Plastic Wingnuts?

[jjohnson120]

I have some black plastic wingnut looking things on my boat, that are used to hold on the little windshield on my pontoon. I'm not sure how they are removed and when I twist, it looks like it twists the the whole piece and I don't want to break it. Any info on these would be helpful.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Plastic Wingnuts?

I have some black plastic wingnut looking things on my boat, that are used to hold on the little windshield on my pontoon. I'm not sure how they are removed and when I twist, it looks like it twists the the whole piece and I don't want to break it. Any info on these would be helpful.

Post a picture of them

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Plastic Wingnuts?

I knew I should have got a picture, boat is in storage probably won't be the weekend. I can't find a pic online to help, maybe someone will be able to read my mind. :facepalm:

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Plastic Wingnuts?

These fasteners are like Dzues fasteners. You push in and turn to the left about 1/4 turn to release them. You push in and turn 1/4 turn to the right to secure them. Below is a Dzues fastener. Not exactly what you have but similar.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Self-Ejecting-Dzus-Fasteners-700-Inch-Grip-Pack-10,29647.html

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Plastic Wingnuts?

These fasteners are like Dzues fasteners. You push in and turn to the left about 1/4 turn to release them. You push in and turn 1/4 turn to the right to secure them. Below is a Dzues fastener. Not exactly what you have but similar.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Self-Ejecting-Dzus-Fasteners-700-Inch-Grip-Pack-10,29647.html

Alright I'll check them out and if for some reason that doesn't work, I'll get pictures while I'm there. Thanks.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Plastic Wingnuts?

Nylon hardware is common around glass. This way, when you tighten them too much, they will strip out before you break the glass. Common on boats, motorcycles, etc.

Most DIY stores carry a wide selection of nylon hardware.