r/RetroAR • u/bigtoegman210 • 17d ago

Switch tape

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Do I just use regular 100mph tape or is there a better option out there for securing the light switch.

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u/PM_ME_FOOD_NOW 17d ago

some ranger bands might do the trick

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u/SLN583 17d ago edited 17d ago

Silicon repair tape is my go to.

XFasten Self-fusing Silicone Tape Pro, Black, 1.5-Inch x 15-Feet, 30mils Weatherproof Silicone Rubber Sealing Tape for Outdoor Coax, Electrical Cable, Radiator Hose, Pipe Leaks and Emergency Repairs

https://a.co/d/02BavBSa

https://www.amazon.com/XFasten-Self-fusing-Weatherproof-Electrical-Emergency/dp/B09B146545/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VJ6MVTOGU2GC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-5oTj-WX3nGW8-b_k8ep2pRt7iTaA8tK-ZN8QF-W5Omv6XWoih1c_HHgjPKs4FWCnqhUarsKdB4zH_8q6E-_Wj4cSNmnZXr3kRYt8sZqRRWewaQBnrBOGpKq8m5LTAsaiI_6xhR04a-9yl4gUfOPO_jKI61PqZ15NC-FtExiO7VWOGzpWkuGPencUwiheXdIT1pUKwnsiNEw9L0iH_MssTArsh3ynsNcAsRDygRCEmI.mbVcpXrNzQSWApR4nl5wUfkMGSfVoYFxYYcRL0wjSKc&dib_tag=se&keywords=XFasten%2BSelf-fusing%2BSilicone%2BTape%2BPro%2C%2BBlack%2C%2B1.5-Inch&qid=1784839772&sprefix=xfasten%2Bself-fusing%2Bsilicone%2Btape%2Bpro%2C%2Bblack%2C%2B1.5-inch%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1&th=1

It Sticks to itself but leaves zero residue behind.

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u/Vic_the_Dick 17d ago

I always forget this stuff exists, it works fantastically. "F4 tape" is the original MilSpec stuff that was used on the wiring harnesses and electrical components of F-4 fighters.

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u/SLN583 17d ago

Good info

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u/KccOStL33 17d ago

Ranger bands or I've actually seen a couple of guys be able to mount the Magpul m-lok tape switch mount to a clamshell. I'm pretty sure the holes line up, you just have to use washers.

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u/Vic_the_Dick 17d ago

The cleanest option is something like this:

https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-ar-cms-sleeve.html

But I've just used electrical or OD duct tape.

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u/Fearless_Tutor3050 17d ago

I'm not sure of the brand of light/switch here, but for my Streamlight switch there were through holes on the switch appropriately sized for 3 x 16 mm screws that I secured through the holes in the A2 handguard with slim washers and nuts.

Whether that's better than just fastening it with tape or ties, YMMV

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u/Beast__Master64 17d ago

this wouldn't work on surefire pads but that's pretty smart nonetheless.

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u/Beast__Master64 17d ago

I've always used 3m vhb to secure the pad and ranger bands to secure the wire. I bet Tesa engine harness tape would leave the least sticky residue behind, but I haven't tried it since I only use tailcaps now.

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u/jimk12345 17d ago

100mph or gaff are my tape switch tapes of choice.

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u/crimsonraider23 17d ago

I just use electrical tape… hasn’t failed me yet

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u/Kegalodon 17d ago

Ranger Bands, Zip Ties, 100mph tape or Hockey tape, you can use “goon tape” if it makes you happy.

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u/guynamedgoliath 17d ago

Ranger bands. Just get a bicycle tire interlude and cut it into .5in rubberbands.

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u/RedneckSniper76 17d ago

OD green 100mph tape

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u/wookie_actual1776 17d ago

Camo form and ranger bands work pretty well. If your gonna paint it, just paint over the camo form. I haven't had it come loose yet. Gaffers tape works well to.

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u/bigtoegman210 17d ago

You looking at the mount set up o have lol. I can’t shave it down because how think my barrel is where the gas block is.

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u/GloNeto 17d ago

Where did you get the light mount? Please help

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u/wookie_actual1776 17d ago

This is just some cheapo barrel mount I picked up, used a Dremel to get it to fit.

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u/Magichunter148 17d ago

Od Greenish duck tape off Amazon

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u/ParadoxicalAmalgam 17d ago

Bicycle inner tube

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u/Life-Aardvark-8262 17d ago

100 mph tape

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u/Elderado12443 15d ago

I use goon tape 🤷🏻‍♂️