Stan Wright Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 I replaced an older style fender mirror with the aero mirrors. This left me with a couple holes in the hood. I'm looking for something to fill the holes with, then I would use some touch-up paint to blend them in. Nothing show quality. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Plastic plugs available at places like Ace Hardware or McMaster-Carr. They can be painted with auto paint and matching wont matter as the plug will provide a natural seperation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Chrome or white. Courtesy of "This Old House". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Wright Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thanks for the replies. The holes are small. Probably 1/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) On 2/29/2020 at 5:29 PM, Stan Wright said: Thanks for the replies. The holes are small. Probably 1/4". You could just close up the holes with a couple stainless steel carriage or round head bolts. I would think it would look okay. Jay Edited March 4, 2020 by Jaydrvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Google “ bolt on car ornaments “ there are many options there too. 😉😉 tryin to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 For the meantime, I put the stainless bolts that held the mirror on back in the holes. I cleaned them up with my brass wheel first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) I just cleaned up the rusty paint stains around the holes and left them. Anything more than 5' away and you don't see them. Someday when I paint my passenger door, I'll fiberglass them in and paint the area. Edited March 4, 2020 by Av8r3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 I like SS bolts. Otherwise, put duck tape on the inside of the hole. Use JB Water Weld putty (off white) that comes in a roll. Mix well and push in hole. Scrape over the filled area with a single edge razor blade then spit on your thumb or finger and smooth out putty. Let harden and paint as you desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, RandyA said: I like SS bolts. Otherwise, put duck tape on the inside of the hole. Use JB Water Weld putty (off white) that comes in a roll. Mix well and push in hole. Scrape over the filled area with a single edge razor blade then spit on your thumb or finger and smooth out putty. Let harden and paint as you desire. That seems pretty simple, I may give it a try, Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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