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[Closed] Sticking things to car interiors

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Anyone know what can be use to stick stuff to car dashboard type plastics? I want to attach some velcro for some blinds in my van and everything I have tried so far has failed within a few hours.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:22 pm
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The problem with most plastics used in car interiors have a lot of plasticisers in to make them fairly soft, and it’s those that cause the adhesive on stuff like Velcro to go gooey and fall off, leaving sticky gunge behind.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:31 pm
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I also tried sticking velcro to the inner of my van for a midge screen over the side door. No matter how well I cleaned the plastic, then carefully applied the velcro, it would either fall off over time, or simply pull off when I was removing the midge screen.

The velcro is now stapled on.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:41 pm
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I thought that may be the case. I am happy to screw on some sort of press stud, that may have to be the solution.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:47 pm
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The blinds in our camper are attached with rubber suckers to the windows


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:48 pm
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Borrow a couple of toddlers and shut them in the car for a bit. 15-20 seconds should do it. Everything will be sticky for ever more.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 9:54 pm
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3M VHB double sided tape. Ridiculously sticky.
I've never used it anywhere condensation might be a factor though. That said it is pretty much industrial grade, so could be just the job.


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 10:10 pm
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^^^ Hmmm. Can I borrow your kids to make my car interior sticky?

Can't see anyone having a problem with being asked that 🤣


 
Posted : 08/08/2021 10:11 pm

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