I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced
rather than having fallen out.

The problem is I can't find anywhere that sells anything like them or
a sensible alternative.

The fasteners go through an 8mm (approx) hole in the sheet being fixed
and push into a 6mm hole in the material underneath. The hole is
totally blind with no access to the other side at all. The existing
'correct' fasteners are simply screw shaped lumps of nylon with a big
flat head and a ribbed body that is a tight fit in the 6mm hole.

Can anyone suggest where I can buy something like this or possible
alternatives. None of my range of cavity fixings really works, they
expect a plasterboard thickness to get a grip. I suppose toggle bolts
*might* work but really need a bigger hole than 6mm. I could possible
tap the hole but the material isn't really thick enough for that.

My 'bike has neat little push fixings for blind holes where you push
the middle to expand it behind the hole, the ones I have are much
smaller than 6mm though.

So, any ideas folks?

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Chris Green

On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:56:23 +0000, tinnews wrote:

I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced rather
than having fallen out.

A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html
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wrote:
I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced
rather than having fallen out.

Do they need to be removed frequently or are semi permanent?
The problem is I can't find anywhere that sells anything like them or
a sensible alternative.

The fasteners go through an 8mm (approx) hole in the sheet being fixed
and push into a 6mm hole in the material underneath. The hole is
totally blind with no access to the other side at all. The existing
'correct' fasteners are simply screw shaped lumps of nylon with a big
flat head and a ribbed body that is a tight fit in the 6mm hole.

Can anyone suggest where I can buy something like this or possible
alternatives. None of my range of cavity fixings really works, they
expect a plasterboard thickness to get a grip. I suppose toggle bolts
*might* work but really need a bigger hole than 6mm. I could possible
tap the hole but the material isn't really thick enough for that.

My 'bike has neat little push fixings for blind holes where you push
the middle to expand it behind the hole, the ones I have are much
smaller than 6mm though.

http://www.designassemblies.co.uk/plastic.htm

does a selection - but dunno if they sell small quantities.

Have you tried a Citroen dealer?

My BMW uses fixings which are similar to the ones you describe for your
bike but larger. Most dealers keep them since they break easily if you
just lever them out. Think 6mm is a standard size for this sort of thing.

Other place that may have what you want is:-

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e.../fasteners.php

And they send you a free cat with every order. ;-)

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html

Their prices are outrageous.

--
*Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch *

Dave Plowman London SW
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wrote in message
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I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced
rather than having fallen out.

The problem is I can't find anywhere that sells anything like them or
a sensible alternative.

The fasteners go through an 8mm (approx) hole in the sheet being fixed
and push into a 6mm hole in the material underneath. The hole is
totally blind with no access to the other side at all. The existing
'correct' fasteners are simply screw shaped lumps of nylon with a big
flat head and a ribbed body that is a tight fit in the 6mm hole.

Can anyone suggest where I can buy something like this or possible
alternatives. None of my range of cavity fixings really works, they
expect a plasterboard thickness to get a grip. I suppose toggle bolts
*might* work but really need a bigger hole than 6mm. I could possible
tap the hole but the material isn't really thick enough for that.

My 'bike has neat little push fixings for blind holes where you push
the middle to expand it behind the hole, the ones I have are much
smaller than 6mm though.

So, any ideas folks?


As already suggested, try a Citroen dealer. I have bought similar things
for my Peugeot from the local dealer and as Citroen are the same company I
see no reason why the same should not be true.
--
Keith W
Sunbury on Thames
(If you can't laugh at life, it ain't worth living)

Bob Eager wrote:
On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:56:23 +0000, tinnews wrote:

I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced rather
than having fallen out.

A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html

Thanks! I had Googled but obviously hadn't been using the right
search terms.

--
Chris Green

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article ,
wrote:
I need some fixings for some plastic covers on my (oldish) Citroen. I
think the existing ones have simply been removed and not replaced
rather than having fallen out.

Do they need to be removed frequently or are semi permanent?

Semi-permanent, removal by destruction is acceptable.

The problem is I can't find anywhere that sells anything like them or
a sensible alternative.

The fasteners go through an 8mm (approx) hole in the sheet being fixed
and push into a 6mm hole in the material underneath. The hole is
totally blind with no access to the other side at all. The existing
'correct' fasteners are simply screw shaped lumps of nylon with a big
flat head and a ribbed body that is a tight fit in the 6mm hole.

Can anyone suggest where I can buy something like this or possible
alternatives. None of my range of cavity fixings really works, they
expect a plasterboard thickness to get a grip. I suppose toggle bolts
*might* work but really need a bigger hole than 6mm. I could possible
tap the hole but the material isn't really thick enough for that.

My 'bike has neat little push fixings for blind holes where you push
the middle to expand it behind the hole, the ones I have are much
smaller than 6mm though.

http://www.designassemblies.co.uk/plastic.htm

does a selection - but dunno if they sell small quantities.

Have you tried a Citroen dealer?

My BMW uses fixings which are similar to the ones you describe for your
bike but larger. Most dealers keep them since they break easily if you
just lever them out. Think 6mm is a standard size for this sort of thing.

Other place that may have what you want is:-

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e.../fasteners.php

The picture there of "Screw on rivet." shows three different sorts of
fixing all, apparently, ordered as the same item! Any one of them
would be fine for what I want though, so thank you.

--
Chris Green

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html

Their prices are outrageous.

--
*Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch *

Dave Plowman London SW
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In their defence, the prices reflect the fact they have a huge range of slow
moving items.
Consider how much you like to earn in a day and then relate that to selling
such items to make a living with a lot of stock tied up.

"John" wrote in message
...

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html

Their prices are outrageous.

If they've got what you want, and no-one else has, they can charge what they
like. That's how it works.

Bill

In article ,
wrote:
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e.../fasteners.php

The picture there of "Screw on rivet." shows three different sorts of
fixing all, apparently, ordered as the same item! Any one of them
would be fine for what I want though, so thank you.

No - it's a picture of the whole thing and of the two component parts.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ,
Bill Wright wrote:
Their prices are outrageous.

If they've got what you want, and no-one else has, they can charge what
they like. That's how it works.

Not much point in selling the common stuff then?

For things like pre-insulated terminals they charge 7.94 for 100 red butt
crimps. TLC 3.00. Both plus VAT. And TLC are rarely the cheapest.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ,
John wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
A cursory Google finds lots of places (ebay included). Start here,
perhaps:

http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Trim_Pad_Clips.html

Their prices are outrageous.


In their defence, the prices reflect the fact they have a huge range of
slow moving items. Consider how much you like to earn in a day and then
relate that to selling such items to make a living with a lot of stock
tied up.

But they seem to apply the same mark up to common stuff too. It's
different getting charged a quid for two nuts or whatever in B&Q or Maplin
- you're paying for the premises and convenience.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article ,
wrote:
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e.../fasteners.php

The picture there of "Screw on rivet." shows three different sorts of
fixing all, apparently, ordered as the same item! Any one of them
would be fine for what I want though, so thank you.

No - it's a picture of the whole thing and of the two component parts.

So it does! I hadn't looked hard enough. :-)

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Chris Green