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VINYL FASTENERS
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jefftriumph Jeff F
LOCKPORT, NY, USA   USA
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1965 Triumph TR4A "Money Pit"
1972 Triumph TR6
1979 Harley-Davidson Super Glide
So I have always used plain phillips screws with the collar to attach vinyl panels. Moss now sells black ones. My interior is black. Did the factory use stainless screws, or did they use black ones? I have never minded the screws showing, but the black ones could give a nice smooth look. Does anyone have experiance with these?

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retownsendjr Rich Townsend
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, USA   USA
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1970 MG MGB GT "CRAIG"
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Jeff, My TR6 is black, and the interior is called new tan, kind of a maple color.
I used the black screws with the trim washer to attach the rear gas tank panel. I also used them to attach the wood dash.
So, I like the look, and I think the black would look great (better than stainless) with your black interior.


In reply to # 2059561 by jefftriumph So I have always used plain phillips screws with the collar to attach vinyl panels. Moss now sells black ones. My interior is black. Did the factory use stainless screws, or did they use black ones? I have never minded the screws showing, but the black ones could give a nice smooth look. Does anyone have experiance with these?


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steveg2 Gold Member Steve Gerow
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You can buy a bag of black or stainless #8 oval-head phillips screws on eBay for a lot less than Moss. Ditto trim washers.

I found the cup-style washers here:


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retownsendjr Rich Townsend
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1970 MG MGB GT "CRAIG"
1970 Triumph TR6 "Adele"
1971 MG MGB "First MGB - Picture 1978"    & more
Likewise, I got these on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375109951729

In reply to # 2059624 by steveg2 You can buy a bag of black or stainless #8 oval-head phillips screws on eBay for a lot less than Moss. Ditto trim washers.

I found the cup-style washers here:

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steveg2 Gold Member Steve Gerow
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While we're at it, snaps with longer screws from Amazon:


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jefftriumph Jeff F
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1979 Harley-Davidson Super Glide
Thanks, I need those also. Still on the fence about the black ones....hmmmm

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1979 Harley-Davidson Super Glide
I like the look. Nice job. Im on the fence. stainless are much cheaper....conundrum

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Gibber283 Gold Member Randolph Gibson
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I’ve replaced all of the paneling in my 71 TR6. I used stainless steel screws and cup washers but painted them black myself. Works great. They don’t chip or peel.


Randy Gibson
Atlanta, GA

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jefftriumph Jeff F
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Thanks Randy. sounds good

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TR61974 N KRAMOLTZ
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I used metal black ones on my brown interior panels and I like it better. It makes the screws and rings less obvious which is the look I'm going for.

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In reply to # 2059872 by TR61974 I used metal black ones on my brown interior panels and I like it better. It makes the screws and rings less obvious which is the look I'm going for.

It's all about minimizing contrast - I used the stainless pieces on my Biscuit interior and black with my black carpet. Good prices on both on eBay.

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