Rivets for the DC fender

[J. Ubben]

Hi there,
my chrome-plater removed the rivets from the DC before chrome-plating. He did not arrange for a replacement.
Does any of you know where I can buy the rivets?
It should look completely original again.
I hope someone can help me.

Best Regards
Joke

[69cb750]

Diecast fender ?
Front or rear ?

[J. Ubben]

It ist a DC Fender from the eraly Sandcast

[J. Ubben]

If someone still has an original fender, they are welcome to offer it to me.   

[kp]

You need to buy 5/32 brass round head rivets . This is where I buy mine. Cut to length and peen them over You will need a cup for the rivet head so you don't damage them when peening. There may be other suppliers but I use this guy
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/264899367840?hash=item3dad3b93a0:g:-RYAAOSwytxfhzGU

[J. Ubben]

Thanks for the tip KP.
Are there such rivets in stainless steel? Since they have to be added when the fender is already chrome-plated?

best regards

Johann

[69cb750]

Mcmaster has 5/32 stainless - https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/diameter~5-32/18-8-stainless-steel-domed-head-solid-rivets/

[kp]

I have them fitted when the copper is done and then plated with bracket in place. Never had an issue but stainless should be good but I've never seen them done

[Nielsen]

Hi there,
my chrome-plater removed the rivets from the DC before chrome-plating. He did not arrange for a replacement.
Does any of you know where I can buy the rivets?
It should look completely original again.
I hope someone can help me.

Best Regards
Joke

I have used 4mm stainless steel bolts and turned the head of the bolts in a lathe. Afterwards they are sanded and polished and the ends are cut off. Then they are fitted with nuts. It looks exactly like chrome-plated rivets when fitted.
It is easy to carry out and there is no risk of damaging an expensive front fender.

[J. Ubben]

Very good idea. That helped me.
Best regards
Johann