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Re: rivets, tonneau cleaner, snaps???

To: Toni Thorn <tthorn@comp.uark.edu>
Subject: Re: rivets, tonneau cleaner, snaps???
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 11:29:18 -0500 (EST)
Cc: triumphs <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>, spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
On Sat, 28 Nov 1998, Toni Thorn wrote:

> 1. Where do you buy a hand rivet gun that will *fit* the snaps for
> tonneaus, etc?  (No, the one in the Moss catalog won't, according to the
> person on their 'phone line yesterday!)  Makes you wonder why they have it
> on that page!!!

I'd think almost anywhere. I have a "generic" pop rivet gun that I bought 
hundreds of years ago; it's all I've ever needed for those rivets.

> 2. My tonneau is oldish and a bit dirty - any suggestions for cleaning?
> I've done the warm, soapy water without very much improvment.

I've had pretty good luck with a household product called "Soft Scrub" 
and a damp scrub brush, followed by Armor-All or (your favorite product 
of that type) to give back the "shine" and protect it.

> 3. My '79 Spitfire has studs and grommets to make the tonneau-to-dash
> attachment.  Has anyone successfully replaced this arrangement with snaps,
> and liked it? 

Not I! :-)

--Andy

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