7.A. How do you replace the foam backing pads on tapes? (8-track)
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This article is from the 8-track Tapes FAQ, by Malcolm Riviera malco@interpath.com with numerous contributions by others.
7.A. How do you replace the foam backing pads on tapes? (8-track)
The easiest way is to save the pads from old tapes and use them to
repair others. If you don't have any old pads, you can also use a cut
up sponge. Some people have had some luck using adhesive foam
weather stripping from the hardware store. They usually have several
different widths/thicknesses/stiffnesses to choose from. Take out the
old pressure pad, scrape off the old deteriorated foam from the
stiff plastic backing and stick on the new weather stripping (the
adhesive makes this very easy). You can then trim the weather
stripping to the correct size and put a piece of Scotch Magic tape on
the top side of the weather stripping where it will contact the
backside of the tape. The Magic tape provides a smooth surface for
the tape to pass over."
You also may use felt pads (for underneath ashtrays, etc.)
to replace the foam pad of a tape. This felt pad already has a self
stick backing and the cost is @1.00 for an entire sheet!
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