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Suggestion on what adhesive/glue to use

  • 23-12-2020 09:21PM
    #1
    wait4me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭


    I have a little magnetic mobile phone holder that I want to stick to my dashboard semi-permanently (I want to be able to remove it but I don't want it to drop off on its own). Obviously I don't want to ruin a dashboard with superglue. I had it stuck on a previous car (with its supplied adhesive) but when I removed as expected the adhesive is "kapput". Any suggestions on what I could use - glue/silicone?

    A weird'ish question but somebody might know.


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  • #2
    Stigura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭Stigura


    Silicone is what I was thinking, reading that. Dunno.


  • #3
    alias no.9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    wait4me wrote: »
    I have a little magnetic mobile phone holder that I want to stick to my dashboard semi-permanently (I want to be able to remove it but I don't want it to drop off on its own). Obviously I don't want to ruin a dashboard with superglue. I had it stuck on a previous car (with its supplied adhesive) but when I removed as expected the adhesive is "kapput". Any suggestions on what I could use - glue/silicone?

    A weird'ish question but somebody might know.

    You're probably looking for double sided tape rather than glue


  • #4
    Etc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭Etc


    Get a double sided adhesive pad in woodies. When you want to remove it, use a hairdryer to heat the area, it will reactivate the adhesive and it will come away cleanly.


  • #5
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    3M VHB tape, it has a red backing that says 3M VHB, strong stuff but removable.


  • #6
    wait4me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭wait4me


    Got some double sided adhesive tape "that thinks it's glue". Job done - thanks everyone. Enjoy the turkey !!


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  • #7
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    Something like https://tinyurl.com/y89u49ry


  • #8
    doctorchopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 903 ✭✭✭doctorchopper


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    3M VHB tape, it has a red backing that says 3M VHB, strong stuff but removable.

    This stuff is the best out there


  • #9
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    doctorchopper wrote: »
    This stuff is the best out there

    I agree, if you have to stick it down then this stuff is hands down the best out there.
    VHB stands for Very High Bond, its used a lot for Car trims and the like so more than likely its already holding something in that car.


  • #10
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    Sorry Folks I know it's an old thread but it's ideal what I am looking for.

    Where would u get that 3m vhb tape no where seems to have it. Its for sticking mobile phone holder to spongy dash part between the 2 vents in @2008 Ford mondeo.



  • #11
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,507 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118023607#Comment_118023607

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  • #12
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,087 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118023607#Comment_118023607

    Amazon UK



  • #13
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118023678#Comment_118023678

    it looks like the only place alright cant remeber the stickers i used to stick on my one. Most of the ones i tried are crap they come straight off ''Scotch White Mounting Tape'' supposed to hold bathroom mirrors not worth a crap.



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