[Shop-talk] Rivet Steel to Aluminum (or Epoxy?)

[Chris Kantarjiev]

> The mechanical strength required of these riveted connections will be 
> tiny. These are small strips of steel. We are more concerned about 
> smoothness, appearance and corrosion. I should look up John Blair's 
> suggestion of plastic rivets. Or perhaps I should just epoxy these to 
> the body. Any thoughts on what epoxy would do to automotive paint and 
> powder coating?

Maybe you could use clecos to hold the items together while the 
bonding agent sets, and then fill the holes and skim with filler?