Tool for installing Top buttons

[Joop]

Two of the button fasteners on my car top are loose.
What kind of tool do I need to "button" them up.

Thanks Joop

 

[Charles Reese]

if you cant find something closer to home, let me know and i will mail you the gizmo i used (2 pieces) .... one holds the 'cap' the other peens over the stem.

 

[Joop]

Thanks Charles

Do you have a picture of the tools.

 

[Tacoma Bob]

Jooper, any auto trim or boat top shop has the proper tool. It's actually a "C" shaped hand tool with different dies and such. Just install the proper die and snug'em up. There is a cheaper tool that is just a pair of vice grips and the dies slide on the jaws.

 

[Joop]

Is this the one??

I would prefer the plier type as the snaps are on the car .
Have to ask around some more.

Thanks. Joop

 

[Jim Parker Toronto]

See if you have a store nearby called Tandy Leather Factory. They have ALL kinds of snaps and fasteners for leather work. Great place to visit, we have one up the street, its great!

 

[Charles Reese]

my gizmo is the same as the one you showed in your 6:56pm post