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#1 minimaxie

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:20 PM

hi TMF'ers!

First problem (of many to come I presume) well more of a hurdle to overcome.

Have just bought and recieved this second hand ebay special boot lid carpet for my Sheldon cost me the total jaw dropping sum of £1.20!! :o so not too bothered if this is a dead end no brainer because I can just leave it until Im ready to tackle it another day.

Basically my problem is fixing it to the boot lid, the seller had said in the listing that they had it fixed with self tapping screws because glue was no good. Now I really dont want to make holes in my Sheldon (having only just got him recently) unless I really have to. Is there any way of fitting it to the lid without making holes in it? Like any strong glue (except super glue or any glue that will damage the paint) out there that anyone could recommend me? Or perhaps another way of fixing it down? The carpet piece does already have holes around the edge where the previous owner must of used the self tappers on.

here is the carpet trial fitted to the lid
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here's the previous holes on it
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Is this just a case of me growing a set, sucking it up and just going for the self tappers or is there an easier way?

Once again, thanks for your time TMF'ers, sorry for the essay and I do apologise if this is a repeated topic in my defence I did look on the search just obviously not hard enough if there is already a topic on this

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:22 PM

Velcro tabs along it? ;D

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:24 PM

Improvisation is what the Mini is all about. I have some excellent mouldable sticky black double sided tape which would work a treat.

Look around the house for something that might work, you'll find something. :P If you don't I'll give you your £1.20 back. (no cheating :P)

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#4 minimaxie

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:25 PM

ah thats a good idea! never even blooming came across my mind, hmmm would it hold it secure?

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:26 PM

As above. Get a nice roll of self adhesive velcro and fit that around the edge of your boot and to the carpet. Won't make half as much mess as glue and will be easily removed for access to the inside of your boot lid.

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:27 PM

Improvisation is what the Mini is all about. I have some excellent mouldable sticky black double sided tape which would work a treat.

Look around the house for something that might work, you'll find something. :P If you don't I'll give you your £1.20 back. (no cheating :P)


hmmm i have dude all i can find is araldite (which might be waaaay to strong lol) oooo you'll provide me this sticky tape then? :kiss:

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:27 PM

Should do pal!

You can get proper strong ****!

Maybe try this? Its only cheap http://www.ebay.co.u...d#ht_500wt_1287

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:28 PM


Improvisation is what the Mini is all about. I have some excellent mouldable sticky black double sided tape which would work a treat.

Look around the house for something that might work, you'll find something. :P If you don't I'll give you your £1.20 back. (no cheating :P)


hmmm i have dude all i can find is araldite (which might be waaaay to strong lol) oooo you'll provide me this sticky tape then? :kiss:


I'll post you some for sure, inbox me your address

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:28 PM

brilliant thanks guys, im very sorry to post such a stupid topic like this, the velcro didnt even come across my mind (monday blurrr sorry) but if you dont ask you'll never know i guess

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:29 PM



Improvisation is what the Mini is all about. I have some excellent mouldable sticky black double sided tape which would work a treat.

Look around the house for something that might work, you'll find something. :P If you don't I'll give you your £1.20 back. (no cheating :P)


hmmm i have dude all i can find is araldite (which might be waaaay to strong lol) oooo you'll provide me this sticky tape then? :kiss:


I'll post you some for sure, inbox me your address

thanks craigy!!! will do now

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:33 PM

Should do pal!

You can get proper strong ****!

Maybe try this? Its only cheap http://www.ebay.co.u...d#ht_500wt_1287

thankyou too conlad! :proud:

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:40 PM

no probs mate! :D

i know the feeling too lol

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 08:52 PM

haha its a learning curve thats for sure, i fell really silly for asking for such an obvious answer now lol




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