mounting a window

[andyl33t]

Hi, I need to mount a clear acrylic window to my modded xbox 360, I am going to use double sided tape as I used epoxy before and everything went wrong (damn that stuff is sticky!). I don't know what tape to use, will this work:
http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_170&products_id=750

There are lots of tapes on that site, so could someone pick out a good one for me.

Thank you

 

[jiggamanjb]

I always had good luck with double sided tape and windows. I think what you picked would work out great. My only suggestion is NOT to use the foam double sided stuff. It does not work at all.

 

[andyl33t]

Is there anything cheaper? That tape is a bit expensive.

Thanks

 

[gocartman2]

you REALLY want to do epoxy and make a continuous barrier, dust is a ***** and the lexan or w/e u use attracts dust and it will slide in through the opening of the glue, i really suggest you dotn use tape if someone psuhes you xbox or carries it holding the window side it will pop the corners out and it will become unmounted, i have experince i modded mine also

i severely suggest you check out llama.com before you do anything else to it there forums are great


(i took out the power connector of the intercooler and covered the hole with a small square of lexan(i used silicone for than not epoxy)
yea i modded the intercooler to be right over the heatsink i cut the lexan and i used usb to power it, which didn't go too fast....... i tired 12v but my 360 wouldn't turn on

some more:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/vipercrazy/Picture020.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/vipercrazy/360rumbleled.jpg (wired it to the rumble sensor)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/vipercrazy/Picture002.jpg (the paint was perfect, all the hinges are silver super bright its hard to see in the pic)


soryy i liek to shwo it off , it doesnt work anymore and it just sits next to me all the time, DEAD.......

so if you want my paint job just holla at me ill sell cheap

 

[andyl33t]

I wanted to secure it with the tape, and then after go around the edges if the acrylic with epoxy.

Thanks

 

[andyl33t]

btw heres mine (crap camera)

 

[Navig]

I've used 3M double stick mounting tape to hold windows. I've yet to visit a hardware store that doesn't have some.

 

[andyl33t]

Isn't that the foam stuff?

 

[jiggamanjb]

I believe there is the foam and non-foam kind. Maybe it was just me, but that foam stuff just didn't hold squat. Anyone else have luck with it?

edit: maybe carpeting tape would work? that stuff is stong as he11!

 

[Deadbot1_1973]

The foam tape or the flat paper with adhesive on either side...It's all about the prep. Make sure to clean both the case and the window with clean cloth and alcohol before applying the tape. I use those little pre made prep pads before I mount anything this way. Even the oils from your fingers will prevent that adhesive from grabbing properly.

 

[andyl33t]

What tape would you recommend from the site then? I just don't want to waste money on expensive tape that I didn't need.

Thanks

 

[Deadbot1_1973]

The foam tape will fill in any small gaps, but that is also it's downfall. It will create a small gap between the two pieces. If the mounting surface is fairly flat, I'd go with the flat(non foam)tape.

 

[andyl33t]

which tape would that be on the site?

Thank you

 

[Deadbot1_1973]

I'm not really an expert here so I hate to say which one for you to use with absolute certainty. Judging by what you are planning to use it for, the one you listed at first would be a good choice. The main thing is to make sure that the surfaces are both clean and flat(as in no big bumps or lots of textured surface).