It makes it so easy to access items Ive placed in those areas. Okay. You must be a member in order to leave a comment. Singer, Consew, Juki, or whatever's handy. In fact, I've been using it for almost 30 years since long before 3M bought the rights to the patent from Wein Products. Also, remember that Velcro only works if a hook strip is pressed against a loop strip. Either that, or the carpeting is not the same in all cars. But it's much easier to use than any of these for many purposes, and it can be fastened and unfastened quickly and easily over and over again. The larger stuff didn't stick well, while the household stuff stuck like glue. I heard the old Lloyd was buried inside some kind of stone wall somewhereby the wife. I don't know of a hook velcro product like your asking about. I actually use this method for my sub box and it stays put. Black no stripes, single chrome roll bar & pipes, 315's fuel cell. Just for fun, I tried affixing each to the carpet. Anyone have experience with a 2004 ford expedition? :shrug: A variation on this would be to make small slits and insert long tie-wraps through the carpeting. I would prefer not to put holes in the car if I can help it. I am here to tell you that is some sticky stuff. I think you'd spend a fourtune on all the velcro that you'd need to get a nice tight shape over the hump. They will sell through the mail, although the smallest quantity they sell is a 25-foot roll. The only downside about my method is that the tape needs replacement each time it is removed, and it REALLY sticks to the aluminum! Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster. Just my $.02. Sticking around to press buttons. Would like to use it on my I Link remote. Come join the discussion about performance, racing, conversions, modifications, troubleshooting and drivetrain. The plate will be heavy enough to stay put. Ive got over 4K miles on my car with no problem with the velcro. FFR 1686 (copperhead) Black with copper stripes - on the road 9/03! Very possibly you already have some Velcro fasteners on some of your clothing or camping equipment. Thsnks but as its temporary till the new car, Dual-Lock is a product very much like Velcro, just much more heavy duty, I use Dual-Lock Tape for all kinds of things and have been using it for dash cam related needs for years. I had a separate package of regular "household" velcro lying around and compared, and the hooks on the regular household velcro were much thinner. Take a piece of steel plate about a foot square and mount what you want to the plate. 2005 Elise. Since im mounting my amplifier to the carpet of my trunk, i thought a better idea than screws would be to glue a velcro pad to the bottom of the amp and stick it to the carpet. Sewing loops in would be less permanent than glue and it would be easier to remove as well. I spaced it around the carpet and place some in the "field" as well and I believe it will take two men and a small boy to remove the carpet now. JavaScript is disabled. The "adhesive" side of this strip, though, contains a myriad of tiny hooks. We discuss MK4, GTM, 818, Type 65 coupe, roadsters, and more! Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Mat remains removable to allow cleaning the carpet underneath. Tim, I like the tie wrap idea! Ninderry, KabiKabi country, Queensland, Australia. I really like the velcro idea. What is Velcro? With either of these adhesives, apply adhesive to the back of the Velcro strip and also to the area the strip will be attached to. Auto trim shops will have rolls of velcro, one side you stick to your alum. Dual ,lock is great on glass or metal but i found it not so good on plastic trim. Keeps flat backed mats in place on carpet. Velcro has been around for years and is made by The Velcro Corp., 681 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022. 2014 Accord Sport build log: https://www.caraudio.com/threads/2014-accord-sport-sq-build-keep_hope_alive.570687/. JavaScript is disabled. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Most boxes usually won't move at all under normal driving without any kind of tiedown, provided it's carpet on carpet. Well, there's a way to cure these, and other similar problems, with Velcro. Just attach the sticky side to the back of your mat, and the hook fastener side will keep it from moving around on your carpet. Daily Driven- 52K miles. So when the two stips are pressed together, the hooks slip into the loops, and presto, you've fastened them together. And it too is sewn or glued to the object you want to fasten. Just use the hard side of some thick 3m velco and lay it on the bottom parimeter and if needed a strip in the middle. JavaScript is disabled. I don't believe any type of Velcro would attach to boot lining material well enough to hold a power bank, especially the unusually heavy TQKA. I want to attach it to the wall behind the driver's seat, but I can't find any velcro that will stick to the carpeting. I had my rear camera attached to the rear plastic roof trim in my Passat wagon and it did that. I am looking for a solution would like to be able to do odb overlayer without software, I'm looking to by a Dash Camera or a Camera for my 2000 Toyota Csi that looks at the back. JavaScript is disabled. Screw it to the deck, easy to change when it wears out. I used snaps to attach a vinyl covering for the trunk floor and I intend to attach my carpet with snaps in the cockpit as well. It's a fantastic product. I think it would work fine. It's a fastener, just like a screw, nail, or piece of tape is a fastener. And ask them for a price list. Also stripes, custom emblems, carbon fiber and reflective #'s. