velcro

[losichris]

ok , ive had enough of wasting money on velcro that doesnt stick to the chassis or shell, and then frays off after 2 weeks

any recommendations of decent stuff??

[davidmog99]

superglue it on. none of it stays on long.

[Evsie]

http://www.jtmodels.co.uk/prestashop...id_category=21

I've used this for a while and it stays on as long as any other I've ever used, and the colours are cool.

[reg]

i think the schumacher stuff is the realy good,iv never had any come off or fray,just make sure you stick it right first time coz it sticks like sh*t to a blanket

[MatJohnson]

actual Velcro brand stuff is great from b and q

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by Toadeh

actual Velcro brand stuff is great from b and q

Plus 1 here main thing is make sure the surface is clean. Or nothing sticks

[Wacker 2]

Get urself down to Tesco's matey... they do some black stick on velcro that me and a few others have been using with no problems at all... strong velcro and sticks really well to the chassis. Its cheap too at only a few quid.

Highly recommended.

You'll probably find it in the same place as they sell sewing stuff!

[losichris]

cheers guys

[mikeyscott]

I too have heard people say B&Q

I need some more so will be popping to my local this week.

[hotrodchris]

I get mine from Range about 3 quid for a 5 mtr roll and lasts longer than any i've got from a model shop

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by hotrodchris

I get mine from Range about 3 quid for a 5 mtr roll and lasts longer than any i've got from a model shop

5m! Bring some on Friday! Please

[hotrodchris]

It's always in my pit box Mikey!
Will cut some off for you if i remember

[eyeayen]

Clean the surfaces with lighter fluid and then wipe off any that hasn't evaporated, it should stick better then.

[hotrodchris]

Main thing the instructions say is once stuck down leave it for 24 hours at least before pulling it apart! and having actually read the instructions after getting fed up constantly relacing it, it seems to work!

[skybug]

I use heavy duty Velcro its never come off but the secret about applying Velcro or even decals for the body shell is that you have to completely clean the area for sticking so that its clean from grease etc it may look clean to you but its not you must do it or it will start to peel off over time. I use lighter fluid it cleans everything off .use it under supervision if under 18 .remember it is very flammable.!

[JezT]

I have always used Heavy Duty Velcro bought by the metre off eBay. Athena crafts on eBay sell lengths of hook separately from the loops.... I seem to get through more hooks than loops!
Never had a problem as long as you thoroughly clean the surfaces - I use electrical contact cleaner from Maplins

[Allan1875]

Originally Posted by hotrodchris

Main thing the instructions say is once stuck down leave it for 24 hours at least before pulling it apart! and having actually read the instructions after getting fed up constantly relacing it, it seems to work!

That's right mate, it's the same as the glue on the back of vinyl signs. When you first stick it down, you can unstick and reapply it. Leave it 24 hours until it's set properly and good luck removing it. Vinyl is horrendous to remove after it's been stuck down over night.

I use the schumacher stuff but i'd imagine most stuff will stick with a clean surface and then left overnight.

[Col]

3 year old thread FTW

[Ashlandchris]

I know this is an old thread, but I too have struggled with Velcro that wont stick.
I tried some of this a few weeks ago and I have to say it has been just about the best I have bought so far in terms of the adhesive on the back. Nothing frayed yet and stuck solid!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3109756971...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT