Rubber tape

[JohnD]

I am going to try fixing a decor panel to a dishwasher door with neodymium magnetic pads. To prevent the magnets scratching the door, I thought a thin rubber sheet or tape would be handy, and also resist sliding.

I haven't got any old inner tubes. What else can I get?

 

[Stivino]

A piece of felt.

 

[JohnD]

Yes, it would prevent scratching, but might let the panel slip.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Neoprene rubber strip or tape? It can be bought inexpensively off ebay.

 

[JohnD]

Ah, I didn't search for neoprene.

Thanks

 

[Mottie]

Buy a bike inner tube from Halfords, there's one on special offer, only a quid!

 

[Mike13]

the thicker it is, the less the magnets can pull without falling off, sellotape might be enough to prevent scratches.

 

[foxhole]

Don’t you have the correct fittings?

 

[big-all]

you will need rubber on both surfaces making a very weak magnet
perhaps no rubber and a felt glider/pad above the magnet position on the panel and below on the machine to help the magnet resist the slide motion

you could apply Sellotape on the machine if your worried in the contact area

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It all rather depends on the magnets, strong magnets won't be affected by a slither of rubber in between.

 

[JohnD]

Don’t you have the correct fittings?

What fittings do you have in mind?

It is not an integrated appliance.

 

[foxhole]

What fittings do you have in mind?

It is not an integrated appliance.

Then it’s unlikely to work , the space required for the door to hinge is going to leave a gap .Double sided foam tape is strong fix for two surfaces if you must , but needs careful alignment as you won’t get it off once stuck .

 

[TimboTwo]

What about velcro?

 

[big-all]

another thought
i have never had or used a dishwasher but i suspect the door may get quite warm??
if so effect on any adhesive may need to be taken into concideration ??