Chrome Screw Mod
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Chrome Screw Mod
I'm thinking of doing the mod to replace the screws with chrome/stainless screws. I found the stainless type but I came across some chrome mirror screws in my search
These have a chromed dome top but they're wood screws rather than self tappers. They're more expensive than the standard screws but I think the might look better
How do you think they'd look? Anyone who's done the mod see any clearance problems anywhere as the dome is slightly taller than a screw and cup. Would they fit given the different screw type? Maybe the flat collar would prevent them screwing fully home?
These have a chromed dome top but they're wood screws rather than self tappers. They're more expensive than the standard screws but I think the might look better
How do you think they'd look? Anyone who's done the mod see any clearance problems anywhere as the dome is slightly taller than a screw and cup. Would they fit given the different screw type? Maybe the flat collar would prevent them screwing fully home?
Last edited by DeeGee; Jun 10, 2008 at 02:32 AM.
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Well I tried out a similar wood screw and the answer is it needs a self tapping screw to fir properly. The screw dosn't snug down tight with the smooth collar.
Oh well, back to the drawing board. If only I could find self tapping equivalents
Oh well, back to the drawing board. If only I could find self tapping equivalents
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Looking for an alternative I came up with this link in TX
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
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Looking for an alternative I came up with this link in TX
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
I just went with SS oval head phillips screws and trim rings that I bought at Lowes. Did the doors, under hood and hatchback for $10
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Looking for an alternative I came up with this link in TX
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
http://www.pro-dec.com/decorative-sc.../8-8-snap-caps
You could get any color you wanted to match your paint color.
I think I'm safe in posting as no other Forum Vendors sell colored caps (just SS & chrome)
I've decided to go with just SS covers with snap on heads. I can get them from a UK supplier so it'll save time and $$
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Hopefully i never need to remove them.
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Well I went with the screw caps for starters
I'm not sure yet if this was the best solution. I picked up some cups as well so I guess I could revert to the screws and cups if I need to.
Any thoughts? Should I paint them Mag Red?
Give me it - good or bad. I can take it
I'm not sure yet if this was the best solution. I picked up some cups as well so I guess I could revert to the screws and cups if I need to.
Any thoughts? Should I paint them Mag Red?
Give me it - good or bad. I can take it
Last edited by DeeGee; Jun 12, 2008 at 10:40 AM.