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. I say do it. Fyi, I used the spray for the side panels, footboxes, etc, but double faced tape would probably be fine for everything. I bought vlcro strips from a fabric store but super glue will not adhere to floor mat and velcro. The Industrial Strength Velcro works great when applied to a very clean surface. Every time I remove my vents for whatever reason I pat myself on the back. Power to spare, high mpg for the environment. It stuck to the carpet like material good. I was at work earlier and didn't have my Elise. just learned of different "quality" of Velcro. It takes two strips of Velcro to do a fastening job. Dual-quad, aluminum headed 5.0 with IRS, and 3.55 gears - Sold and headed for the Autobaun! You may find that after you've placed the stip in place, that the edges tend to curl up. the type that takes 24hrs to set-up/cure is better than most. (when I eventually install the carpeting). You could take it in and out easily if you wanted. Looking for a camera that might not exist? What about a RAM cell phone holder mounted next to your graphs? Blackpowder, Rifles, Etc. Sold my Lotus. Here's your solution. It is stiched to the floor carpet and the bottom of the floor mat. Easy to install onto mat. I have a bunch of hooks that stick to carpet every time I am not careful, just mount a hook to it guaranteed to stick any where you want and sometimes not where you want. Great idea, if anyone has any source please let us know. It certainly wouldn't be the first time Lotus was inconsistent between cars. A forum community dedicated to all Lotus owners and enthusiasts. That's odd. Attach the amp to the top and secure with nuts. My backseats do not go down no matter how hard i try so i dont have to worry about injury. I think you'd be fine with just 2 thicker strips going the lenght of the amp.. As long as your laying it down I don't foresee any issues. you could sew loop side velcro onto the carpet, and then the hooks would stick to it. The way i have it planned it isnt going anywhere, even if the car flips upside down for that matter, what are you guys using now days to meter your spl, Distortion even at low volume using high level input, Using Slimline subwoofers in infinite baffle install. You have to remember, your box is also much heavier than your amp. You could bolt it to the carpet, just use large washers under the bolts or screws. Press two loop strips or two hook strips together and no fastening occurs. Archery, You can use a thin sheet like 1/4" plywood or plexiglass with flathead screws pointing up through holes in the carpet and some RTV holding the sheet to the floor underneath. Create an account on our community. I think there is a special hook velcro you can buy designed to grab carpet. http://www.joann.com/sewing/sewing-and-quilting-supplies/velcro/. Always being improved. Wait three or four minutes until the adhesive starts to become tacky, then press the Velcro stip in place. This hook connector self-adhesive tape has velcro-like hooks on one side and a sticky adhesive layer on the other side. Most boat carpet is a fairly tight weave. This peel-and-stick, double-sided, 1" wide, velcro-like tape will help mats stay in place on carpeted areas that experience high foot traffic and tend to creep as a result. A two-inch stip of Velcro at each of the floor mat's four corners should be sufficient to hold it in place. You might also see the pattern of the velcro on the carpet. I tried carpet tape and the 3M spray adhesive that FFR recommends in the Manual. Lay a small flat object, such as a small board with a weight on top of it, to press the edges down. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 40 adhesive - availbable where Velcro is sold. first you don't have to glue the pad there they make sticky back super heavy duty outdoor velcro but if your doing that rename your thread to being hit in the back of the head with an aluminum brick during an accident, a better idea would be to slide a piece of wood under the carpet and then screw the amps to the wood through the carpet. Here's your solution Our velcro-like self-adhesive tape has hook fastener on one side and a sticky adhesive layer on the other side. Considering i dont glue over any vents, should this be a problem? I may go with the velcro myself for the tunnel this time. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I've tried four different kinds that were all different, but I guess I just didn't get the right one. Originally Dual-lock tape was marketed primarily to photographers and was called "Photo-Lok" (. Let's tackle those sliding floor mats in the family buggy. the other they sew to the back of the carpet. You really need to find a way to secure the amp. The hook part of the velcro won't grip the carpet? To attach the Velcro to the floor mat and to the floor itself, use Velcro No. I bought some heavy duty velcro to attach my Alpine iPod interface under the dash, and noticed that the hook side was very thick. Hook fastener self adhesive tape. I'm trying to figure out how to mount my aftermarket ECU, which is the size of a small stereo amp. Do you have a mat lying on carpet that moves or "creeps?" then your amp moves, strains the wire connections, which can fail, arc, destroy equipment and start a fire. Mat remains removable to allow cleaning the carpet underneath. nonew guywife caught the old one doin' nothin'. Since I've had it apart a few times so far, I'd say it was a good plan! Having trouble posting or changing forum settings? I definitely preferred the spray adhesive to press the carpet into all the tight corners, etc. I have used the Velcro sew on for a car application and it worked good. I used 8" strips in my trunk, worked great. It stuck ok but when you tried to remove the camera it tended to pull both sides off. That's a very good idea. This peel-and-stick, double-sided, 1" wide tape with interlocking "teeth" will help motion prone mats stay in place. '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop. Jc
