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Very novice /diy/er here. So I need to attach a strand of these style LED's to the back of a monitor (which is just simple matte plastic). I've tried normal tape but it doesn't have enough of a hold. What should I try for the best (and preferably easiest and cheapest) results?

>> No.388744

>>388743
>preferably easiest and cheapest

hot glue ftw

>> No.388745

>>388744

I agree.

>> No.388746

>>388744
>>388745
I'm worried it might leave a permanent mark. I was thinking perhaps a heavy duty tape? Would that be viable?

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388753

cleaning the surface first will help

>> No.388763

>>388746
LEL. Tape is glue. Glue leaves residue. Hotglue does not.
Get it and lather it up.

>> No.388766

>>388763
Wouldn't the slight residue left by tape be a lot easier to remove than the giant globules of hot glue?

>> No.388801

>>388766
Yea, it would be safer.
Hot glue usually sticks together good and comes off in one piece, but I've seen it really bond to stuff too. Especially plastic.

>> No.388842

>>388766
Shit no! Have you ever tried removing really bad masking tape residue? It fucking sucks! Go with the hot glue.

>> No.388848

>>388842
WD-40 or cooking spray removes tape residue good, unless it's masking tape that's been there for years.