The tape that Polk uses to attach side panels? [Archive]

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VR3

11-20-2005, 10:00 PM

I am curious what the double sided tape Polk uses is... (a name?) - and aside from setting the tape on and setting the piece right... is there anything else required to use it...

I am contemplating using this to mount my side panels..

beardog03

11-20-2005, 10:07 PM

the answer is in the wall vault behind the pic of Matt at HQ..!!

you didn`t hear that from me though....oh ya, this is a public forum..

nevermind...don`t know...sorry bro can`t help ya...

Noel

ledhed

11-20-2005, 10:25 PM

You could try the tape used to put golf grips on the shaft. you wet one side and boy is it stuck! I'm not sure how much weight it could hold though.

BlueMDPicker

11-20-2005, 10:27 PM

Comes in several compositions from 3M - look here (http://www.bindingsource.com/items.asp?cat1ID=20&cat1Name=Tapes&cat2ID=&cat2Name=&cat3ID=&cat3Name=&familyID=15&familyName=Double+Coated+Foam+Tape&OVRAW=double-sided%20foam%20tape&OVKEY=double%20sided%20foam%20tape&OVMTC=standard)

VR3

11-20-2005, 10:50 PM

Looks like it would be cheaper to just use wood glue... lol

Thanks Blue... I aprpeciate it!

BlueMDPicker

11-20-2005, 11:13 PM

You're welcome.

Yep, in a one off build like yours, glue is the most economical. In a production run setting, they can stick 'em and pack 'em with no worries about seepage.

jrlouie

11-21-2005, 09:56 AM

Here's an up-close shot at the tape. I removed the panels on my Lsi15's because they faded. I actually haven't put the new ones on yet because I love'em naked :D
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27613

Be sure to get the black tape so it blends better.

unc2701

11-21-2005, 05:00 PM

Search for "3m VHB" on ebay... lotsa auctions for under $10.