 Door Panel / Door Card staples, What to use for affixing new vinyl |
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| sburns1967 |
 Jul 17 2026, 12:43 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada  |
Good afternoon,
I am looking to recover my door panels/cards. I have the material from 914 Rubber to do so. Searched the forums but didn't come up with anything. Looking at the doors currently they appear to have the vinyl affixed via 3mm or 1/8" very thin staples. So my Arrow T50 stapler is out as it will not shoot 1/8" staples. I read that a series 71 stapler may work but I also cannot find one of those that works with less then 1/4" or 6mm staples. What is everyone using to affix their new vinyl on their door panels? |
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| Dynosoar11 |
Jul 17 2026, 01:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 1-November 22 From: So Cal Member No.: 26,961 Region Association: None |
I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples.
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| Dynosoar11 |
Jul 17 2026, 01:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 1-November 22 From: So Cal Member No.: 26,961 Region Association: None |
Double post
Sorry |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jul 17 2026, 03:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,998 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Dynosoar11 @ Jul 17 2026, 03:34 PM)  I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples. Perfect ! I had exactly the same question. Thank you. |
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| sburns1967 |
Jul 17 2026, 05:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Dynosoar11 @ Jul 17 2026, 03:34 PM) I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples. That sounds like it could work. I can find the stapler but not JT21 staples with a 1/8" leg. Looking right on the Arrow site they do not offer them. Is there a part # you can share or were they 3rd party versions? I checked Amazon.Com, Amazon.Ca and ArrowToolGroup.Com |
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| 914sgofast2 |
Jul 18 2026, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 816 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
I used the short 1/8” staples in my electric Arrow staple gun as well. You must staple it all back together by laying the door car with new upholstery on a very hard surface to be successful.
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| sburns1967 |
Jul 18 2026, 01:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(914sgofast2 @ Jul 18 2026, 02:23 PM) I used the short 1/8” staples in my electric Arrow staple gun as well. You must staple it all back together by laying the door car with new upholstery on a very hard surface to be successful. Thanks Could you post the model of stapler and part # for the staples? |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jul 19 2026, 03:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,998 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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If you enter 1/8" you'll get 1/4" all day long.
I found 1/8" by entering 'upholstery staples' Have not purchased them yet. Maybe my 'contact cement only' door panels will be enough. I'm away at the moment so can not provide a US link |
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| Dynosoar11 |
Jul 19 2026, 05:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 1-November 22 From: So Cal Member No.: 26,961 Region Association: None |
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| Matty900 |
Jul 19 2026, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 21-February 15 From: Oregon Member No.: 18,454 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(sburns1967 @ Jul 17 2026, 11:43 AM) Good afternoon, I am looking to recover my door panels/cards. I have the material from 914 Rubber to do so. Searched the forums but didn't come up with anything. Looking at the doors currently, they appear to have the vinyl affixed via 3mm or 1/8" very thin staples. So my Arrow T50 stapler is out as it will not shoot 1/8" staples. I read that a series 71 stapler may work but I also cannot find one of those that works with less then 1/4" or 6mm staples. What is everyone using to affix their new vinyl on their door panels? Good news: there will be a video soon on how to do the interior. Much of it is actually in this video. https://youtu.be/CkRTX61Oyro?si=cWrjWgjlP6mperXt This is the glue https://www.amazon.com/Dap-Weldwood-Contact...t/dp/B004IH3HAQ and you can use a pot gun from Harbor Freight like this https://youtu.be/l35h-T856d4?si=W6eUuUuoEBd2YH9f |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 20 2026, 03:05 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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914 Rubber's door cards or "door timbers" as they are listed, are really nice. I just watched a set being upholstered yesterday and the upholsterer really liked them too.
