MG ZS EV Mud flaps rusting screws

[Mack1410]

I found the screws supplied with mad flaps from Ali express rust very quickly, so after much searching, I replaced them with these from carbolts.co.uk

Black Stainless Steel Phillips Pan Head Self Tapping Screw - 3.9mm / 16mm /

Black Stainless Steel Flat Washers - M4 / 12mm

Pack of 50 screws and 20 washers

£10.64

 

[Gavla]

Left over Hamorite black paint works a treat too.

 

[Lovemyev]

I found the screws supplied with mad flaps from Ali express rust very quickly, so after much searching, I replaced them with these from carbolts.co.uk

Black Stainless Steel Phillips Pan Head Self Tapping Screw - 3.9mm / 16mm /

Black Stainless Steel Flat Washers - M4 / 12mm

Pack of 50 screws and 20 washers

£10.64

I bought a box of mixed size black stainless steel screws form “car bolts” and used them on another outdoor application.
But they started to rust after a few weeks !.
They are either plain mild steel screws or are very poor grade stainless steel.
Keep an eye out on them !.
My son bought a pair of so called stainless steel number plate surrounds for his car.
Within 6 months, there was rust forming on the outer edges of both of the number plate surrounds.

 

[Nutnut]

I bought a box of mixed size black stainless steel screws form “car bolts” and used them on another outdoor application.
But they started to rust after a few weeks !.
They are either plain mild steel screws or are very poor grade stainless steel.
Keep an eye out on them !.
My son bought a pair of so called stainless steel number plate surrounds for his car.
Within 6 months, there was rust forming on the outer edges of both of the number plate surrounds.

Probably going back a bit here @Lovemyev , but do you remember where you got the screws you swapped them out for in the end? Have they help up well?

Any advice as to supplier/size gratefully received - I've got some mud flaps coming in the post, so figured I may as well get decent fixings from the get go.

 

[Lovemyev]

Probably going back a bit here @Lovemyev , but do you remember where you got the screws you swapped them out for in the end? Have they help up well?

Any advice as to supplier/size gratefully received - I've got some mud flaps coming in the post, so figured I may as well get decent fixings from the get go.

Wow ……. That is a “Blast From The Past”.
Let me dig around and I promise to get back to you ?.
The OEM screws that came with the MG flaps were rubbish.
The black stainless ones are great !.
I left the flaps on the car when I sold it in March 2022.
I have put any on our Gen2 model yet.

 

[Mack1410]

Wow ……. That is a “Blast From The Past”.
Let me dig around and I promise to get back to you ?.
The OEM screws that came with the MG flaps were rubbish.
The black stainless ones are great !.
I left the flaps on the car when I sold it in March 2022.
I have put any on our Gen2 model yet.

I got mine from car bolts

Black Stainless Steel Phillips Pan Head Self Tapping Screw

Black Stainless Steel Pan Head Self Tapping Screw Phillips Head DIN 7981 ISO 7049 Black Self Tapping Screw Made from Black A2-70 Stainless Steel d (Gauge) dk k ph 3.9mm (# 7) 7.5mm 2.80mm 2 4.2mm (# 8) 8.2mm 3.05mm 2 4.8mm (# 10) 9.5mm 3.55mm 2 5.5mm (#12) 10.8mm 3.95mm 3 6.3mm (# 14) 12.5mm...

www.carbolts.co.uk

I think they were 13mm but if you remove one of the screws securing the wheel arch trim you can use that as a guide

Also ordered black stainless steel washers as the pan head was slightly smaller than original to give more.

Been on 9 months, no sign of rust.

 

[Lovemyev]

I got mine from car bolts

Black Stainless Steel Phillips Pan Head Self Tapping Screw

Black Stainless Steel Pan Head Self Tapping Screw Phillips Head DIN 7981 ISO 7049 Black Self Tapping Screw Made from Black A2-70 Stainless Steel d (Gauge) dk k ph 3.9mm (# 7) 7.5mm 2.80mm 2 4.2mm (# 8) 8.2mm 3.05mm 2 4.8mm (# 10) 9.5mm 3.55mm 2 5.5mm (#12) 10.8mm 3.95mm 3 6.3mm (# 14) 12.5mm...

www.carbolts.co.uk

I think they were 13mm but if you remove one of the screws securing the wheel arch trim you can use that as a guide

Also ordered black stainless steel washers as the pan head was slightly smaller than original to give more.

Been on 9 months, no sign of rust.

Yeah - I am pretty sure mine came from Car Bolts as well ??.
The washers are a good idea to spread the load.
I am sure they use to do some with a built in flange washer ( if that makes any sense ).
What about the set from EBay ?.
Various dia and lengths also, with the built in flange washers - ideal !.
This company also sells larger sets as well.
Just check you are happy with the sizes before ordering.

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