Velcro, the modern wonder of our age...
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 12, 2006 at 22:56
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Lone Wolf
... and curse of our quick fix society, when it loses its grip. So, how does one go about rejuvenating the Hook and Loop on Velcro?
I am aware, that I can, and have, in the past, re sewn, and - or re glued (taped) Velcro on offending areas, where it has since lost its grip, or clogged up, etc.
Upon closer inspection, it always appears that it's the Hook, that is the offending culprit, it must get all full of loop, sand, hair, or whatever.
Have any of you out there got any sure fire ideas, that will allow me to clean the Hook portion of my Velcro tabs, so they will grip all good again?
Brushing the Hook pile with a brush was only met with very limited success.
Cheers
Wolfie
Reply By: ro-dah-o (WA) - Sunday, Mar 12, 2006 at 23:47
Sunday, Mar 12, 2006 at 23:47
a microscope and a the smallest pair of tweesers you can find!!
seriously, I asked SWMBO who is definately the expert in my house on subjetcs of this matter. She has the same problem as this witht he whell chairs at work. They use, would you beleive it, something most males (and selected females) will carry in their tool box.
A hack saw blade!!
It needs to be a newun, but gently run it along the velcro (as if you were using it as a comb) and it will take the thread out.
she asures me it works. I would appreciate it if you find that this doesnt work that you inform me ASAP so that appropriate action can be taken for the supply of misleading information.
Hope it works
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Follow Up By: Lone Wolf - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 09:08
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 09:08
This is what I will try today.
Thank you.
Wolfie
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