TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I hadn't realised until I took them out of the box but the Westfield supplied rivets are closed end ones which are obviously good for sealing the rivet at the point where they are secured. As I am having my panels powder coated I can see I have two options, 1, paint the rivets I have once fitted 2, Try and source some Closed end Black rivets. I also noticed that the rivets are Aluminium and Steel. Aluminium body with a steel shaft. I have tried a search but as yet not even found any Black closed end rivets. Anyone seen any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 i know car builder solutions sell black and white rivets but they arent closed end. tbh until you mentioned it i never noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 i know car builder solutions sell black and white rivets but they arent closed end. tbh until you mentioned it i never noticed Thanks Bunje It seems from my searching that Black closed end rivets are hard to come by. I did see those at CBS but like you rightly say they are open as opposed to closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 i used the white ones from cbs i put selant in every hole when i sealed the panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metric-Aluminium-Steel-Black-Blind-Pop-Dome-Head-Sealed-Rivets-4-0-x-12-5mm-/291243523870?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 found them on ebay they look like what your looking for but im always a bit dubious of ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodynamix Ltd Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It doesn't help with the closed end issue but here is a link for a black non closed ones , for a situation that doesn't need a closed end these are at trade prices : http://www.beal.org.uk/hardware-fasteners/pop-rivets-black/cat_100082.html As Ben has put above might be worth a look though , perhaps they could post you a sample ? , would be handy to know whether they are any good or not . What size are you using , is it 3.2mm / 1/8th ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 It doesn't help with the closed end issue but here is a link for a black non closed ones , for a situation that doesn't need a closed end these are at trade prices : http://www.beal.org.uk/hardware-fasteners/pop-rivets-black/cat_100082.html As Ben has put above might be worth a look though , perhaps they could post you a sample ? , would be handy to know whether they are any good or not . What size are you using , is it 3.2mm / 1/8th ? Thanks to both of you. The rivets I am looking to replace are those for the Aluminium body panels (4mm). I'll have a look at your links now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metric-Aluminium-Steel-Black-Blind-Pop-Dome-Head-Sealed-Rivets-4-0-x-12-5mm-/291243523870?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 found them on ebay they look like what your looking for but im always a bit dubious of ebay They do look right so thanks for that Bunje But......£50 for 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 when i did mine in white i ordered 200 and had just enough to do the interior panels the back one adn the two interior sides but now i come to think of it i will need some more for the tunnel panels so will need to order some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 when i did mine in white i ordered 200 and had just enough to do the interior panels the back one adn the two interior sides but now i come to think of it i will need some more for the tunnel panels so will need to order some more I thought about counting all the fixing holes but figured Westfield must have supplied enough for all the panels and the box I received is of 500. I might have to start counting. No point buying a lot more than I'll need. Especially at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Nuts Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Try C J D Mayers in Birmingham 0ot at 0121 773 0101 i had some from them and not at extortionate prices. http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bin/instoneb/myshop.php?catparid=42&merchant=instoneb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just been thinking about this and I suppose the rivets that really need to be closed are those exposed to the elements namely the foot well panels and the floor panels plus external side panels. I'm not sure that the transmission and seat back backpanel warrant being closed rivets. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Nuts Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Although the website doesnt list them contact the chap and he will sort them out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Try C J D Mayers in Birmingham 0ot at 0121 773 0101 i had some from them and not at extortionate prices. http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bin/instoneb/myshop.php?catparid=42&merchant=instoneb Thanks for that I'll try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for that I'll try them No Black ones listed online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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