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Old 08-05-2009 | 05:10 AM
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LED board install help.

What is everyone using to keep there LED boards in place? I was thinking about two sided tape? Do you think the tape will melt?

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Old 08-05-2009 | 08:11 AM
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Tape shouldn't melt, as LED's really don't get hot like regular bulbs.
Old 08-05-2009 | 12:22 PM
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50 hits one response. Dang that's sad..
Old 08-05-2009 | 12:48 PM
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led doesnt release as much heat. for my led board i used double sided tape and it stayed on fine
Old 08-05-2009 | 01:27 PM
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Thanks guys!!!
Old 08-05-2009 | 01:35 PM
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I have seen some posts suggesting styrofoam backing and mounting the boards on that. I tried with a styrofoam packing peanut, but the 2 sided tape would not stick well.
For the front map lights, I wound up using the separation in the metal reflector at the back of the housing (toward the front of the car) and wedging the base of the LED panel into the slot. I have the 30LED boards and they have held in place for several months now.
Old 08-05-2009 | 10:29 PM
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3M 2-sided foam tape. 6-LED boards in the front and rear domes and working fine.

In the front I actaully used 3 or 4 layers because the reflector is curved. The extra layers built up to help the board be roughly (not totally) parrallel to the lens.
Old 08-06-2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
3M 2-sided foam tape. 6-LED boards in the front and rear domes and working fine.

In the front I actaully used 3 or 4 layers because the reflector is curved. The extra layers built up to help the board be roughly (not totally) parrallel to the lens.

Sweet!! Looks like two sided tape it is..
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