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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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i ordered black nylon license plate screws for my tC from:

http://www.autoplates.com/store/blac...s-p-29519.html

however, they do not fit,,,anybody know where can i get similar screws for the tC? a while ago i had attempted to painted them myself black which turned out to be a bad idea since they are rusty now and the paint has been coming off (i probably didn't do a good job).
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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mods, can you plz delete the other two similar posts which were accidently posted.
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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local hardware store?
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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black anodized aluminum screws would hold up pretty well.

Screws with black oxide coating would work for awhile, but they usually rust after awhile.
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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okay so black anodized aluminum screws is what i should be looking for then.

if i remember correctly at first i went to home depot to see if i can find the same scews in black color but they did not carry any!! this is why i ended up painting them myself and when that did not work i looked for an alternative on the internet..

but if you guys think they should carry them then i will check again...
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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home depot wont have black anodized aluminum screws, they would just be black if they have them at all.
Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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so anybody bought them online?
Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Why not just use stainless button head hex screws?

That's what I rock on my Impala.

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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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or you could just get black screw covers instead of black screws.
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