Marcos Maniacs

Don,
    The dome caps that Jack Myers refers to are called "SNAP CAPS"
I have used them on previous projects .....they lok and work excellent
they sre plastic and come in many colors.
    Cheers Dave #5577 









--- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "Don Lattimer" <donlattimer@p...> wrote:
> Jack,
>     Thank you kindly!!  www.google.com returns 219 results for 
"mirror
> screws".  Most seem to be in England but there are a few in the US.
> Thanks again!
> 
> Don Lattimer
> #3M5759 V6
> Willits, CA
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Myers" <jacob@m...>
> To: <MarcosManiacs@y...>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 12:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Finishing screws (photo)
> 
> 
>     Hello Don
> In England the screws that you refer to are called mirror screws 
(cos
> they are used for fixing mirrors).
> There is how ever a different type which has a plastic rebated 
washer
> that goes under the head of the screw.
> Then when the screw has been fully tightened a chrome cup is clipped
> over the rebated washer.
> This second method I prefer. Both types in England can be purchased 
in
> most hardware DIY outlets.
> I trust this has been of some help, Regards   Jac.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: mcaqmd
>   To: MarcosManiacs@y...
>   Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 12:26 AM
>   Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Finishing screws (photo)
> 
> 
>   Hi all,
> 
>   Please look at the photo "screw" in the photos section and tell me 
if
>   anyone has seen anything like this.  They are used on my door 
panels
>   and the pedal box.  They're chromed.
> 
>   The cap is smooth and screws into the top of the screw after the
>   screw has been "screwed".  Get it?
> 
>   They are very nice looking and I would like to get more of them.  
I
>   partially ruined one trying to get it off before I figured out 
that
>   the top "unscrews".  I've tried upholstery shops, etc. with no 
luck.
> 
>   Does anyone else have them on their car?  Were they original??
> 
>   Any help, clues, etc. would be appreciated!
> 
>   Don Lattimer
>   #3M5759 V6
>   Willits, CA  (more snow today! 24 degrees F)
> 
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