foam tape gasket? yay? nay?

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with using foam tape as a gasket seal rather than having to use clay? (between the mdf ring and speaker & mdf and door). The foam tape should be an air tight seal so that's good. The only problem I could think of is that I question the foam tape's ability to withstand extreme heat. What does everyone else think?

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=260-542

Any other alternatives to a gasket besides foam tape and clay? Where can I get it? Thanks a bunch

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[duckfart 10+ year member]

I'm also thinking of either using the foam tape or Clay. Don't know which one would work better. But you can buy that tape just about any hardware store for very cheap.

 

[MrSwiss 10+ year member]

i use the clay. i jam that shyt in there.

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

Like weather stripping?

 

[2loud4u 10+ year member]

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/caulks-sealants/foam-tape.jpg

that stuff i think

If so it will work fine.

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

yea.. weather stripping. Why not use both? That weather striping is like 2 bucks?!?! can't go wrong with both.

 

[xluben 10+ year member]

both?

also, i think rubber weather stripping will make a better seal and last longer.

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

I like the weather stripping.

 

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

Seems like it'd be a good alternative that could absorb vibration...

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

Go to any hobby store and get the clay. It's under $5.

 

[nVRuckus 5,000+ posts]

semen

that'll seal it up nice and tight

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

But the weather stripping between the MDF baffle and the metal door frame. Then cover the MDF with clay, and call it a day. It takes only takes a couple of seconds extra to put the weather stripping in addition to the clay.