Marcos Maniacs

Dave,

Thank you.  Now I've found some US suppliers with your "snap cap"
description.  Seems that most are plastic but I've located some that are
chrome ($131/1000 !!).  I'll keep trying.   Thanks again!

Don Lattimer
#3M5759 V6
Willits, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "dbarton62" <dbarton62@...>
To: <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 4:26 AM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Finishing screws (photo)


> 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
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> --- 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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