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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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install my enhancer plate using industrial strength velcro instead of the supplied double stick tape?

I figured it would make cleaning easier, but it i'm thinking that it might fly off @ one point or another.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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I used the double sided tape 4 years ago, and it is still on real strong.

Once it is stuck on, it will always be clean under the plate.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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I wouldnt use the Velcro. I know that the industrial stuff is pretty strong but I still wouldnt trust it.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Mines been on for nearly a year with heavy duty velcro.... very secure!

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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I know double stick tape works. And has, for five years.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Industrial strength all the way! Very secure and, if you don't install it correctly the first time, you can always start over again until perfection is achieved. Just my $0.02.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Mine has been on for right at a year and the double sided tape is still holding strong!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Velcro for me.
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I used velcro to hold my front plate cover on. (That way I can take it off if necessary, b/c the plate is underneath it.) In 3 years, the velcro hasn't failed me yet.
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It will work just fine!

...and it will keep you off your back to clean the darn thing!
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In my time on the forum I have only heard of 1 exhaust plate being lost and that person did not clean the area prior to installation
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Yes, you could use velcro to install the plate. I chose to go with the supplied double sided tape since I didn't feel I would have to worry about cleaning under the plate once it was stuck on. If anyone wants to look under the plate for dirt, let them try and get that thing loose.
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Mine has been on for right at a year and the double sided tape is still holding strong!

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