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  1. 05-08-2019, 06:15 PM #1
    thriftychicken
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    Headlight Cover Fasteners

    I tried using the #6 sheet metal screws but they strip before sucking the cover down. Anyone using something more reliable?
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  2. 05-09-2019, 11:27 AM #2
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    Use nutserts on the L bracket and in to the body. Works great!


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  3. 05-09-2019, 11:33 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Dol View Post
    Use nutserts on the L bracket and in to the body. Works great!


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    Did you use a #6 machine screw? How did you keep the screws from vibrating loose?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thriftychicken View Post
    Did you use a #6 machine screw? How did you keep the screws from vibrating loose?
    How about a little blue loctite if you're worried about that?
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    Yes I did. my car is not on the road yet but like ltngdrvr said a little loctite will solve that issue of needed.

    John
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  6. 05-10-2019, 11:32 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Dol View Post
    Yes I did. my car is not on the road yet but like ltngdrvr said a little loctite will solve that issue of needed.

    John
    medium thread lock crazes/cracks the acrylics we use at work...probably a plastic safe thread lock available. Thanks
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  7. 05-10-2019, 05:50 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by thriftychicken View Post
    medium thread lock crazes/cracks the acrylics we use at work...probably a plastic safe thread lock available. Thanks
    Well, the thread locker shouldn't touch the covers, just a little dab'll do ya!
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