Eliminating old snaps

[marykhubby]

Experts - I need some help.

I have multiple factory snaps (ugly old ones) that are no longer used on my boat since the installation of the aftermarket canvas tops. I would like to replace them with something with exhibiting a "finished" look to eliminate the snaps and hide the holes + witness marks around them. I desire something easier than hiring someone to repair the holes.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Regs,
Don

 

[Kevin Elke]

Try drilling out the pop rivet that holds the male half of the snap on the fiberglass, or alternatively remove the screw that holds the snap, as the case may be.

Replace the snap with a small stainless screw and a stainless finish washer. Or replace with a stainless screw of the kind meant to work with the white plastic cover caps. This last might be the easiest and least noticeable short of actually filling the holes.

Kev

 

[JoeBTB]

You might actually be able to find a decorative snap cover, someing similar to Kevin's suggestion for screws. White plastic covered snap that snaps directly to the male snap attached to the fiberglass.

 

[marykhubby]

Kevin
I went with your recommendation. Looks much nicer than old snaps. Job completed!
Thx for the input.
Don