Extra strong "velcro"

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  1. Willallison
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    The headliner in my parents boat is held in place with a product a bit like Velcro... only it's not hook and loop... and it's MUCH stronger. I have a different application in mind, but am unable to find the name of the product... any suggestions?:?:
     
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    I know 3M makes that stuff. Now find it on their website.... Can be a challenge.
     
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    Thanks Herman
    My 78 year old father managed to find it with google in about 5 minutes... took me an hour to find nothing!!;)

    It's called 3M Dual Lock... great stuff....
    As you say, their website(s) are a nightmare to navigate...
     
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    Google " unitary wrap"
     
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    Thanks Michael.... looks interesting - I could only fins a few slightly obscure references though in things like pop science and gizmodo... do you know if it's actually being made? ... And if so, by who?
     
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    Yep - that's the stuff, thanks Hoyt.... I haad found it... just find the 3M site a shocker....
     
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