Looking for a bolt.. probably a long shot

[WhiffySpark]

I'm looking for a stainless bolt that has a smooth head. The one I saw was smooth was a low profile pointed head. Like just enough to notice it was pointed. I am deleting a spoiler and would like to use them to plug the holes for the time being.

Unfortunately I don't have a picture. I know they came from Japan on the car I saw and my google fu is weak tonight. I attached a picture to try to get the point across but it fails.

 

[FMC]

set screws?

 

[Marctrees]

So it seems you found what you need.

What question remains?

Clarify please. Marc

 

[larry_g]

Carriage bolt or plow bolt?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[matt_i]

The cone pointed setscrew. More grip on a shaft, sort of like the square headed bolts used on garage door springs and sheaves.

For sale at McMaster Carr.

 

[PugetDude]

Dog-point set screws. Any hardware store with an inventory one step better than the corner 7-11 should have them.

 

[RWorth]

I think he's looking for a SS carriage bolt to cover and existing hole when he removes the spoiler.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I think he's looking for a SS carriage bolt to cover and existing hole when he removes the spoiler.

Yes. I'm hoping I can get a picture of it today

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

McMaster-Carr or Fastenall

 

[ww_big_al]

Try Bolt Depot.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Carriage_bolts_and_Timber_bolts.aspx?nv=l

 

[Kevin54]

What about something like this to plug the holes

 

[WhiffySpark]

Finally got a picture

 

[extropic]

I don't think those are "commercial" fasteners. Probably custom made. Maybe OEM?

Stainless carriage bolts are commonly available. Modify and polish as desired.

 

[dmcintosh]

https://www.carrlane.com/catalog/in...6280B1713050245221E0107070F1A3C3B285352415F57

Something along these lines, but in stainless?

 

[larry_g]

Chrome or stainless carriage bolts. Do a google image search. Summit has them.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[exploringnh]

I think what you are looking for is just a hole plug. That style is called pointed truss. I don't know where you will find one though.

You can't use a carriage bolt in that application. The sheet metal is too thin. The nut on the backside will contact the square part of the head. To use a bolt you would need something like a 3 prong elevator bolt that has the little nubs on the underside to grip the metal without spinning as you tighten. This would cause more damage to the metal when it was time to remove. A hole plug is your best bet.

 

[larry_g]

You can't use a carriage bolt in that application. The sheet metal is too thin. The nut on the backside will contact the square part of the head.

Ever heard of a washer?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Marctrees]

Whiffy - How about these ??

https://www.google.com/search?q=soc...head+bolt&chips=q:socket+head+bolt,g_6:button

Even closer -

https://www.google.com/search?q=soc...#tbm=isch&q=polished+button+head+socket+screw

 

[Dustball]

Finally got a picture

Dimensions?

 

[mopar01]

You could use an elevator bolt. Just use a few washers on the back.

 

[vroach1951]

Licence plate hardware from a motorcycle store, motorcycle superstore, Dennis Kirk. Ect

 

[Brian_WK]

I'm looking for a stainless bolt that has a smooth head. The one I saw was smooth was a low profile pointed head. Like just enough to notice it was pointed. I am deleting a spoiler and would like to use them to plug the holes for the time being.

Unfortunately I don't have a picture. I know they came from Japan on the car I saw and my google fu is weak tonight. I attached a picture to try to get the point across but it fails.

A hole plug of any martial painted to match then sealed with silicone when installed would be the best looking and very non-permanent. If you plan on going permanently spoiler-less a trunk swap or have the holes welded bond-o'ed and trunk resprayed.

If your dead set on the bolt grind the head of a carriage bolt down flat polish it up and paint match it and use some washers to offset the square in the bottom of the carriage bolt head.

I have no idea how you plan on using the set screws quoted in your post.

Brian