teaandbiscuits Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 my defender is an ex-utility company one and came with an amber beacon fitted to the roof. for several reasons (legal issues, can't fit in car parks) i'm taking it off, but this is going to leave a hole in the roof where it bolted on. its one hollow bolt, probably about 1/2 inch wide. any ideas how to blank off this hole, preferably easily and cheaply? :-) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 A grommet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaandbiscuits Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 /googles grommet. ah, good shout. (new to all this stuff!) found this, may do the job too http://www.componentforce.com/en/category/363/flexible-blanking-plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 (new to all this stuff!) Words? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 /googles grommet. ah, good shout. (new to all this stuff!) found this, may do the job too http://www.componentforce.com/en/category/363/flexible-blanking-plug Or you can pop down to your local Halfrauds, they sell assortments of them Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaandbiscuits Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Words? yup, geeky computer type so just going outside and getting my hands dirty is a change! Or you can pop down to your local Halfrauds, they sell assortments of them thats great, thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have about 12 holes in the new roof so I got stainless cap head set screws and neoprene washers to keep the metals apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 or a stanless steel short bolt/penny/repair washer each side suitablly sealed & nut inside, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Only do the above if you have a headlining othewise you will find bits of scalp skin hanging from the end of the bolt/nut. I speak from personal experience Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Only do the above if you have a headlining othewise you will find bits of scalp skin hanging from the end of the bolt/nut. I speak from personal experience Mo depends how long the bolt is. bolt only needs to be 2 threads through the nut & it should be less than the internal rib depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Good call Mo I may put the domed head inside as I can't see the outside roof anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have about 12 holes in the new roof so I got stainless cap head set screws and neoprene washers to keep the metals apart. Blimey Tony how bad is the old roof for a new one with 12 holes in to be better? My ex-utility 110 roof has a dollop of tarmac on it but I don't recommend that as a method of sealing holes. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurriaan Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sunroof maybe? Don't know where the hole is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 when i took my beacon off i just siliconed a piece of aluminium over the holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 You can get a structural epoxy and just glue a piece of alloy to the bottom and then smooth out the top with a bit of metal filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 go on put an antenna in it you know you want to even if its a rubber duck one for the stereo. Or how about a nice shiny gps mouse antenna. Most require a hole to poke the wires through, and it will look like you meant it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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