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Old 10-08-2010, 05:28 AM   #1
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small screw hole repair

I just picked up my used 34' Classic, Love it, I found two very small screw holes in the back about 4 " apart. The owner must have had some kind of an emblem screwed on.

I hope this is the right forum, What can I use to patch the holes they are
very small?

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Old 10-08-2010, 06:18 AM   #2
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a small aluminum screw or a rivet would work for me. you might want to put something there yourself some day.
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Old 10-08-2010, 06:33 AM   #3
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A rivet is my "Fix of Choice" where possible.

Congrats on the 34 and good luck,

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Old 10-08-2010, 07:15 AM   #4
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You could become a "supporting member" of the Airforums and put your personal Airforums sticker over the holes.
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Old 10-08-2010, 07:26 AM   #5
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Use Olympic rivets with some Vulcum 116 on them to seal them.
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You could become a "supporting member" of the Airforums and put your personal Airforums sticker over the holes.

Are you working for a commission there Kevin?
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Old 10-08-2010, 09:51 AM   #7
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Thank You

Thanks for all of your ideas, I get the idea, I'm going to put two small stainless screws with silicone.

Again Thank you
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Old 10-08-2010, 10:32 AM   #8
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Thanks for all of your ideas, I get the idea, I'm going to put two small stainless screws with silicone.

Again Thank you
A word of caution...Consider using parbond, or vulkem on your Airstream exterior. Silicone is considered a No-No.

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I agree with the stainless screws with parbond or vulkem for sealent.
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No commission, I just totally appreciate access to this forum and the work done by the administrators & moderators. It's not cheap running a website (especially with so many pictures taking up space) and I realize I am also paying for the upkeep for "non-supporting members" and "guests" as well... so I suggest others becoming supporting members too. Worth every penny!
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