On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:55:59 -0800 (PST), N8N wrote:

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:47:40 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
N8N wrote:

Anyone recommend one that actually works?



I ran some wires for surround sound in the basement (rented place) and

owner didn't want me taking down the paneling. So I used sticky backs,

but they've all failed and now the wires are dangling and looking all

ghetto. Problem is the sticky part is sticking to the paneling but not

the plastic of the sticky back itself! When they started coming down I

got some 3M double stick tape and wiped the surfaces with alcohol, that

also sticks to the paneling but the plastic block falls off of that too.



So I guess I need to find a different product and start over. What is

the "real stuff?" The ones that are falling down are probably G-B as I'm

assuming I got them at Lowe's.



thanks



nate



Have you checked out the 3M Command Strips display at any home center,

Walmart, Staples, etc?



http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M...ducts/Catalog/



They have all sorts of hooks and Velcro straps and even an assortment of

Cord Clips.



http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M...94529207&rt=r3



The adhesive is removable with a pull of a tab on the adhesive strip. Clean

the area as instructed and you should be good to go. I used little mini

hooks to hang Christmas light strings on my living room wall. Next year

I'll buy the replacement adhesive strips and re-use the hooks.

Now that I might try, didn't think of that. All depends on whether they'll stick to the plastic of the existing (less than sticky) backs.

nate

The self adhesive mounts are pretty bad. After experiencing many failures I
decided to remove the tape from the mounts, scuff the mounts with sandpaper then
use a higher temperature, industrial, hot melt glue designed to work with
plastic and porous surfaces. It is a pain in the ass, but I could suspend my
mother-in-law from one of these things, at least until the wife finds
out........