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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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where can I get this kind of tape?

I'm attempting to do my iPod install this weekend. I like how neat and clean this looks. I have stuff from my office, but I think it might be better if I use "official" tape. Is it just regular tape I would get at Home Depot? (I have that) Or is it something specific to the auto/audio industry?


 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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looks like 3M Automotive tape to me... autozone carries 3M Automotive double sided tape..
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Just use regular electrical tape
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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The black tape around the wiring? You can get it at any hardware or automotive store but I like to buy the 3M product. It last longer and has better adhesive, as well as it's usually a little thicker. You can also buy the wire loom(accordion looking black stuff) to help hide the wires as well.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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oh... hahaha I seemed to be looking at the wrong stuff.. =X
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Thanks Chris. That's exactly what I meant.
I want neat and clean.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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No problemo

I've seen the 3M stuff at Autozone and Lowes. Radioshack also carries it as well as the wire loom.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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bubble gum gillian =)
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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super glue
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris79
bubble gum gillian =)
They have hot pink duct tape...maybe I can use that

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super glue
no no no...I need pretty covered wires. Not them glued to my fingers!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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well if you can't solve it with super glue then i don't know what else to tell you.
 
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Use the wire loom plastic stuff. Easier and faster than tape. Plus easier if you ever need to remove the wires or unit later.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
Use the wire loom plastic stuff. Easier and faster than tape. Plus easier if you ever need to remove the wires or unit later.
Good idea. Thanks John.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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They have wire loom at autozone fashure I just bought some the other day. They sell it in diffrent diameters too!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by g3fly
They have wire loom at autozone fashure I just bought some the other day. They sell it in diffrent diameters too!
Yay! Thanks.
I hate being "the girl" walking in and not knowing what I need.
 
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