What's the best way to mount a waterproof LED strip?

Post by pburgess » Thu May 23, 3:58 pm

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Resurrecting an old thread with the latest findings...

A prior test ran through Sugru, Amazing Household Goop, generic silicone sealant and 3m double-stick foam tape. None was quite satisfactory. This time around, I'm testing joining waterproof LED flex strip to Velcro using silicone "rescue tape", Scotch Permanent Clear Mounting Tape, Loctite Plastics Bonding System (2-part CA glue), GE Silicone II and Permatex Clear RTV Silicone (#66BR).

If Rule #1 with silicone is that Nothing Sticks to Silicone Except Other Silicone, then Rule #2 would be that Rule #1 Doesn't Always Apply. Murphy has his say first.

Carpet tape was previously mentioned as a mounting possibility. I've tried this out and it's not too bad, but isn't a permanent solution...the LED strip in its silicone sleeve can still be pulled away, sort of like a strong Post-It note. So...

Rescue Tape (aka Fusion Tape, among other brand names): this is a weird rubbery tape that only sticks to itself. It clings pretty well to the LED strip, but isn't permanent...again, it's more like a strong Post-It note. Its unique property is that it won't stick to the back of the Velcro or to anything else for that matter...it would need to be sewn or stapled to the base surface, and the LED strip then pressed into it. Really weird stuff...I wouldn't recommend it for this task, but if you have a specific use for sewn/removable/strange stuff, there you go.

Scotch Mounting Tape: a rubbery, clear, double-sided tape. This is yet another temporary "Post-It" bond with the LED strip, but clings well to most backing surfaces.

Loctite Plastics System (aka 2-part cyanoacrylate): both surfaces are rubbed down with an applicator pen, allowed to dry, then a thick superglue-type adhesive is applied and the parts are pressed together. I was skeptical...this is silicone, after all...yet it holds even better to the silicone than it does to the back of the Velcro!

GE Silicone II "Premium Silicone Glue": a clear, aquarium-type sealant. TOTAL FAIL. Would not even cure after 24 hours. This sometimes happens with silicones...contact with certain materials (even other silicones) can inhibit the cure.

Permatex Clear RTV Silicone #66BR: another clear sealant in a squeeze tube, but a completely different result: strong and permanent. (66B and 66BR are the same thing, apparently -- the package might be labeled either way.)

WINNERS: Permatex and Loctite. The Loctite comes in a tiny tube and will glue your fingers together if you're not careful, but it

sets up quickly

. Permatex is

more economical

in a big ol' squeeze tube, but requires some time to cure (clamp for ~30 minutes, full cure in 24+ hours). These two are The Stuff, guys. The only adhesives so far that will hold the waterproof LED sleeve permanently. Everything else is junk.

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Resurrecting an old thread with the latest findings...A prior test ran through Sugru, Amazing Household Goop, generic silicone sealant and 3m double-stick foam tape. None was quite satisfactory. This time around, I'm testing joining waterproof LED flex strip to Velcro using silicone "rescue tape", Scotch Permanent Clear Mounting Tape, Loctite Plastics Bonding System (2-part CA glue), GE Silicone II and Permatex Clear RTV Silicone (#66BR).If Rule #1 with silicone is that Nothing Sticks to Silicone Except Other Silicone, then Rule #2 would be that Rule #1 Doesn't Always Apply. Murphy has his say first.Carpet tape was previously mentioned as a mounting possibility. I've tried this out and it's not too bad, but isn't a permanent solution...the LED strip in its silicone sleeve can still be pulled away, sort of like a strong Post-It note. So...Rescue Tape (aka Fusion Tape, among other brand names): this is a weird rubbery tape that only sticks to itself. It clings pretty well to the LED strip, but isn't permanent...again, it's more like a strong Post-It note. Its unique property is that it won't stick to the back of the Velcro or to anything else for that matter...it would need to be sewn or stapled to the base surface, and the LED strip then pressed into it. Really weird stuff...I wouldn't recommend it for this task, but if you have a specific use for sewn/removable/strange stuff, there you go.Scotch Mounting Tape: a rubbery, clear, double-sided tape. This is yet another temporary "Post-It" bond with the LED strip, but clings well to most backing surfaces.Loctite Plastics System (aka 2-part cyanoacrylate): both surfaces are rubbed down with an applicator pen, allowed to dry, then a thick superglue-type adhesive is applied and the parts are pressed together. I was skeptical...this is silicone, after all...yet it holds even better to the silicone than it does to the back of the Velcro!GE Silicone II "Premium Silicone Glue": a clear, aquarium-type sealant. TOTAL FAIL. Would not even cure after 24 hours. This sometimes happens with silicones...contact with certain materials (even other silicones) can inhibit the cure.Permatex Clear RTV Silicone #66BR: another clear sealant in a squeeze tube, but a completely different result: strong and permanent. (66B and 66BR are the same thing, apparently -- the package might be labeled either way.)The Loctite comes in a tiny tube and will glue your fingers together if you're not careful, but it. Permatex isin a big ol' squeeze tube, but requires some time to cure (clamp for ~30 minutes, full cure in 24+ hours). These two are The Stuff, guys. The only adhesives so far that will hold the waterproof LED sleeve permanently. Everything else is junk.Images swiped from their respective manufacturers:

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