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cutts



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Chequer plate? Easiest way
What's the easiest way to fit chequer plate? I have been thinking about just sticking them on, it doesn't matter as top of wings are dinted anyway. Guess I can't use rivets as the chequers countersunk?
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charcoal



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You could use countersunk rivets? I personally wouldn't be inclined to stick them on as they may rip off while driving at high speeds. 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
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Post #550725 24th Jul 2016 1:07am
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MC84



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The chequer plate kits I've seen and used usually come with countersunk bolts where you can get to the other side. Mike

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williamthedog



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Yep, just use countersunk bolts as said above.
It's easy enough Thumbs Up
Post #550729 24th Jul 2016 5:35am
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Accessing the nut side on my puma 2.4 is pretty dang hard in some places...

In fact, some of the bolts might even be simply glued in place just to keep up appearances Rolling Eyes Razz

I believe rivnuts are the proper solution... Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...
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I am well known for my thoughts on that evil invention but if you must add depretiation there is no better way.
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Clive



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I've added chequer plate to my wing tops, primarily because the tops were dented when I got the car and would have needed replacing anyway if I'd wanted it to be pristine.

I fixed mine with A2 M6 countersunk screws but I fitted them with rivnuts rather than trying to reach inside to get regular its on.

As charcoal says, countersunk rivets are another option.
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AJC



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They're nut & bolted on.
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Simon.pl



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I've used stainless steel rivets - just use the pneumatic tool to mount them! Thumbs Up
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SS in Alu... Neutral
Post #550814 24th Jul 2016 11:11am
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cutts



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Clive wrote:
I've added chequer plate to my wing tops, primarily because the tops were dented when I got the car and would have needed replacing anyway if I'd wanted it to be pristine.

I fixed mine with A2 M6 countersunk screws but I fitted them with rivnuts rather than trying to reach inside to get regular its on.

As charcoal says, countersunk rivets are another option.



thanks going to go ahead with it using this cheap method as i dont have a tool

unless someone at work has one..
Post #550822 24th Jul 2016 11:50am
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Simon.pl



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custom90steve wrote:
SS in Alu... Neutral


Alu is powder coated - why not?
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K9F



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custom90steve wrote:
SS in Alu... Neutral


Whatever you use if the holes are adequately prepared and the nuts/bolts, rivets etc. are 'wet assembled' with a decent marine grade sealant you should have no issues. Steel and aluminium are fine as long as the two are well insulated against moisture and air ingress, the two catalysts for problems. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Clive



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Quite agree about the sealant, I used aluminium rivets with SS screws in mine but with plenty of Duralac in between Thumbs Up
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chipmunk



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Also used rivnuts on a TD5. But grease your bolts in case you need to remove...can't think why you would but corroded rivnuts can spin making them a sod to release, even if you're wanting to remove and renew.
Countersunk Allen bolts look very neat and professional.
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