Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[Bonzo]

Personally I would use a stainless countersunk screw of the correct size to suit the popper.

You could also get poppers that are a screw fit.

Another possibility is to pack the back of the popper with washers to stop the alloy deforming.

Here is one of the types of popper I use.



Ebay is a good source of all things related to cover fixings, just search for " Boat cover fasteners "

[norton]

I made some progress with the boot cover today. I've fitted all the poppers to the bodywork, I used load spreading washers on the back side of the panels which worked perfectly. I need to cut some side pieces out and stitch them to the main piece. Once that's done I can stitch the edging onto it which sounds easier than it looks!

[SteveH]

Good work
Apart from the rivets I can see securing the rear panel how else have you secured it over the rear tubes?

Steve

[Bonzo]

Looking great, that's going to be a nice tidy job once complete.

Someone will correct me if I am wrong, I would imagine that the rear arches will cover those rivet heads once fitted.

[norton]

Thanks guys! The front edge of the cover is held on by poppers as well. They'll hold it on all the way around.

If you mean the rivets around the suspension opening then yes the arches should cover them all.

[SteveH]

I meant how was the rear panel secured

Originally Posted by norton

Thanks guys! The front edge of the cover is held on by poppers as well. They'll hold it on all the way around.

If you mean the rivets around the suspension opening then yes the arches should cover them all.

[norton]

Rivets where it meets the suspension aperture and by being formed over the top and bottom rear panel hoops. I added some sikaflex in a few places to get rid of some vibration noises when you tap it.