Screws Into Tailgate Frame

[Gavandi]

Hi folks - any advice.
Have searched on forum but some conflicting advice.
If I want to attach stuff onto the tailgate metal door - is there a special type of screw?
Do I need to drill a pilot hole first?
Sorry if a bit basic question but me + drill + van = possible damage!!
TIA

 

[snoop6060]

You can drill a pilot hole or use a self tapping screw.

 

[scotia]

very vague... how are you attaching said things? are the screws to fix a bracket or? what is it? heavy? can you drill a hole and use a std threaded screw with nuts? will you have access behind is what i mean..

more info required.

 

[andys]

Rivnuts also an option

 

[Phil_G]

1" diameter neodymium disc magnets are a good option for curtains, screens, even door cards.
No drilling, no damage. Depending on weight, maybe a thin smear of POR to make it non-slip.

 

[Gavandi]

Hi from cloudy France.
Was looking to attach some "c" awning rail onto the tailgate door, near the bottom.
Looking to use a lightweight fabric as an extension shade.

Didn't know how to attach firmly or whether to pre drill or self tap and/some adhesive.

Thanks so far.

 

[Phil_G]

Attaching a lightweight fabric screen sounds an ideal job for neodymium disk magnets
You could even sew them into the hem, one every few inches. You'd be surprised
how hard they are to detach, we use a lot of the 10p coin sized ones.
20pcs Strong Round Neodymium Magnets 20 mm x 4 mm Disc Rare Earth Neo N50 Grade | eBay
5pcs 20mm x 5mm Small Disc Round Cylinder Rare Earth Neodymium Magnets N50 | eBay
10 x Super Strong Disc Round Magnets 20 mm x 2 mm Rare Earth Neodymium N50 Grade | eBay

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Attaching a lightweight fabric screen sounds an ideal job for neodymium disk magnets
You could even sew them into the hem, one every few inches. You'd be surprised
how hard they are to detach, we use a lot of the 10p coin sized ones.
20pcs Strong Round Neodymium Magnets 20 mm x 4 mm Disc Rare Earth Neo N50 Grade | eBay
5pcs 20mm x 5mm Small Disc Round Cylinder Rare Earth Neodymium Magnets N50 | eBay
10 x Super Strong Disc Round Magnets 20 mm x 2 mm Rare Earth Neodymium N50 Grade | eBay

We use magnets for our curtains. STMBO sewed them into the hems and it works perfectly.