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Camper_Ken's avatar
Camper_Ken
Explorer
Aug 12, 2014

How to stop MCD shades from clanging ??

Any ideas on how to stop the bottom aluminum frame on MCD shades from clanging against the window frame, valance, or against each other?

Thanks, Ken
  • We did Velcro strips. Tried the small bumper pads, but they would come off since the surface wasn't flat, so they didn't adhere well.
  • Keep the outside lower or higher than the inside. The Velcro thing sounds promising.
  • Mine have what looks like the non sticky part of Velcro circular pads stuck on the aluminum bar where it would hit the window frame. These came from fleetwood when delivered.
  • Go to Home Depot or Lowes and you can buy a bunch of the self adhesive rubber plugs used to stop cabinet doors from slamming against the cabinet frame. Stick these to the part that rubs against the window frame and your problem is solved permanently. These are very inexpensive and if the surface is clean, they will stick for years. They are available in different colors and even clear.
  • Effy's avatar
    Effy
    Explorer II
    on my day night shades I put a strip of soft Velcro on the window frame, and a piece of the loop side on the blind. No only is it quiet, it stays where I want it. Not sure if it will work on MCD. Maybe at least the soft side without the hook side??
  • I clipped a Bag Clip thingy from a Dollar Store to mine . It is like an oversized clothes pin. The shade still moves but isn't as annoying!