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Old 06-11-2016, 01:01 AM
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Race track trim mounting rivets

Where can I source the rivets needed to attach the plastic trim clips for race track trim and the back window belt trim. Thanks for any help
 
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Just use a standard 1/8th inch aluminum rivet. There're cheap and do the same thing. All my trim is attached with then and no problems.
 
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Just use a standard 1/8th inch aluminum rivet. There're cheap and do the same thing. All my trim is attached with then and no problems.
Thank you for your help
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 07:52 AM
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The originals were studs welded to the body. You can use a gun like this to weld them on with the correct attachment. Stud Gun Welder Auto Body Repair Tools Dent Ding Puller Kit w 2 lb Slide Hammer | eBay
I did my truck this way, I didn't want to drill a bunch of holes in the body. Every hole you drill is an invitation for rust to start, especially if you use dissimilar metals like aluminum rivets in a steel body.
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 10:16 AM
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Eastwood has the special rivets for the moulding clips, but like others have said, you need the stud gun to attach them.
Stud Welder Trim Rivets bag/500
 
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