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Source for smooth head bolts
TOK:
This might sound cheesy, but I got plain finished ones at Sears Hardware and blacked them out with a permanent marker. They actually look really good, although you might be after that black anodized look.
Grade 2 bolts have no markings on them. They're the weakest grade, but fine for home cab use.
HoopstarsGarage:
I have put the standard bolts available from hardware stores in the chuck on my drill press and used a fine metal file to "machine" off the raised letters and then follow up with a couple of different grades of sandpaper..
A couple of light coats of satin black from a spray can and they look really nice - I push the bolts into a piece of stryofoam to hold them whilst spraying.
Hoops
chadius:
I've now checked Lowes, Home Depot, and a couple of privately owned places to no avail. I will check Ace and Osh and if they don't have it I'll go with Hoops suggestion.
Thanks for the help,
And of course if you find a source let me know.
-Chad
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: TOK on October 19, 2007, 06:46:57 am ---This might sound cheesy, but I got plain finished ones at Sears Hardware and blacked them out with a permanent marker. They actually look really good, although you might be after that black anodized look.
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I have typically used high gloss spray paint, but pr0k has another method:
http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp?projid=17
somunny:
Black nail polish works pretty well for me.