Securing switch panel?

[03mossy]

What does everybody use to secure your switch panels in the dash? I want something that can be removed fairly easily as I’ll be adding accessories over time and need access to it.

 

[Admin]

 

[TripleB]

What does everybody use to secure your switch panels in the dash? I want something that can be removed fairly easily as I’ll be adding accessories over time and need access to it.

I use rivet nuts and small Allen head screws. Some people call them nutserts.

 

[Mudwing]

I used the plastic push pins to secure my switch panel. 😉😎

 

[russknight]

I use push pins.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Honda loves push pins so I guess we should too.

 

[sharp]

Plastic rivets

 

[03mossy]

Ok here’s a rookie question. I bought a 100 pack of the Honda push pins figuring this d need them for different add ons. What size drill bit do I use? I used them to add rear cup holders and first ride out with them they both fell off. Guessing i used to big of a drill bit.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Ok here’s a rookie question. I bought a 100 pack of the Honda push pins figuring this d need them for different add ons. What size drill bit do I use? I used them to add rear cup holders and first ride out with them they both fell off. Guessing i used to big of a drill bit.

Last time I put one in a new spot I pulled one of the factory ones and sized my drill bit based on that hole.

 

[Mudwing]

Ok here’s a rookie question. I bought a 100 pack of the Honda push pins figuring this d need them for different add ons. What size drill bit do I use? I used them to add rear cup holders and first ride out with them they both fell off. Guessing i used to big of a drill bit.

There are different sizes out there. Can you post the part number of the ones you have?

 

[03mossy]

There are different sizes out there. Can you post the part number of the ones you have?

100 Pcs Bumper Clips 10mm Hood Fender Push Rivets Retainer Fasteners for Honda | eBay

•Application: used on most vehicles for Honda & Acura, also fit for other Fender Bumper Radiator Grilles with hole size of 10mm. These rivet fasteners are made of nylon material, suitable for car use.

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[Hondasxs]

I use pushpins also.
Never use rivets. You will be drilling them out before the end of the week.
Short screws work great in place of rivets.

 

[Mudwing]

Ok here’s a rookie question. I bought a 100 pack of the Honda push pins figuring this d need them for different add ons. What size drill bit do I use? I used them to add rear cup holders and first ride out with them they both fell off. Guessing i used to big of a drill bit.

I’m not sure but I think I used a 5/16” drill bit. I’ll check later. 10mm is smaller than 7/16” 😉

 

[Ohio4x4]

I use pushpins also.
Never use rivets. You will be drilling them out before the end of the week.
Short screws work great in place of rivets.

I second this. I was all proud off my set up and riveted the panel in only to find I had accidentally unplugged a hot to one switch. Lol. Its screwed in now for easy access.

 

[cornbiscuits]

Im using these

 

[nitzo]

I took out the push pins and used self tapping screws in the holes you see in the photo:

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Allen head machine screws and lock nuts. If they're going to steal it, it will take some work while I take aim.

 

[Coeus]

I use rivet nuts and small Allen head screws. Some people call them nutserts.

@TripleB what size did you use? I am trying in the scrap plastic and they don't bulge behind the plastic.

 

[TripleB]

@TripleB what size did you use? I am trying in the scrap plastic and they don't bulge behind the plastic.

I'm not sure. I will try and look tomorrow. I'm thinking m5 but that might be way off.

 

[Prntckt]

I used these rivnuts from McMaster Carr that are designed for soft materials. Secured the panel with 10-32 allen head socket cap screws.

 

[Coeus]

I used these rivnuts from McMaster Carr that are designed for soft materials. Secured the panel with 10-32 allen head socket cap screws.View attachment 238782

Ok cool. Might have to try those as standard M3, M4, and M5 aren’t really working for me. I even tried a washer behind it.