adhesive/epoxy

[hooker]

Going to glue /adhere one of those velcro hide-a-key things to the underside of my sons car.   The car is very hard to break into if he locks his key in it.  Anyone got a favorite epoxy that they use for these types of applications.  Prefer something that sets/cures fast.

Thanks

[jay.sharkbait]

There are some 3m double sided tapes that are bombproof.

Epoxy will need the surfaces clean and blasted or abraded.

Have you thought of big zip ties?

[hooker]

Excellent reply!  Great thoughts and Ideas.  I'll look into both.

Thanks

[NOCK NOCK]

Zip ties will rot and break with time. Try a carribeaner, metal shower curtain clip, or the like.

[YellowDog]

Safety wire?

[jay.sharkbait]

Safety wire?

 

[hollymaster]

How about a key box that is magnetic?   

[follow maggie]

I drilled a small hole through the frame and attached a spare key to the inside of the frame rail with a small bolt and wing nut. Don't need tools to undo it and don't have to worry about it falling off somewhere

[coachcw]

I use zip ties

[Fl0und3rz]

How about a key box that is magnetic?   

I used that on my Toyota pickup for years.  It moved around a bit, but it was there when I removed it prior to selling the truck.  That and a bit of safety wire should be bomb proof.

[mtbeav]

I have drilled a bigger hole in the key an put it behind the license plate screw'

[coachcw]

I have drilled a bigger hole in the key an put it behind the license plate screw'

Then you have to carry a screw driver !

[Stein]

I have drilled a bigger hole in the key an put it behind the license plate screw'

Then you have to carry a screw driver !

You can use zip ties to secure the screw driver to the frame.

That aside, the magnetic ones work great for me, I have never had them move or get lost.

[quadrafire]

Are keys with a chip prone to weather related problems. ie. being in the undercarriage and moist alot when raining or snowing?

[coachcw]

I've never seen it , but usually your just getting in because your keys are in the car.

[runamuk]

do people really lock their keys in the car that frequently?   

[coachcw]

IO used an erector set once as a slim jim . also once out hunting my buddy locked my keys inside . I used a rag and hatchet to pry the door and some random dude driving in the middle of no where had one coat hanger laying in the back of his truck . I was ready to sacrifice my antenna for the cause ..

[mtbeav]

I have drilled a bigger hole in the key an put it behind the license plate screw'

Then you have to carry a screw driver !

A dime works just fine.