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Old 19-04-2020, 12:37 PM   #1
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Default Velcro sticker keeps pop it out because of heat

Dear folk

I have attached a multi USB charger to my car dashboard using a quality sticky Velcro hook and loop as per the attached photos.

https://imgur.com/a/EohQLWO

It doesn't last a month till it gets popped up specially when the car compartment is hot during summer.

I don't want to use a super glue as it would damage the dashboard.

Any other suggestions that can help velcro to stay in its position permanently ?

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Old 19-04-2020, 01:50 PM   #2
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Whatever you do make sure the surface is as clean as possible (alcohol wiped), and if it's the flattest (most level) part of the dash that would help as well.
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Old 19-04-2020, 02:17 PM   #3
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out left field and never done of dashboards but something like plumbing clear silicone holds well, then when you remove the item, the rest just rubs off..with a little pressure.

what about a std glue and when removed with turps or rubbing alcohol leaves no residue... just guessing
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Old 19-04-2020, 03:43 PM   #4
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Default Re: Velcro sticker keeps pop it out because of heat

I'm going to give this product a try as I was told this will do the job.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-...-tape_p1662685
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:18 PM   #5
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Whatever you do make sure the surface is as clean as possible (alcohol wiped), and if it's the flattest (most level) part of the dash that would help as well.
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:19 PM   #6
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plumbing clear silicone holds well
I didn't think about that,,,thanks for the tip


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Did you mean super glue ?
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:22 PM   #7
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I'm going to give this product a try as I was told this will do the job.
I have got that and Bear brand and 3m brand,,,,,what I wasusing is

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the origin Velcro not an ebay one
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:22 PM   #8
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I'm going to give this product a try as I was told this will do the job.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-...-tape_p1662685
That is good stuff ive used it on the outer edges of louvers on my BA to stop rattles.
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:25 PM   #9
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not supa, but any silicone type that should come off with turps acatone type cleaners

not meaning to be rude, but thats any ugly box to have on the dash, would it not fit somewhere between the 2 front seats. I would think it would fit under the ICC in my FG, just less obtrusive.
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:27 PM   #10
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Just a warning... Acetone melts ABS plastic.
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Old 19-04-2020, 04:31 PM   #11
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not meaning to be rude, but thats any ugly box to have on the dash, would it not fit somewhere between the 2 front seats.
Recently I have bought Hiace I will consider that
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