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Where to get decent black number plate bolts

Postby SegR » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:51 pm

So within 3 months of purchase, my black hex drive M6 number plate bolts are rusting. Given they're ebay specials I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

Is there such a thing as good quality black bolts, preferably hex drive with a low profile head (to fit under the number plate cover) which won't rust? I'm going to need something which isn't regular steel I assume.

i.e. something like this but better quality?
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Re: Where to get decent black number plate bolts

Postby mynameisdaniel » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:01 pm

For my bike I use titanium bolts. Not sure if you can find them in the shallow head and black, but they won't rust :P

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310395734164
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Re: Where to get decent black number plate bolts

Postby seanmau5 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:34 pm

The ones Mark sent me with my number plate lift kit are shallow, hex head but countersunk.. They also aren't blaaaaaaaaaack but with a quick squirt could be :D
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Re: Where to get decent black number plate bolts

Postby jay.ritchie » Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:56 pm

I (spray) painted mine 3 years ago on my old car and re-used them on the lib.
Still perfect.
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Re: Where to get decent black number plate bolts

Postby SegR » Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:46 pm

So to wrap this one up for the benefit of others, don't use shitty cheap black bolts from Chinese sellers on ebay.

This is how they look when new vs. 6 months later after exposure to a little moisture:

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Following Daniel's suggestion I've just replaced them with titanium bolts from Acer Racing. Didn't get around to painting them black. CBF really.
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