Melvin Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Several of the pips covering the screw heads on the internal woodwork on our motorhome are miising. The motorhome 2008 Autorail Cheynne 660SE, I have contacted Autotrail, they no longer use or stock the items. Does anyone know a supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DESCO Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Don't know Autotrail pips but you can get pips from B&Q in various colours. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi Melvin, I assume by 'Pip' you mean the screw covers? If so have a look at these from ToolStation. They should also be available from any good hardware store or maybe the likes of B&Q. HTH, Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Autotrail screw covers (pips) have a woodgrain finish, the pip supplied by B&Q etc are a poor match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Hi Melvin, I scrounged half a dozen from the factory when we where there early last year and they where only light brown with no graining so I don't know how old yours are or even whether they are AT originals. Could you not change some that are less visible for plain brown ones to then give you some grained ones to put in visible places? Keith. And all our's where light brown to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Momma Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Keithl - 2011-05-24 5:42 PM Could you not change some that are less visible for plain brown ones to then give you some grained ones to put in visible places? What a simple but very clever idea ;-) I have an Autotrail 2010 model and the screw covers are plain Brown not grained. Two of mine have dropped off, pretty useless really *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 If the "pips" are in positions where they will frequently get caught & fall out, these may be a solution (although they prodrude further from the cabinet work they will stay in place) http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Caps+Cups/Snapon+Cap+Lt+Brn+68g/d90/sd730/p28742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 This is an earlier thread that may be helpful: HTTP://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=17924&posts=21 When I needed some screw-caps for my Hobby (that has "Confirmat" screws and a mix of brown or blue-grey caps) I did as Keith has suggested, rearranging the caps so that the originals were in visible positions and using 'near enough' coloured caps (bought in France) for the screws that wouldn't normally be seen. Caps that just push into the recess of a standard Pozidriv screw won't stay in place if there's any upwards 'pull' on the cap - for instance, if the screw is embedded in padded upholstery material - whereas a Confirmat screw with matching cap will be fine. A current UK supplier of Confirmat screw-caps is: http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/Confirmat-Cap-3956p603.htm#details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Momma Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 flicka - 2011-05-25 8:22 PM If the "pips" are in positions where they will frequently get caught & fall out, these may be a solution (although they prodrude further from the cabinet work they will stay in place) http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Caps+Cups/Snapon+Cap+Lt+Brn+68g/d90/sd730/p28742 Thanks Flicka, These are similar to what some Motor Dealers use to cover screwheads on number plates (obviously different colours). I have kept the two 'pips' that fell out and intend to use some glue to keep them in, hopefully shouldn't need to get at the screws again (famous last words) but if I do then they are only plastic and will come off again with a wee bit of force. The ones illustrated would be fine for not so visible places but a bit too chunky for the more visible places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Big Momma - 2011-05-26 4:35 PM flicka - 2011-05-25 8:22 PM If the "pips" are in positions where they will frequently get caught & fall out, these may be a solution (although they prodrude further from the cabinet work they will stay in place) http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Caps+Cups/Snapon+Cap+Lt+Brn+68g/d90/sd730/p28742 Thanks Flicka, These are similar to what some Motor Dealers use to cover screwheads on number plates (obviously different colours). I have kept the two 'pips' that fell out and intend to use some glue to keep them in, hopefully shouldn't need to get at the screws again (famous last words) but if I do then they are only plastic and will come off again with a wee bit of force. The ones illustrated would be fine for not so visible places but a bit too chunky for the more visible places. Hi Big Momma If you still have the "pips" that came off, use Blue Tack instead of glue to refit them. Then if they do need to come off for any reason, you eliminate the possibility of the screwdriver slipping & damaging the furniture surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Momma Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 flicka - 2011-05-26 10:36 PM Big Momma - 2011-05-26 4:35 PM flicka - 2011-05-25 8:22 PM If the "pips" are in positions where they will frequently get caught & fall out, these may be a solution (although they prodrude further from the cabinet work they will stay in place) http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Caps+Cups/Snapon+Cap+Lt+Brn+68g/d90/sd730/p28742 Thanks Flicka, These are similar to what some Motor Dealers use to cover screwheads on number plates (obviously different colours). I have kept the two 'pips' that fell out and intend to use some glue to keep them in, hopefully shouldn't need to get at the screws again (famous last words) but if I do then they are only plastic and will come off again with a wee bit of force. The ones illustrated would be fine for not so visible places but a bit too chunky for the more visible places. Hi Big Momma If you still have the "pips" that came off, use Blue Tack instead of glue to refit them. Then if they do need to come off for any reason, you eliminate the possibility of the screwdriver slipping & damaging the furniture surface. Many thanks Flicka, I did have the very same thought after I wrote the post :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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