Value Collection 3077 Plastic Panel Rivet Cowl Grille

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 3077 is a plastic panel rivet designed for cowl and grille retainer applications in automotive bodywork. This push-type fastener secures exterior trim panels, cowl covers, and grille assemblies to the vehicle body without metal hardware. Made from plastic, it resists corrosion in exposed underhood and exterior locations. Automotive technicians and body shop professionals use these rivets for panel replacement, trim restoration, and grille service where factory-style retainers are needed. The part ships in minimum quantities of 25, making it suited for shop stock replenishment or fleet service operations.

This rivet is used in automotive panel retention applications including cowl covers, grille mounts, and exterior trim fastening on passenger vehicles and light trucks. The plastic construction makes it appropriate for locations where weight savings and corrosion resistance are priorities. It is typically installed during body panel service, front-end teardowns, or trim repair work. Technicians encounter these retainers whenever a grille, cowl screen, or body cladding panel is removed and reinstalled.

Key Features

• Plastic construction provides corrosion resistance in exterior and underhood environments
• Designed as a cowl grille retainer for OEM-style panel fastening
• Push-in rivet design allows tool-free or minimal-tool installation
• Sold in multiples of 25, suitable for shop stock and fleet service
• Lightweight fastener appropriate for trim and grille panel retention

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement plastic panel rivet for cowl grille retainer applications on passenger vehicles and light trucks requiring this fastener type.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by automotive technicians during front-end disassembly or body panel service. Power should be disconnected from any electrical components in the work area before removing grille or cowl assemblies. Inspect the mounting hole in the panel before installing a new rivet to ensure the hole is free of damage or burrs that could prevent proper seating. Do not reuse deformed or cracked plastic rivets, as they will not retain the panel securely.