Don't forget to grab their vapor barrier kit at the same time; another great product that fits nicely and comes with the butyl tape. Great job 914 Rubber. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| sburns1967 |
Jul 22 2026, 10:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jul 20 2026, 05:05 PM) 914 Rubber's door cards or "door timbers" as they are listed, are really nice. I just watched a set being upholstered yesterday and the upholsterer really liked them too. Don't forget to grab their vapor barrier kit at the same time; another great product that fits nicely and comes with the butyl tape. Great job 914 Rubber. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks Yes I have the vapour barrier stuff. Once I get the cards recovered I will get that installed. |
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| Literati914 |
Oct 27 2026, 03:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,399 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(sburns1967 @ Jul 17 2026, 06:18 PM) QUOTE(Dynosoar11 @ Jul 17 2026, 03:34 PM) I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples. That sounds like it could work. I can find the stapler but not JT21 staples with a 1/8" leg. Looking right on the Arrow site they do not offer them. Is there a part # you can share or were they 3rd party versions? I checked Amazon.Com, Amazon.Ca and ArrowToolGroup.Com I wanted to update this thread with my experience purchasing an Arrow JT27 and 3mm staples off amazon. The staples fit inside the stapler just fine, and it sounds like it should be shooting a staple when the handle is squeezed - but it does NOT shoot out these small staples at all. On the side of the JT27 stapler, is engraved ‘6mm, 8mm, 10mm’ - I purchased the 3mm because they were mentioned to be the size to get. I’m still wanting yo figure this out and was hoping others would have suggestions or offer exact links to what’s working for them. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sburns1967 |
Oct 27 2026, 04:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Literati914 @ Oct 27 2026, 05:54 PM) QUOTE(sburns1967 @ Jul 17 2026, 06:18 PM) QUOTE(Dynosoar11 @ Jul 17 2026, 03:34 PM) I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples. That sounds like it could work. I can find the stapler but not JT21 staples with a 1/8" leg. Looking right on the Arrow site they do not offer them. Is there a part # you can share or were they 3rd party versions? I checked Amazon.Com, Amazon.Ca and ArrowToolGroup.Com I wanted to update this thread with my experience purchasing an Arrow JT27 and 3mm staples off amazon. The staples fit inside the stapler just fine, and it sounds like it should be shooting a staple when the handle is squeezed - but it does NOT shoot out these small staples at all. On the side of the JT27 stapler, is engraved ‘6mm, 8mm, 10mm’ - I purchased the 3mm because they were mentioned to be the size to get. I’m still wanting yo figure this out and was hoping others would have suggestions or offer exact links to what’s working for them. All staplers seemed to suggest the sizes of staple leg length they could handle. I assumed that was key and bought the one I indicated above as it mentioned very short leg lengths supported. I never tried any stapler that did not suggest the short leg length was supported. Sorry I can't be of more help. |
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| sburns1967 |
Oct 27 2026, 04:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 25 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 28,775 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(sburns1967 @ Oct 27 2026, 06:03 PM) QUOTE(Literati914 @ Oct 27 2026, 05:54 PM) QUOTE(sburns1967 @ Jul 17 2026, 06:18 PM) QUOTE(Dynosoar11 @ Jul 17 2026, 03:34 PM) I used aa Arrow JT27 with JT21 1/8" staples. You can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. I paid $15.00 with a box of 1,000 staples. That sounds like it could work. I can find the stapler but not JT21 staples with a 1/8" leg. Looking right on the Arrow site they do not offer them. Is there a part # you can share or were they 3rd party versions? I checked Amazon.Com, Amazon.Ca and ArrowToolGroup.Com I wanted to update this thread with my experience purchasing an Arrow JT27 and 3mm staples off amazon. The staples fit inside the stapler just fine, and it sounds like it should be shooting a staple when the handle is squeezed - but it does NOT shoot out these small staples at all. On the side of the JT27 stapler, is engraved ‘6mm, 8mm, 10mm’ - I purchased the 3mm because they were mentioned to be the size to get. I’m still wanting yo figure this out and was hoping others would have suggestions or offer exact links to what’s working for them. All staplers seemed to suggest the sizes of staple leg length they could handle. I assumed that was key and bought the one I indicated above as it mentioned very short leg lengths supported. I never tried any stapler that did not suggest the short leg length was supported. Sorry I can't be of more help. Sorry looks like I posted what I bought on the FB 914 Canada group. Here is what I used. Worked perfectly. Meite 7104 Staples Meite MT7105 Stapler |
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