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Velcro hook detaching from bed extention

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Topic: Velcro hook detaching from bed extention

Posted By: orionarms82
Subject: Velcro hook detaching from bed extention
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 2:43pm

Hi all. I have a 2010 173t that I bought recently and I just took it out this past weekend and noticed that the hook velcro strip that runs around the fold out bed in the rear has become detached. I saw this beginning to happen about a month ago, but the glue was still very sticky and I got it to re-attach. It has not come all of the way off, due to the screws that hold it in place periodically. However, it still leaves foot long+ sections open to the weather around the bed that you can see out of. My question is this, for all of you more experienced folks: What can I use to re-attache the hook strip to the aluminum? Would gorilla glue do the trick? Any ideas or suggestions would be most helpful! Thanks!

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Posted By: bonanddoug
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 2:53pm

I've had success with contact cement. Weldwood is the brand that comes to mind. Put on both surfaces and let dry until tacky then attach.

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