesive.
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I actually cover my led strips with clear Gorilla Tape. After I stick them inside a sign, I tape over them and they stay!
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Anyone had any Experience just using Hot Glue?
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signlightingworld.com - they have great modules and they come with 3m tape. Good stuff!
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