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Calling all patch makers that sew velcro on the back patches

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wolftaco0503, Jul 23, 2018.

  1. Jul 23, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    Wolftaco0503

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    What kind of Velcro do you use on or patches? I've tried two different kinds and both seem to work as well as the sewing? Is it the sewing on? What is it?
     
  2. Jul 23, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    its the velcro-y part
     
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    Not sure what we're asking here.

    Most patches have the hook part sewn to the patch with the loop on whatever surface it is mounted on.
     
  4. Jul 23, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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    I thought it was fairly evident what I was asking.
     
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    I use 4" industrial grade velcro on the rolls.


    Well, they call it hook because velcro is a brand name. Velcro is well overpriced for what it is too.
     
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    Where do you get it?
     
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    I'm shoot you a pm.
     
  8. Jul 23, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    I just did a couple patches yesterday, I got it from Walmart 10lbs strength worked great.
     
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    What brand?
     
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    Nope
     
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    Others thought differently.
     
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    First part, sure. This part?

    That made about as much sense as filling balloon with rocks and expecting it to float. Just sayin'.
     
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    It will float if you stuff it with pumice but it really didn't make sense to me either

    hook and loop vs Velcro sounds like an oil thread beginning

    Do we change the stiching every 10k miles?
     
  14. Jul 24, 2018 at 12:58 PM
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    I'm sorry for not being clear. What I meant to say was this.

    I use the stick on variety of Velcro. I've used 3m and Velcro brand. I wanted to know what kind they use. Thank you for your time. Murph was kind enough to pm what he uses.
     

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