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3M Question

Postby ibsnipin on Sat May 11, 2013 8:24 am

Does anybody know what tape is used to actually program the visibility for those lights? It's a black on one side and a silver on the other. The black side is the adhesive side. Does anybody know where to get this tape and is it still available?
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Re: 3M Question

Postby 69-cat on Sat May 11, 2013 8:43 am

Not sure if it is still o the market but I used the foil tape that is used to seal duct work. It can be pickup from Home Depot.
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Re: 3M Question

Postby jab8356 on Sat May 11, 2013 8:57 am

I put black electrical tape down first and then the silver tape over it, this way it is black on the side it is supposed to be and silver on the other like it is supposed to be.
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Re: 3M Question

Postby coyttl on Sat May 11, 2013 9:41 am

The official tape is a 3M brand, thick oil-based goo and adhesive, with a silver backing that faces the bulb. :thumbsup:

You should be able to order some from McCain.
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Re: 3M Question

Postby EPAC-EPIC-MARC on Sat May 11, 2013 10:51 am

I used foil tape as well. I need to re-mask mine someday!
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