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Will thermal adhesives reduce contact resistance?
I updated my car’s speaker system and added lights that sync with the music. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much room to work with regarding attaching some of the lighting components, but the thermal adhesive I used seems to work pretty well. However, will thermal adhesives reduce contact resistance?
Kathryn Mae Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To some extent, thermal adhesives can reduce contact resistance.
However, how much they reduce contact resistance will depend on the thermal characteristics of the adhesive— such as the type of filler material they contain (metal, ceramic, etc.), its conductivity, heat, and more.
In this situation, your DIY lighting job should hold just fine However, if it doesn’t, no harm should come to your car. You might just have to find another way to attach your lighting components.
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