[SML] Really really REALLY securing LED tape?

[Dale Farmer]

On 9/19/2017 9:07 PM, Michael Sauder via Stagecraft wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 8:19 PM, Jon Ares via Stagecraft 
> <stagecraft at theatrical.net <mailto:stagecraft at theatrical.net>> wrote:
> 
>     Ok, so what REALLY works to get LED tape as permanently as permanently
>     possible to stick to painted scenery? I can't use truckloads of
>     plastic clips - the tape will be visible (albeit black PCB).....
> 
>     I had read on some forums about using the stickiest 3M 10mm
>     double-sided tape possible, lay that down, then lay the LED tape's
>     sticky-back onto that.  I did that, and STILL doesn't stay stuck down.
> 
> 
> Are you referring to 3m VHB (Very High Bond) tape? If not, I feel like 
> that should work well... Ever since I learned of VHB it's kind of become 
> my go-to for sticking lightweight things when I really really want them 
> to stay stuck.
> 


Second the 3m VHB double sided sticky tape.  The other thing is if you 
are using the weatherproof LED tapes is that they need to be stuck to 
something metal that can act as a heat sink.   Make sure the surface you 
are attaching the stuff needs to be clean, dry, oil free and smooth.

Dale


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