Vin Tag Rivet Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: flemington n.j.
Vin Tag Rivet Question
Does anyone know if VIN tag rivets (on windshield post) are made of alum. or metal? Reason I ask is that I am about to have birdcage dipped in acid and tag will fall off in tank if rivets are made of alum. I tried using a magnet but I am still not sure because magnet is possibly grabbing tag or post.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
Can you use the magnet on the back of the rivets where they pop through the birdcage? I have never had my dash out and don't know if they pop through or what. Can you scratch the rivets (on an inconspicuous location) easily with a screwdriver?
Why are you having it dipped? Have you considered having it blasted?
Why are you having it dipped? Have you considered having it blasted?
Instructor
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From: Covington, Virginia
Does anyone know if VIN tag rivets (on windshield post) are made of alum. or metal? Reason I ask is that I am about to have birdcage dipped in acid and tag will fall off in tank if rivets are made of alum. I tried using a magnet but I am still not sure because magnet is possibly grabbing tag or post.
BTW, you're not a bubblehead are ya??? SS164 was the USS Bass...
