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      10-08-2018, 05:30 PM   #1
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Painted Reflector Tape

Anyone know where I can buy the OEM double sided tape that comes on the front orange reflectors? Or any other tape that is best to use? The tape seems to be pretty thin.

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I'd like to know too...
I received 3M VHB 5952 in the mail, but it seems too thick (.045). Has anyone tried 3M nameplate tape (.030)?
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I'd like to know too...
I received 3M VHB 5952 in the mail, but it seems too thick (.045). Has anyone tried 3M nameplate tape (.030)?
Have you tried those .045 thick tape to see if it sits flush?
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I'd like to know too...
I received 3M VHB 5952 in the mail, but it seems too thick (.045). Has anyone tried 3M nameplate tape (.030)?
Have you tried those .045 thick tape to see if it sits flush?
Apparently, the 3M 5952 tape is what the aftermarket guys use with good results.
To be honest, I'm not using the tape for reflector delete, but for my X5M side gills. But I would prefer the thinnest tape available, so not sure which direction I'll go.
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Anyone know where I can buy the OEM double sided tape that comes on the front orange reflectors? Or any other tape that is best to use? The tape seems to be pretty thin.


Ever find a good fitting tape for this?

Anything pre-cut to match the reflector shape?
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I just bought some regular outdoor double-sided 3M tape from Lowes and it worked perfectly fine. Sits flush. Only thing is it's wider than the edges of the reflector so once you put it on, you will need to cut the excess off.

Link to what i bought.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-1-in...-Tape/50053419
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I just bought some regular outdoor double-sided 3M tape from Lowes and it worked perfectly fine. Sits flush. Only thing is it's wider than the edges of the reflector so once you put it on, you will need to cut the excess off.

Link to what i bought.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-1-in...-Tape/50053419
This. Double sided 3m tape works fine.

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3M VHB comes in different thicknesses if regular mounting tape is too thick for you. You can also use 3M PE foam tape.
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