FJ40 Roof Cap RIVETS

[Augustiron]

These are the rivets I used

1/8" Diameter X 3/8" Length, Solid 1100F Aluminum Brazier Head Rivet, Plain Finish (Pack of 1/2 LB - Approximately 740 Pieces): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

1/8" Diameter X 3/8" Length, Solid 1100F Aluminum Brazier Head Rivet, Plain Finish (Pack of 1/2 LB - Approximately 740 Pieces): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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Also applied (1 tube more than enough)

3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW4MI?tag=ihco-20

And

SEM 39387 Self Leveling Seam Sealer (2 tubes perfect amount)​

Amazon.com: SEM 39387 Self Leveling Seam Sealer, 7 oz : Automotive

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[coinoperated40]

These are the rivets I used

1/8" Diameter X 3/8" Length, Solid 1100F Aluminum Brazier Head Rivet, Plain Finish (Pack of 1/2 LB - Approximately 740 Pieces): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

1/8" Diameter X 3/8" Length, Solid 1100F Aluminum Brazier Head Rivet, Plain Finish (Pack of 1/2 LB - Approximately 740 Pieces): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

Also applied (1 tube more than enough)

3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW4MI?tag=ihco-20

And

SEM 39387 Self Leveling Seam Sealer (2 tubes always perfect)​

Amazon.com: SEM 39387 Self Leveling Seam Sealer, 7 oz : Automotive

Buy SEM 39387 Self Leveling Seam Sealer, 7 oz: Sealants - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

These maybe an option. I will measure the ones from CCOT and compare.

 

[RevISK]

I recommend getting your rivets from an aircraft parts supplier such as Aircraft Spruce or at the very least McMaster Carr.

 

[coinoperated40]

I measured the rivets from CCOT at .458 +- a little. They do seem large for the area of the lip. The 3/16 or 1/8” do look a little small headed. I will be looking for something in between these sizes.

 

[Augustiron]

I think the ones I got were the perfect size.

there's not much you can do when the factory hole is drilled on the curved section going up.

I had the fiberglass top sitting upside down with the metal on top, blindly inserting the rivets through the holes by reaching underneath and pushing them up through the hole then crimping, looking at the area being squashed on top only, so I didn't see this as I was tightening them.

Not a big deal, it only happened on a few, and in between the panel adhesive and solid layer of seam sealer, these two parts aren't coming apart in time soon

 

[sandsfj40]

Great job. Ive used this Panel Adhesive on my re-skin and sill panel replacement. The stuff is great. Stays tacky for about 10 minutes then sets up in about 30 minutes and remains flexible once hardened. Used by quality body shops when placing panels together. Its a bit pricey ($20-25.00 a tube) and the tube only lasts about 14 days after opening, so you better use it fast.

 

[Kringle]

I went with some regular old aluminum pop rivets and then buried them in the 3m 2 part epoxy. Then spray painted the whole top with leveling primer and krylon. A year out and still looking good. Not factory but easy. Took 2 full tubes of the 2 part 3M epoxy off Amazon. Probably could have used a bit more, but it was enough to call it good enough for my project.