Rivets Or Screws?
#1
Posted 21 September 2017 - 12:37 PM
So select these and wait for postage, or rivet it on?
Im a fan of rivets as they dont tend to loosen themselves over time and theyre not easy to remove without the aid of a drill.
#2
Posted 21 September 2017 - 01:25 PM
#3
Posted 21 September 2017 - 02:21 PM
But screws rip off the paint and then rust starts, rivets don't do as much damage
#4
Posted 21 September 2017 - 03:21 PM
But screws rip off the paint and then rust starts, rivets don't do as much damage
Weird one that! On all my minis the screws are greased when we screw the arches on, haven't had an issue in 6 years 😃
#5
Posted 21 September 2017 - 04:22 PM
pops.
#6
Posted 21 September 2017 - 04:55 PM
Rivets will cause damage through dissimilar corrosion IF you don't paint the hole you have drilled first and then when you fit the rivet whether its a Tucker Pop etc a smear of sealant will give another layer of protection.
#7
Posted 21 September 2017 - 05:12 PM
#8
Posted 22 September 2017 - 07:01 AM
Steel Rivnuts(stainless) or welding small nuts in place...
What he said. Rivnuts rock!
#9
Posted 22 September 2017 - 10:51 AM
And do I have to squash them like rivets?
Edited by Laurie, 22 September 2017 - 10:59 AM.
#10
Posted 22 September 2017 - 10:59 AM
I would not use them in this instance.
But they are like pop rivets but are internally threaded. on a Mini they can be found holding the side mirrors on the door. (threaded inserts).
#11
Posted 22 September 2017 - 11:00 AM
I would not use them in this instance.
But they are like pop rivets but are internally threaded. on a Mini they can be found holding the side mirrors on the door. (threaded inserts).
Ahh I see
You got in there just as I edited x
#12
Posted 22 September 2017 - 03:23 PM
#13
Posted 22 September 2017 - 07:50 PM
But best to use them everywhere that there is space. Rivnuts are much better than putting self tappers direct into metal, or using Spire clips. Strictly NOT for structural applications of course, only trim, fittings and sundries. Prime, seal seal and paint to prevent rusting of the metal, and if in doubt, put a greased screw into the Rivnut to keep paint out. They achieve a high-quality, professional standard of job.
There are structural Rinvut-like devices available with stated load capability, but they and their installations are rather specialised.
#14
Posted 23 September 2017 - 08:49 AM
Though as many have already said, whatever fitting you use, you really need to properly protect the exposed metal after drilling holes with some paint and primer. Pain in the hole slowing a job down, but has to be done.
#15
Posted 23 September 2017 - 07:37 PM
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