dewilso Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 What do you use to mount LED strips ? The double stick tape they come with turns loose after awhile because of heat. I've also tried the 3M emblem mount tape, still gives up after while. Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw8ite Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 When I installed my LED strip lighting I experienced the same problem. I put a dollop of Lexel Caulk (available at Ace Hdw.) the size of a pencil eraser every 4". Each dollop was placed 50% on the tape and 50% on the mounting surface. I was not concerned with temperature, however, Lexel is good from -30*F to 200*F. It has been installed for over a year and shows no signs of failure. Hope this helps, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 We have installed the fluorescent LED conversions from jirahled. After 18 months, they haven't loosened. http://jirahled.com/index.php?md=products Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy67ss Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I use silicon adhesive after removing all remnants of the original tape. Roy 2011 GMC 3500 SRW CC, SB, Duramax/Allison 2008 HitchHiker LS 29.5 FKTG, 7000lb axles, Glide Ride, HD brakes, dual pane windows, 40" Panasonic, Magnadyne HTS, PD surge protector, etc. Mods: 5 gal pressure tank, Motosat dish, plumbing reworked, inside steps storage, SeeLevel tank gauges, Rear view camera, major changes to basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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