Blind rivets... steel mandrel? For windshield...

chrisf695

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Im going to be putting back together my windshield and when it comes down to the rivets... can I use the aluminum head and the steel mandrel or do I need to use all aluminum rivets?
 

Woodonglass

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Re: Blind rivets... steel mandrel? For windshield...

IMHO, I'd use All Aluminum. Steel Rust's aluminum don't!!!:D
 

chrisf695

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Re: Blind rivets... steel mandrel? For windshield...

Thats what I figured... just kinda hard to find the all aluminum rivets in white
 

jbcurt00

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Re: Blind rivets... steel mandrel? For windshield...

Thats what I figured... just kinda hard to find the all aluminum rivets in white

I don't think their too hard to find:
5second google search: white all aluminum rivets @evilbay

I know you probably don't need 100, but for $6+/- delivered, who cares.... I suspect they have more diameters & grip range to better fit your windshield's needs..............
 
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