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  1. 04-04-2011, 02:19 PM #1
    fxnteeth
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    What staple gun do you guys use for seat cover install

    I have a black and decker staple gun. but it stinks. What do you guys use to staple the cover down. Air gun? Electric stapler?
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  2. 04-04-2011, 02:40 PM #2
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    I've always used an air stapler.
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    If you want life to be easier. Use air or electric. It is well worth the money!
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    I've done a few with a basic mechanical one. Powershot I think its called. Not sure though. The kinda reverse type.
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  6. 04-04-2011, 08:57 PM #6
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    Air - BOSTICH, crown staples or no crown either way but need the air turned up to get into the plastic....
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    I use a mechanical one, some don't get in all the way, I just take them out and try again. Keep the gun very tight to the seat vinyl. Stretch the vinyl and check logo alignment and don't go threw the cover.

    I use 1/4" staples on most of it and 5/16 or 3/8 where I fold it in the corners.

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  8. 04-04-2011, 11:40 PM #8
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    air stapler and a box of staples from Harbor Freight cost me $19 total and goes thru plastic or metal pans
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  9. 04-05-2011, 10:01 AM #9
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    I used a Powershot. It really helps to have something solid behind what you're stapling.
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  10. 04-05-2011, 01:28 PM #10
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    When I redid the big red's seat 2 weeks or so ago, I picked up a stanley hi/lo heavy duty manual stapler. Some spots were tougher than others, but if you toss your weight into it, it'll do the job. Like Dirtcrasher, if it did't go through the first time, try 1/4 in any direction, usually takes care of it. Just a little time, patience, and a 6 pack of beer doesn't hurt either!
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    I use this one http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?117039

    Sometimes an $80 air gun and the hassel with lesser results just drives you to the best.
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