How do I attach these lights?

[les45]

Before using pop rivets for your lights, you need to consider that you might have to remove them sometime in the future. On my first trip, the only problem I had was one of my cabin lights quit working. Turned out to be a loose connection in the fixture wiring but I had to remove the light fixture to figure that out. Try to use screws if you can.

[mgb4tim]

Before using pop rivets for your lights, you need to consider that you might have to remove them sometime in the future. On my first trip, the only problem I had was one of my cabin lights quit working. Turned out to be a loose connection in the fixture wiring but I had to remove the light fixture to figure that out. Try to use screws if you can.

A small drill bit makes for easy rivet removal, especially if its an aluminum rivet.

[tscarbroughdc]

So will this screw not work at all?

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[len19070]

Before using pop rivets for your lights, you need to consider that you might have to remove them sometime in the future. On my first trip, the only problem I had was one of my cabin lights quit working. Turned out to be a loose connection in the fixture wiring but I had to remove the light fixture to figure that out. Try to use screws if you can.

A small drill bit makes for easy rivet removal, especially if its an aluminum rivet.

X2 removing rivets is no big Deal.

Happy Trails

Len

[RandyG]

That screw is counter sunk, it may damage the plastic. If going with screws, as Kc said, use a screw that is flat on the back side of the head.

[len19070]

That screw is counter sunk, it may damage the plastic. If going with screws, as Kc said, use a screw that is flat on the back side of the head.

True, thats not the correct Screw to use. A Pan head would be better.

But!

As long as you put it in Diplomatically....and not use an impact gun or any kind of Power tool, it will work.

Happy Trails

Len

[tscarbroughdc]

Awesome! Thanks for teaching me all of this! Haha. I know it may be common sense but I'm not a handyman AT ALL!

[rowerwet]

I'd use a Pop Rivet!

The one on the right.



Happy Trails

Len

these type of rivets are used to mount cleats on plastic kayaks, I just got some from west marine, they are also on ebay

[len19070]

these type of rivets are used to mount cleats on plastic kayaks, I just got some from west marine, they are also on ebay

Happy Trails

Len

[KCStudly]

West Marine Tri Grip Rivets $6.99 per 10 pack with what appears to be an o-ring gasket under the head.

Yak-Gear Tri Grip Rivets $5.74 per 10 pack, does not appear to include a gasket.

Thanks for the info.

[len19070]

Also,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alcoa-All-Alumi ... 8944055%26

Happy Trails

Len