I've done that basic idea for 5 decades ,
as its rather easy to do once you've developed the skill set,
and manual dexterity. yeah its cheap and effective!
Another use for zip-ties. When I was working on the MAF, those pinch bands get opened up of course. I bought some wide zip-ties from Lowes. They fit the grooves on the air intake boot at the MAF perfectly and blend in.