Trim rivets/fasteners

[Kieronpollock]

Working myself up to another order of parts from the US - interior trim focused
I can’t believe the cost of plastic rivets for the back light panel ($3.89 ea and need 6) and the general plastic rivets for the rest of the trim (of which I need 4 packs of 10 - total $48).
Is there a cheaper alternative? - I’m happy to pay for OEM/NOS parts but am trying to draw the line at interior trim rivets!
Help please
Thanks

 

[uk66fastback]

I thought all the rivets were the same size?

When you say rear light panel, do you mean the exterior one or the interior one. I metal riveted my exterior one on but I understand they were plastic riveted on originally …

 

[Kieronpollock]

Hi, I believe the internal one needs to have plastic rivets which are smaller than the c40 required to fix all the other plastic trim

 

[jonbills]

Yes, I think the rear light panel trim is a different size to the rest.
There are hundreds of different trim rivet types on ebay, measure the holes and see what you can find.

 

[Geoff-R]

As Jon says I would measure them, need to do the same myself but have a look on this site, they should do something that will do the job.

https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk/search-by-clip-type/push-fit-plastic-fasteners

 

[Kieronpollock]

Many thanks for the link

 

[moggy240]

I have some of these for the rear light panels.
They are a little bit loose but depends how much paint is on the tailgate slam panel. If you need some I can sort you some out.

 

[Kieronpollock]

Thanks but I need a full set as I’ve got a full resto on my hands and trim has been off the car since the 80s so no rivets to work from.
Great to have dimensions so I can try and track down some alternatives on EBay, same goes for the standard rivets for the rest of the trim - thanks in advance

 

[moggy240]

I have got a full box of them.

 

[MaximG]

I’ve always used the interior trim panel ones.

 

[Kieronpollock]

Excellent I need a full set ie 40 and the Rivets for the rear internal light trim

 

[Bazzateer]

Any use?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x476-Car...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Kieronpollock]

Thanks - just need a single plastic rivet to work out dimensions

 

[jonbills]

Thanks - just need a single plastic rivet to work out dimensions

The rivets are sized for the holes they go through, so you can measure the hole instead of a rivet.

 

[richiep]

This is the type you need. This seller offers differing sizes too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Plas...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Kieronpollock]

Many thanks for this, could you confirm correct size?
Much appreciated

 

[grb184]

As far as I can tell the interior trim clips are of the attached dimensions



I suspect a 4mm push clip may work though I have not tried this as yet.

Graham

 

[Kieronpollock]

Thanks so much Graham

 

[grb184]

Kieron,

I have managed to find what I think might be the original clips direct from Japan at £1 each with postage at only £6. I am basing this on the original Nissan part number being 90909-e4100 which matches my parts catalogue. It appears they continued in use on non z cars for a while

Buy Genuine Nissan 90909E4100 (90909-E4100) Clip-Tube,brake. Prices, fast shipping, photos, weight - Amayama

I will let you know when they arrive if they are the right item.

Graham

 

[Kieronpollock]

Many thanks Graham much appreciated
Kieron