Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “grippy material” thing for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a journey. Started out super simple, you know? Just wanted something to stop my phone from sliding off the dashboard of my car.
First, I tried that sticky pad stuff. You’ve probably seen it – those gel things that are supposed to hold anything. Well, they kinda work… for a while. Problem is, dust and dirt get stuck to them, and then they’re useless. Plus, in the summer heat, they turn into this gooey mess. No thanks.
Round One: Fail
- Sticky pads: Good initially, but attract dust and melt in heat.
So, that was a bust. Next, I moved on to those rubbery shelf liners. I cut a piece to fit the dashboard, thinking the texture would provide some grip. It did, a little bit, but it wasn’t very… elegant. Looked like I’d just slapped a piece of kitchen drawer liner in my car. And it still didn’t hold my phone perfectly in place when I took sharp turns.
Round Two: Slightly Better, But Still Not There
- Shelf liner: Provided some grip, but looked ugly and wasn’t super secure.
Then, I started getting a little more serious. I did some digging online and found this stuff called “silicone non-slip fabric.” It’s basically fabric with tiny silicone dots all over it. Sounded promising! I ordered a small roll and waited. I used a knife cut the roll to my car need, and, I have to tell you ,it is what I expected.
Round Three: Success!
- Silicone non-slip fabric: Provides excellent grip, looks decent, and is durable.
The silicone dots really do the trick. My phone stays put, even when I’m driving like a maniac (just kidding… mostly). And it looks way better than the shelf liner. It’s also pretty durable, so I don’t think I’ll need to replace it anytime soon.
So, that’s my grippy material saga. Hope this helps someone out there who’s also tired of their stuff sliding around!