How to hide unused bolt hole?

[sccacuda]

The 'Cuda will see some time at the salt flats which will require roof rails and windshield clips. Any suggestions on how to minimize the look of the blank bolt holes in the roof and A pillars when these are removed? I think they will look a little goofy if I leave them on.

[anthonys 69]

there might be some thing here you could use
http://www.boltdepot.com/Chrome_bolt_covers_and_Hole_plugs.aspx

[Craig510]

Just put some stainless button head socket cap screws in the holes, dirt cheap from McMaster-Carr. They look tough as is, or you can paint the heads body color and they will blend in unless someone is really looking.

[jlcustomz]

Was thinking stainless cap screws also. You could integrate these into custom fab work under the hood ,interior, & even trunk to give them a more thought out look. They seem to be getting popular these days for custom fab work.

[72BBSwinger]

Stainless or black even...

[Evldoer]

Check these out, they are called Rastners. They are made by Rad Rides by Troy. I used them under the hood of the last car I built and they are the next step up from a cap screw in both form and function
http://www.radrides.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=product&task=show&cid=126&name=rastners&Itemid=579

[Olav]

Check these out, they are called Rastners. They are made by Rad Rides by Troy. I used them under the hood of the last car I built and they are the next step up from a cap screw in both form and function
http://www.radrides.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=product&task=show&cid=126&name=rastners&Itemid=579

Same bolt and washer used on fairings on sport bikes...

[rsk68]

I have used these from Mcmaster.com they come in all sizes and will push into a threaded hole or sheet metal, below is an add from their webpage, these are very flush mount and could be disposable at this price.

push-in Round Plastic Plug
Fits 5/16" ID, 3/8" Head Diameter, Black

Standard
Packs of 100
In stock
$5.00 per pack of 100
85985K13
Commonly used to plug holes in sheet metal, just press them in a hole—they have strips on the sides that expand beyond the hole diameter to lock into place. All are made of nylon. Rockwell hardness is R118. Maximum temperature is 250° F. Color is black.
Fits ID 5/16"
Fits Panel Thickness 0.016"-0.062"
Head Diameter 3/8"
Additional Specifications Standard

[sccacuda]

Thanks guys, The Rastners or fairing bolts look like the ticket for the roof and the plugs for the A-pillars.