Which glue/fastening method for new gear/handbrake gaiters

[CouncilFerrari]

As above, I've got some snazzy suede gear and handbrake gaiters for my car and I'm wondering the best way to attach them. I initially tried an off the shelf style superglue which seemed to work but came unstuck pretty quickly.

I've also tried a Stanley stapler, as they're stapled from the factory but they wouldn't go through the plastic surrounds.

Anyone any suggestions?

Cheers

[Demelitia]

If the surround already has staple holes, get rid of the old staples and then you can use a needle and thread/fishing line to sew it on, or manually place and bend staples with a pair of needle nose pliers.

It’s a little tedious but I’ve done it a few times and they’re all still in place.

You can tack the material in place with superglue first to help. Use a pair of pliers to pinch the new gaiter agains the surround whilst the glue sets.

[Belle427]

Contact adhesive will probably be the best bet, you only get one chance at it though.

[CouncilFerrari]

Thanks very much for the replies. There are holes in the plastic, but they do look ever so small to get a needle through. Putting the staples through manually and then bending them with pliers is an interesting idea though.

I thought about contact adhesive, I have some left over from lining my van. You're quite right though, it's a one shot deal. Messy af too.