jreich888 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 In the past I've used the rivets for the slide lock covers from the parts list (on page 136: Nylon Blind Drive Rivets from Product Components Corporation), but they have not done well with UV and sun damage. They are fading and becoming brittle, and many of the replacement rivets I've installed over the last couple years are have broken already. I contacted PCC about UV protection and materials, and they said to do a run in UV resistant materials would need to be in the quantities of thousands. I don't have a price for the UV version yet; the regular quote says "dyed black, not UV black". The few factory original rivets I still have seem to be better without the fading. How have any of you dealt with UV damage on their rivets? Any other sources for these rivets, or other suggestions? Should I start being more diligent about putting 303 on any new rivets I install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis H Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) I replaced mine with SS rivets. No more issues with the nylon ones breaking off. Make sure you use a washer behind the rivets.......Dennis Edited May 27, 2020 by Dennis H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie4ne Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Our covers were held on with SS screws. Are you saying that they were originally held with rivets? We took our slidelocks off of the front slide bc the one one on the rear side of slide got hung up in the frame and bent. We are looking to put the lock back on (have realigned the slide) and have misplaced the strike plate that causes the lock to activate. Any ideas where to get replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreich888 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 hours ago, eddie4ne said: Our covers were held on with SS screws. Are you saying that they were originally held with rivets? We took our slidelocks off of the front slide bc the one one on the rear side of slide got hung up in the frame and bent. We are looking to put the lock back on (have realigned the slide) and have misplaced the strike plate that causes the lock to activate. Any ideas where to get replacement? Yes, they had black plastic rivets with a center to hammer them in and hold it. I thought I had a few spares (was going to take a picture) but can't find them at the moment. I'd assume the nylon rivet would be nicer on the wiper seals than steel/SS rivets or screws, but certainly not as durable. As for the strike plate, on ours it's a pretty simple piece of steel (or aluminum?); if you can't find one from a wrecker/salvage yard, I'd think it would be easiest to take one off your rig and take it to a metal shop and have them fabricate one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpperk Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 NAPA has similar rivets. That is where I got mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I used these from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01913JEKS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreich888 Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Onthego said: I used these from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01913JEKS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Thanks, I think I'll give them a try, a bit cheaper than the parts list ones. Are they holding up to UV and sun damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) 2 years. Seem to be OK only in the sun for 4 to 5 months a year. Trying to remember if I had to cut the tip off because some seem to be a bit to long .....still held. They are knot screw in just for looks. Edited May 29, 2020 by Onthego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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