[C320-list] Fwd: Screws for internal timber trim

[Mark Cole]

Hi, David;

If the screws are truly a brown color, even after removed, and not silver where they were screwed into the wood, they are made of silicon bronze.  This is a very common screw material and you should be able to find the exact same screw at any local marine supply store or good hardware store.  Take a sample in to match up.  

All of the screws used in the interior of my boat, hull #8, however, are stainless steel (silver).  Again, a very common screw material and can be found in any marine store or good hardware.  If you go the stainless route, along with the sample, take a magnet to check the screw material.  Stainless steel will not stick to a magnet. 

Mark
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> On Feb 1, 2021, at 3:18 PM, David Hayes <davidhayes1 at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all,
> 
> I need to replace a couple of screws that have rusted through, the ones that fasten the internal timber trims and used quite extensively throughout the saloon...looks to me like they are brass perhaps, about 1 inch long, countersunk but slightly raised/rounded head.  I've been re-coating the internal timbers and noticed a few screws need replacing so would appreciate any help to source the same screws.  Thanks in advance for any help.
> I have a 2006 C320.  We are in Australia.
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