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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 41woodie, May 4, 2021.

  1. 41woodie
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    I'm using split hidem to trim the front and rear edge of the vinyl roof on my 41 ford woodie. When driving in the tacks I keep catching the edge of the two "flaps" that come together to hide the fasteners. Is there a special tool or technique that holds the "flaps" apart while driving the tack so they don't become trapped under the head of the tack.
    If I had three hands it would be pretty easy but sadly.....
     
  2. BJR
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    Why not use a small punch and hammer to drive the tacks in?
     
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  3. alchemy
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    How about whittle a little piece of plastic to hold the flaps apart so you can tack between them?
     
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  4. continentaljohn
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    It’s a little metal part that goes into a point and is attached with a screw in the center. 1BB00B08-0E15-4C05-AB46-7044A3C97A63.jpeg
     

  5. stanlow69
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    That goes on the ends. Do you have an air stapler. Use a wide blade screw driver. Or your finger.
     
  6. Mimilan
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    Use an electric stapler with the "nozzle" ,and slide it along inside the hidem as you go.
    Duofast is the best.
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    You can also use a small windshield rubber "filler tool" but they are a PITA.

    Buy the stapler and do the job. [as a bonus you can keep the stapler]
     
  7. greybeard360
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    Air stapler and stainless staples. Regular staples will rust and leave stains.
     
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  8. 41woodie
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    Don't have an air stapler but that sounds like a good answer. The original method seems to be small tacks rather than staples but I'm not interested in original I'm interested in a secure attachment. The problem with the "finger", screwdriver, punch etc. is a lack of extra hands. Hammer in one hand, nail between thumb and finger of second hand leaves me short an extra hand to hold the "flaps" out of the way
     
  9. Reminds me of a couple of dates I had years back.!!!
     
  10. stanlow69
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    Use a magnetic tipped tack hammer. A little easier. But stainless steel staples is the way to go. Their are 3 types of hydem. Marine, standard and convertible top quality. Marine, the staples like to blow thru the vinyl. It tears easily. The other two are a bit more durable. Just used some hydem last week.
     
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  11. 41woodie
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    . I'll bet the hammer and tacks were a surprise for her
     
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  12. Mimilan
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    In most households , he stays home getting "hammered". While she "tacks" it on the credit card
    No surprise at all :p

    Use 1/2" crown staples.
    If you use 3/16" carpet staples it perforates the vinyl making it rip along the staple line.
     
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  13. patsurf
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    patsurf

     
  14. stanlow69
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    What`s a carpet staple.
     
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  15. Mimilan
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  16. 32 hudson
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    Where can I get the Hidem ?
     
  17. Happydaze
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    Search Hidem Banding.

    Chris
     
  18. Mimilan
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    When you trim your car in cool "cheetah skin" fabric you have to make your own.:D
     
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