Help identifying and finding small plastic part

[Jon Tofte]

I am hoping some of you more experienced with finding obscure parts can help me with this one for my VIeluxe project:

These are plastic inserts that go into the control panel to provide you with something to then screw down the bezels. Being over 20 years old and the grill being exposed in the elements for most that time, the originals are all brittle, and many broke when I tried to gently remove them to allow for cleaning and eventually repainting the control panel. As you can see, the top part is 3/8" or about 1mm in size:





Anyone have a good name to use to search for these or even better yet a link or place to look?

 

[JKalchik]

Plastic self tapping inserts are what you're looking for. I'd be starting in the fastener aisle at my local hardware store, I'll bet they're a stock item in those drawers.

 

[HankBates]

T hey look the same as the screw anchors which retain early control panels. 1cm, not mm

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Looks like a nylon screw grommet. Mostly found in automotive

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[Larry D.]

If they aren't in the hardware store, try an auto parts store. You may find them sold as license plate screw retainers, though they might be a different size.

 

[DanHoo]

not sure if this is the size

Qty 50 for $8

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[Jon Tofte]

not sure if this is the size

Qty 50 for $8

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Thanks, DanHoo!

I would say that is as close as I am likely to find. I needed 20, so I am good with this package. Maybe I can help others out with some. I think the "sidewinder" Genesis 300 used these as well.

FYI:
The ones that hold the older Genesis control panels have a higher stance and larger diameter opening for the thicker screws that hold the panel down.

 

[Chris Allingham]

I just love watching you guys figure out stuff like this.

 

[Samuel]

Here is one that was taken out of a Silver B control panel that you can compare the size too.