I do this - the movement is key. Started doing it after I saw people with lights in their pedals. Whicch tape do you use? I have some 3M orange stuff that is great but is a bit fragile and doesn't stick as well as I'd like.
Onluy downside is it's not cheap but it'll last you a long time.
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