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09-26-2014, 06:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Too many holes!
Some PO went drill crazy installing a ZipDee awning on my unit. I've removed the awning because I thought it would look better with a rope and pole one (and it DOES).
I'm polishing again, and these holes still bother me. I've removed the sealant from them because I didn't like the look of the black dots, and I've filled some others (they had added an ugly entrance grab bar OVER the side name plate😝  and I don't know that I like that look either.
So, if you would be so kind and to tell me what is the better option (or go ahead with a new idea!), I would really appreciate it.
 
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09-26-2014, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Too many holes!
Do a search here for patches. I think the thread is called show me your patches. There are some real cool patches.
I just did a quick search and didn't see it. Make a neat patch. A star or some shape you like and rivet it on
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09-26-2014, 07:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BradS
Do a search here for patches. I think the thread is called show me your patches. There are some real cool patches.
I just did a quick search and didn't see it. Make a neat patch. A star or some shape you like and rivet it on
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Thanks for the idea! I found this thread: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f381...hes-68104.html
Not sure if it's the one you referenced, but it has me thinking.
:-)
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09-27-2014, 07:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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That's the one. Frank , 62Overlander, does some beautiful patches. I changed a lot of panels on my trailer to get rid of all the holes. I still may add a creative patch or two before I'm done
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02-27-2015, 01:59 PM
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#5
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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My first patch! Covering up way too many holes that a PO drilled for an UGLY handle. 
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02-27-2015, 02:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,320
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One other recommendation would be to use Olympic rivets on your patches--then you eliminate the holes in the head of the pop rivets.
good luck!
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02-27-2015, 03:12 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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I've never used then, but I'd like to. I understand that they require a shaver, and I don't have the "spare change" for one yet.
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02-27-2015, 04:30 PM
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#8
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4 Rivet Member 
1975 31' Sovereign
Palomar Mountain
, California
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 355
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Don't need shaver - I use a small grinder or Dremel to finish off the heads. If your careful you can't tell the difference. The secret is light touch and fine grit wheel. I started with a 4 1/2" welding grinder, but it left rough marks on head of rivet - went to 2" battery grinder ($14 from HF) with fine grit - works beautifully - could polish if you wanted perfect - but from 2' can't see the difference between mine and original shaved rivets.
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02-27-2015, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master 
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,040
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Here's a clever patch ...
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02-27-2015, 05:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Silver Hawk, thanks for the tip!
Glenritas, that is a clever one. What's in the center of it?
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02-27-2015, 05:36 PM
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#11
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,040
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TV cable inlet. BTW It's not mine.
Here's one covering the abandoned heater holes.
Note the unshaved Olympic Rivets.
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02-27-2015, 05:46 PM
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#12
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3 Rivet Member
1976 23' Safari
1962 22' Safari
1961 16' Bambi
Philly burbs
, PA
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 185
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Very nice, Glenritas!
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02-27-2015, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Chris made a patch for a dent by our door by cutting out an outline of Minnesota out of leftover aluminum from the belly pan. We glued it on with CA glue. Covers the dent perfectly. Patch away!
Kay
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02-27-2015, 06:36 PM
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#14
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Kay,
What is "CA" glue?
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02-27-2015, 07:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Cyanoacrylate or"Crazy Glue". Sticks like mad to skin as well.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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02-27-2015, 07:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,040
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I was able to borrow a shaver from a local shop ...
And the shaved rivets ... and my TV inlet.
Note the shape of the patch looks like an Airstream 
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