Stapling window sweeps
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Racer
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Stapling window sweeps
Anybody tried to use a heavy duty stapler to staple window sweeps? Maybe like this one?
https://www.stapleheadquarters.com/I...c-f5b62d89feb3
https://www.stapleheadquarters.com/I...c-f5b62d89feb3
Safety Car
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I doubt very much that would work. On the outer sweeps you’re going through stainless steel. On the inner you’re going through the steel upper door panel.
Race Director
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Another idea is to buy some stainless steel wire the same diameter as the original staple wire and then hand form it to fit the original staple holes.
I did this when I replaced the whisker strips on my car and it worked out well.
I did this when I replaced the whisker strips on my car and it worked out well.
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I just redid mine and didn’t use any staples. I clamped the sweep onto the panel and used slow cure epoxy. It worked great.
