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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cyclops2" data-source="post: 492879" data-attributes="member: 32141">Aluminum rivets  have lasted for 30 years in unneeded holes.  Freshwater boat.Exterior plywood with at least 2 coats of U V resistant paint on all edges  and surfaces.Hatches have rust proof Piano Style hinges about 4 to 6" long with S S or Bronze hardware.I use a soft Metal Wire Wheel to knock off loose paint.  Then a light wipe down with Acetone  before applying a primer.DO NOT wire wheel any bare metal surfaces.  Unless you want to paint it also.The joy of DIY  is now yours  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>