I am removing the siding from my caravan to do some repairs. Around the edges of the cladding, the manufacturer has used staples in addition to glue/silicone to affix the panels. What is the best way to remove these staples so as to cause minimal damage to the aluminium?
Cheers,
Ric
Aus-Kiwi said
02:10 PM Sep 2, 2021
Lever them out with something over panel so it doesnt damage ! Masonite etc ?? Gives better mechanical advantage as far as leverage also . Often used a screwdriver sharpened from one side so it slips up staple !!
bushsong said
03:50 PM Sep 2, 2021
Thanks for that.
Possum3 said
04:10 PM Sep 2, 2021
Welcome to GN's bushsong,
Aus-Kiwi's methodology is spot on but use a small sharp wood chisel (not screw driver) buy a pack of 4 for about $12 at El-Cheapo Shops.
Aus-Kiwi said
05:54 PM Sep 2, 2021
Yes I found wood chisels I have too thick . Why said to grind down one side screw driver . Even a few rubs on concrete is enough . Horses for coarses and common sense !!
Whenarewethere said
06:52 PM Sep 3, 2021
Leaver up one side of the staple at a time.
bushsong said
08:38 PM Sep 3, 2021
Did you make that? I can't find anything similar with a Google search. Thanks for all the replies too BTW.
Cheers,
Ric
Whenarewethere said
09:01 PM Sep 3, 2021
Had it quite a few decades.
A quick workaround, maybe a small cold chisel grind a curve on one side. I would still put something under to spread load as others have suggested.
Possum3 said
10:33 PM Sep 3, 2021
bushsong wrote:
Did you make that? I can't find anything similar with a Google search. Thanks for all the replies too BTW.
I am removing the siding from my caravan to do some repairs. Around the edges of the cladding, the manufacturer has used staples in addition to glue/silicone to affix the panels. What is the best way to remove these staples so as to cause minimal damage to the aluminium?
Cheers,
Ric
Aus-Kiwi's methodology is spot on but use a small sharp wood chisel (not screw driver) buy a pack of 4 for about $12 at El-Cheapo Shops.
Leaver up one side of the staple at a time.
Cheers,
Ric
Had it quite a few decades.
A quick workaround, maybe a small cold chisel grind a curve on one side. I would still put something under to spread load as others have suggested.
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