Hi,
I want to fix the two broken sunshade and I found this neat idea to do that on flickr. Basically you have a small metal bracket pop riveted to blind holds closed with rare earth magnets. But so far I couldn't find this magnets in Vancouver. Any idea where I could get them?
Thanks
Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Shading fix)
Great idea, I used a L type bracket that I force to the back side of the headliner. It stays until I hit a bump. I like the idea of the magnets. I will keep my eye open for them.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
Lee valley tools will have them!
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
Delicanadabc wrote:Lee valley tools will have them!
Thanks. That's actually not far away from my house. I'll have a look...
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
I bought my rare earth magnets at Princess Auto in Coquitlam
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
www.dealextreme.com is where i've bought a stack of magnets in the past.
Another trick that may work is magnetic clasps used in jewelery these days, on eBay i see them listed fairly cheaply.
Another trick that may work is magnetic clasps used in jewelery these days, on eBay i see them listed fairly cheaply.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
Hi Felix, Jay has a pop riveter if you want to use it. Also has a variety of Stainless nuts and bolts if you want to try a few sizes. Stop by anytime. Christine.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets? (Sunshade Repair)
Hey Christine, I'll give you a call soon. Just too busy at work this week. Probably will work on our Dino this or next weekend. Thanks anyway. See you soon.TardisDeli wrote:Hi Felix, Jay has a pop riveter if you want to use it. Also has a variety of Stainless nuts and bolts if you want to try a few sizes. Stop by anytime. Christine.