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77newell · 05-24-2011, 07:15 PM

The caps are no longer available according the folks at Newell. I've just ordered some 1/8" Cherrymax blind rivets (4-4 size as I recall) to try replacing some broken rivets. These rivets can be pulled with a standard "Pop" rivet gun. Because of the rivet design they do not end up hollow and will appear almost identical to the originals, they also don't need to be covered or sealed to prevent water entry. I purchased these rivets from Aircraft Spruce. They are expensive 50-65 cents a piece but look and hold better than "Pop" rivets. I will let you know how it works out after I install them and make a few trips.

Jon
77 Newell 35'
07 Civic toad

05-24-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
77newell Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just North of Detroit, a surprizingly great city Posts: 380	Rivet Heads The caps are no longer available according the folks at Newell. I've just ordered some 1/8" Cherrymax blind rivets (4-4 size as I recall) to try replacing some broken rivets. These rivets can be pulled with a standard "Pop" rivet gun. Because of the rivet design they do not end up hollow and will appear almost identical to the originals, they also don't need to be covered or sealed to prevent water entry. I purchased these rivets from Aircraft Spruce. They are expensive 50-65 cents a piece but look and hold better than "Pop" rivets. I will let you know how it works out after I install them and make a few trips. Jon 77 Newell 35' 07 Civic toad