MK III, IRS, Hawaii Racing 427 appx 575 HP, Simple, fast and sexy. Leave that in place until the adhesive dries. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. lol, Sign in to ask questions, share photos, and access all website features, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160596536523?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1526wt_1270. It's easy! That's much of the reason that it stays put. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Velcro is really like a roll of tape, except that you have no adhesive material. Bear in mind that the hook side of velcro comes in different sizes. The other strip consists of a plain back also. 877-777-6287 Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pmLos Angeles Time, Do you have a mat lying on carpet that moves or "creeps?" One strip consists of a back (which is fastened permanently by glue or thread to the object you want to hold), and an "adhesive" side, which contains a multitude of loops that are almost microscopic in size. The wiring harness enters the interior of the car behind the driver's seat. Another adhestive I've found that works just as well, in case Velcro No. To unfasten you simply pull them apart. I used double sided carpet tape on areas like the tunnel that I knew would need to be removeable. I just checked and the household velcro grabbed very well. Any suggestions? Location: Finger Lakes Region of Dysfunctional NY State. If so, you know how easily it works. electrical: Optima yellow top X 2 big 3 in monster OFC 1/0g high output alt by maniac electrics, Doing that would cause the entire carpet to be off balance, and im limited on space so everything is kinda close to each other. If you can't locate any at one of these places, write the Velcro Corp. for the address of the dealer nearest you. My car can be scary quietFord Fusion HybridA technological wonder. It'd be a hole in the carpet, sure, but such things are not very noticeable as the carpet itself will help fill in the hole if it's small enough (like for a #8 screw). A forum community dedicated to Factory Five owners and enthusiasts. Fully protected with full front end clear bra with no seams. With extreme movement issues, you can put the tape around all or most of the perimeter of the mat, but in most cases, some strategically placed strips (cut to lengths depending on size of mat) will generally suffice. yep, velcro works until you actually stop quickly, turn quickly, or accelerate quickly on a hot or cold day. Plagued by floor mats that won't stay in place? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Again, when you remove the tie-wraps, you "fluff" the carpeting, and you will never see the small holes. I've seen people who have mounted amps and such behind the seats - what do you use to mount them? 40 isn't available, is 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. Just attach the sticky side to the back of your mat, and the hook fastener side will keep it in place on your carpet. Removeable without damage to the car should you need to. You must log in or register to reply here. The industrial Velcro is pretty amazing, Ive used it to attach my side vents, you read that correctly, the vents, not FFRs but the sturdy aftermarket ones. Advanced Forum Stats, Paid Registrations by. "industrial strength" at home depot worked great at holding my speakers to under dash area - I move them to passengers floor if I just cruising by myself..ya get what ya pay for."3M Dual Lock" hold great too! Right now I have it shoved into the little cargo net. Don't know about the type of Velcro you're looking for but Dual-lock works well on plastic trim or bare metal. Is that the same Lloyd last seen asleep on the couch posting that answer or is it a different one? Maybe go to a fabric shoppe that sells it by the yard and see if you can have a tiny sample to test first. Although the Velcro adhesive and 3M adhesive dry quickly, they don't reach full strength until after 12 hours. FFR# 4834K, 302 EFI, 3.55, FMS Y 303 heads, E303 cam scorpion rockers, 4 link with coilovers. You can buy smaller quantities in stores. I don't have a single rip tear hole stain or anything in my entire truck. You are using an out of date browser. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Corvette floor mats use velcro to hold them in place. Think that would work? To make it even easier, how about if I hot-glued the loop side velcro strips to the carpet? Probably too tight for any Velcro type product to engage and hold directly to the carpet. Unfortunately, it's not the easiest stuff to [WORD ILLEGIBLE] - although many department stores, automative stores, hardware stores, marine supply stores and sewing stores have it. I gave up on the velcro since I just couldn't get to stick. You might want to get different velcro and give it a try again. Much easier, and just as effective. I did go to Home Depot and got some Roberts Double Sided Carpet Tape. My floor mats are constantly shift under foot. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
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