It is pretty tough stuff and I've always been able to pry the staples out without damaging it. Mark
Jim. Felder wrote: > Yes, edging. The plastic edging that goes over the canvas and staples to > the wood strips inside my 1983 Westy. So, when I pull this out, what are > the chances it is going to be reusable? If it isn't reusable, what do you > replace it with? > > I have heard that you could warm it with a heat gun or immerse it in warm > water before use. But this stuff is now almost 40 years old and still has > to go through a brutal staple removal. > > Thanks in advance, > > Jim > |
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