Bracket Talk
Dzus Fasteners
May 16, 2021, 09:54 PM
chasracerDzus Fasteners
Powder coat, Anodize or just let it go?
May 17, 2021, 08:00 AM
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May 17, 2021, 08:11 AM
CashflowPersonally I would cerakote them. Powder will eventually flake. Anodized would be okay but will tend to fade over time. Cerakote is easy to re-apply also if you need to. Good luck!
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May 17, 2021, 09:10 AM
Al AlguireIMO id depends on the color of the car to me.
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May 17, 2021, 09:17 AM
BuckyI recently changed from the flat blades to the hex design. After a paint scratch convinced me to do something different. I can't see ever buying a flat blade type in the future now.
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May 17, 2021, 10:02 AM
CURTIS REEDChrome if you're into that sort of thing. No fading or scratching of the finish.
Bucky, same here. I have the anodized black with the hex. Love them.
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May 17, 2021, 01:36 PM
Roger McGinnisChrome and Hex
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May 18, 2021, 05:43 AM
Bad Newsquote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
I recently changed from the flat blades to the hex design. After a paint scratch convinced me to do something different. I can't see ever buying a flat blade type in the future now.
Food for thought:
Most everyone carries a dzus tool with them, including a lot of safety personnel. If you have an emergency while you are in the car or a starting problem, leak, fire, most can get that hood open quick, not so with the newer hex design.......
May 18, 2021, 05:44 AM
Bad Newsquote:
Originally posted by Bad News:
quote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
I recently changed from the flat blades to the hex design. After a paint scratch convinced me to do something different. I can't see ever buying a flat blade type in the future now.
Food for thought:
Most everyone carries a dzus tool with them, including a lot of safety personnel. If you have an emergency while you are in the car or a starting problem, leak, fire, most can get that hood or trunk open quick, not so with the newer hex design.......
May 18, 2021, 07:16 AM
Buckyquote:
Originally posted by Bad News:
quote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
I recently changed from the flat blades to the hex design. After a paint scratch convinced me to do something different. I can't see ever buying a flat blade type in the future now.
Food for thought:
Most everyone carries a dzus tool with them, including a lot of safety personnel. If you have an emergency while you are in the car or a starting problem, leak, fire, most can get that hood open quick, not so with the newer hex design.......
Good point. On my car there is nothing except maybe the battery that can't be accessed without the tool.
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May 18, 2021, 08:24 AM
DragRaceSolutions.comFor sure Hex. We sell a LOT of them and it's probably 20-1 hex over slot now. They hold up much better than slotted.
We offer our button heads for dragster panels with a powder coated head to meet rule requirements that don't allow an all black fastener. Spring ejects are anodized since they're fastened to the car and don't fall under the rule.
Although there is some merit to the fire / problem deal I'd say it's pretty common for someone to have a hex tool now, especially if you have them on YOUR car.
Fire? I'd say most racers are so concerned with fire, they DONT have a fire extinguisher in their car. Maybe some do.
either way... we gotte'm (hex or slotted) or you can purchase ours through JEGS or Summit.
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May 18, 2021, 08:41 AM
CashflowI bought some replacements from Collector Tethers, they are nice fasteners and here is a link to a tool that works on both Hex and Slotted fasteners.
https://www.andymccoyracecars....en-pocket-dzus-tool/
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May 18, 2021, 08:56 AM
CURTIS REEDI will take my chances with the hex. If it is a true emergency they can rip the fiberglass parts off mine. I carry a hex driver velcroed inside my roadster.
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May 18, 2021, 09:09 AM
NC3x58Another vote for Hex. Way less chance of slipping off the slot and scratching paint, more and more people switching to them and really should be no reason you don't have one readily available in the car in case of emergency.
We use Collector Tethers Hex heads with the powdercoated heads. They have held up exceptionally well over the last 3-4 years, and look the same as the new ones we had to buy for a new build. Color didn't fade and none have chipped. Very nice quality.
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May 19, 2021, 08:58 PM
wideopen231Hex all the way. As for finish I would not worry with it.Lot of trouble to get each one back where it goes IMO.
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May 19, 2021, 09:19 PM
Curly1I have a bunch of the Collectortether hex on my Front Engine Dragster and I like them.
I am a little concerned about getting body panels off in an emergency. One thing is with the hex head you do not slip off as easy and scratch your car.
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