Northernstar002 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hi, Has anyone used these Turn-button fasteners / common sense fasteners for their tonneau / soft top? DOT - Turnbutton 8mm kit with screws common sense fastener boat canopy cover (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOT-Turnbutton-8mm-kit-with-screws-common-sense-fastener-boat-canopy-cover/191261502376?epid=1788627957&hash=item2c8812eba8:g:BIwAAOSwAKxWWErY&frcectupt=true) I'm fed up with my plastic press stud types as they are getting brittle and the metal ones are very hard to pop. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 They would do the job okay, but will be a lot more visible / obtrusive than the flat popper bases. Just a matter of personal choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitumen Boy Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I don't know how necessary it is but I'm pretty sure there's a special tool to punch holes for these fasteners. Assuming it is the same thing I'm thinking of there are multiple "prongs" mounted together, I can imagine it being pretty tricky to do and get a tidy result with a knife or whatever else you might improvise with. EDIT: there's a hole punch tool shown further down the listing at £12.50. I've seen them going for north of £50... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 They're a bit fragile, we use them at work on school bus signs. They don't last too long. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Just look on Youtube. shows you how to fit them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitumen Boy Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Quoted from nang- They're a bit fragile, we use them at work on school bus signs. They don't last too long. Tony. The fasteners or the fitting tools? Or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 The actual fittings. To be fair though they're doing a harder job than they would on a car. If you're near a BMW dealer have a look at their fittings for convertible tops. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernstar002 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks all for your thoughts. This is the main website, if i'm allowed to post it...https://www.jclarkemarine.com/ The blogs section gives more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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