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zozo
Feb 19, 2004, 2:43 PM
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How do you bring spent velcro back to life, can it be done. If not how do you replace the stuff? (on a shell parka, wrist and front)
Thanks
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dingus
Feb 19, 2004, 2:47 PM
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Easy! You get Joann to sew some new velcro on. If you're lucky she'll smile at you when she's finished. Well, she smiled at me anyway.
DMT
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marcel
Feb 19, 2004, 3:05 PM
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In reply to: Easy! You get Joann to sew some new velcro on. If you're lucky she'll smile at you when she's finished. Well, she smiled at me anyway. DMT
Yea, I go to my wife to sew on new velcro too! Or to fix anything that need sewn. I have more than one pack that looks like it's been to a war zone, with sewn on patches and new velcro.
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zozo
Feb 19, 2004, 3:30 PM
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Are you guys saying I have to get married to get my velcro sewn back on? O.K. if I have to. Any takers out there? I'll do all the cooking! :)
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dingus
Feb 19, 2004, 3:34 PM
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In reply to: Are you guys saying I have to get married to get my velcro sewn back on? O.K. if I have to. Any takers out there? I'll do all the cooking! :)
Nope. I'm married to Nancy, not Joann. She still smiled at me though!
But marriage and velcro have a lot in common, hooks, loops and a great tearing sound when it comes apart.
Go for the velcro. Steer clear of marriage unless you're ready to be hooked.
DMT
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zozo
Feb 19, 2004, 3:38 PM
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Then who is this mysterious Joann that you speak of? She doesnt even have to marry me, but I will cook her dinner!!
If I can get my velcro updated without having to get married I think that would be the way I would like to go!
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cantbuymefriends
Feb 19, 2004, 3:49 PM
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Rip off the old velcro. And if you don't fancy sewing yourself and don't want to get married to get it done, there's a glue-on version of velcro. :D :D
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atg200
Feb 19, 2004, 3:56 PM
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there are a bunch of repair shops that will do it. on the front range, i've always used boulder mountain repair next to neptune mountaineering. or i have my mom do it so i don't have to get married.
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zozo
Feb 19, 2004, 3:58 PM
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In reply to: there are a bunch of repair shops that will do it. on the front range, i've always used boulder mountain repair next to neptune mountaineering. or i have my mom do it so i don't have to get married.
I never evn thought of that. duh. Much cheaper than a 5,000 dollar engagemnet ring, flowers a band all that junk! I like the idea of the glue on stuff to. Thanks all!
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rrrADAM
Feb 19, 2004, 4:13 PM
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Velcro is also know "hook and pile" or "hook and loop". Can't fix, must replace. But only the "pile/loop" side if two pieces.
The reason it stops working is that the loops in the "piles" become torn, and the "hooks" don't grab them.
OK, so now I am a velco geek. :(
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web_slave
Feb 19, 2004, 4:15 PM
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The one quick fix (and temporary) I've found to fix failing velcro, is to take a lighter and lightly scorch the soft side of the velcro. The heat makes the little thread loops curl up and gives the rough (plastic) side something to hook into. The trick is to not melt it (or your jacket, gloves, etc.) too much or the velcro won't stick at all.
I repeat this is a temporary fix and you still need to have it replaced when you can. But it can be a help when your caught in a crunch and you need a quick fix.
Oh ya, my wife fixes my velcro too, but she always asks why my gear smells burnt. :roll:
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zozo
Feb 19, 2004, 4:19 PM
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In reply to: OK, so now I am a velco geek. :(
Dont sweat it chief, Im advertising for a wife on a climbing site cause I cant sew :oops:
By the way, Pm the applications to me personally and we will be contacting the final candidates for an interview within the next two weeks.
Thank you for your interest in marrying zozo.
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rrrADAM
Feb 19, 2004, 4:25 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: OK, so now I am a velco geek. :( Dont sweat it chief, Im advertising for a wife on a climbing site cause I cant sew :oops: By the way, Pm the applications to me personally and we will be contacting the final candidates for an interview within the next two weeks. Thank you for your interest in marrying zozo.
OK... I just got in trouble for laughing loudly at work. :lol:
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