jj882 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131205331873&alt=web You know I am pretty sure these will do, as will the others. I am going to give them a call tonight to see if they will work. I think most will its just so they dont cause any damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh89 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hmm maybe. I think I might just go to Ford do I don't risk getting the wrong ones. It's only one I need anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Did you manage to get the rights ones? I'm looking at fitting one of these: But will require 8 rivets, and will certainly not pay £2 a rivet from Ford! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ford-Plastic-Rivet-25To-N804759-S/dp/B00Q7YD24O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1428097931&sr=8-5&keywords=ford+rivet Cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyallan Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just the time you're wasting you could have just paid the 24 quid and been enjoying your part knowing it was fitted with the correct rivets. Yeah it's expensive but you aren't needing 100 of them. When u add up these things it shows why the car was so dear in the first place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just the time you're wasting you could have just paid the 24 quid and been enjoying your part knowing it was fitted with the correct rivets. Yeah it's expensive but you aren't needing 100 of them. When u add up these things it shows why the car was so dear in the first place. Spot on I do understand it's a lot of money for some rivets but surely if you are modifying your car you love your car and would want it done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just the time you're wasting you could have just paid the 24 quid and been enjoying your part knowing it was fitted with the correct rivets. Yeah it's expensive but you aren't needing 100 of them. When u add up these things it shows why the car was so dear in the first place. Valid points there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj882 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 I picked up some from eBay from a place called all4cars I think they were 3.49 for 5 I am going to try an fit them this weekend so once I have the rivet gun I shall let you know. I'll also find the listing. I'm convinced these others will do tbh no need to pay 2 quid a rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Did you manage to get the rights ones? I'm looking at fitting one of these: But will require 8 rivets, and will certainly not pay £2 a rivet from Ford! lol I just reinstalled my front spoiler and only used 4 rivets (along the front row of holes) this time round and just bit the bullet and got the proper ones (FINS 1555829) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I just reinstalled my front spoiler and only used 4 rivets (along the front row of holes) this time round and just bit the bullet and got the proper ones (FINS 1555829) 1428190474379.jpg Someone's got money to burn throwing money at the correct fixings, lol These rivets should be the best ones to use to attach trim, they expand when used and spread out like an anchor, a noram rivet will just compress downward sand could pull through the plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Someone's got money to burn throwing money at the correct fixings, lol These rivets should be the best ones to use to attach trim, they expand when used and spread out like an anchor, a noram rivet will just compress downward sand could pull through the plastic. It's true though if you think about it. Fixing the plastic trim, with a rivet with a metal sleeve. As we know the rivet sleeve would expand, and when something hard expands against something softer - it will/can cause damage (plus have a poor fixing). Where instead if the correct rivet is used with a soft plastic sleeve, this would expand against the soft plastic trim - which is theory will not damage, and overall will have a better/secure fixing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I just reinstalled my front spoiler and only used 4 rivets (along the front row of holes) this time round and just bit the bullet and got the proper ones (FINS 1555829) 1428190474379.jpg Did you buy a new spoiler, or splash out for a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's true though if you think about it. Fixing the plastic trim, with a rivet with a metal sleeve. As we know the rivet sleeve would expand, and when something hard expands against something softer - it will/can cause damage (plus have a poor fixing). Were instead if the correct rivet is used with a soft plastic sleeve, this would expand against the soft plastic trim - which is theory will not damage, and overall will have a better/secure fixing. The correct rivets like willy has used don't have a plastic sleeve, they have small slots in the sides that make the body fold rather than squash down like a normal rivet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Did you buy a new spoiler, or splash out for a new one? Reused my old one. Because I used the proper rivets the first time round ;) there was no damage to the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Reused my old one. Because I used the proper rivets the first time round ;) there was no damage to the part. Very ProActive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Willy, quick question. I had a look under the front earlier, and seen the 8 rivets currently in place. What size drill piece did you use to drill these out? Just been handy to know when I come round to doing mine ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj882 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Same question actually! I need to drill mine out first. I still have no idea why ford said I needed 12 where it only needs 8 really or as you said can be done with 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 4 is ample if you ask me, plus you can fit as you please. 4 in the front. or 4 in the back. or 2 in the front, 2 in the back (zig-zag pattern). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 4 is ample if you ask me, plus you can fit as you please. 4 in the front. or 4 in the back. or 2 in the front, 2 in the back (zig-zag pattern). Exactly :) 4 in the front for me and no drilling required :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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