What is the secret to getting velcro to stay on yak?

[john from md]

I tried cleaning with 90% alcohol but it didn't matter. The velcro ( a brand new package) would not stay on when I tried to remove my first aid kit. Do I have to buy a certain kind of velcro? I was using the regular stuff.

Thanks,

[MetroMan]

On many surfaces of OK yaks, the surface isn't exactly smooth...it's a kinda rough texture. Are you trying to adhere it to this rough surface? If so, it will need to be sanded smooth to get a good bond

[john from md]

No, it is smooth as a baby's behind. It is also nice and flat, perfect for mounting a small first aid kit or so I thought.

I know I can glue the velcro down with Goop as I did this in my van. However, it makes it almost permanent!

[tufnik]

On many surfaces of OK yaks, the surface isn't exactly smooth...it's a kinda rough texture. Are you trying to adhere it to this rough surface? If so, it will need to be sanded smooth to get a good bond

Yep, lightly roughen the area. You can also use silicone adhesive, which is later removable.

[ronaultmtd]

The thing with the plastic used in manufacturing kayaks is that it is not a good plastic for getting anything to glue to it- Goop is as good as anything out there- this stuff is like teflon- nothing sticks to it permanently- that is why I think the ductseal used in our ff transducer mounting works so well- the beeswax base sticks to a clean sooth surface because it is so sticky- ask anyone who has used epoxy or RTV silicone- after a while it just unsticks-

[john from md]

I get it. I'll goop it.

Thanks,

[kevinfry]

I read that double sided foam tape actually sticks best to poly....go figure, but that would be worth a try before gooping.

[john from md]

I'll pick some foam tape up and give it a shot. Ya never know.