What Screws Are Needed to Attach a Light to an Aluminum Frame
Updated 05/23/2025 | Published 12/15/2018
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How or where do I get the mounting screws? I am going into aluminum.
asked by: Sam
Expert Reply:
In order to attach the Command Electronics Dual LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, Backup - Red and Clear Lens # CE86FR to an aluminum surface you will want to use either a stainless steel, aluminum, or zinc plated screw like part # FA1131822. This is going to ensure that you do not have any corrosion problems at the point of contact between the two metals. As aluminum is a rather soft metal, you should not have any issues using self-tapping screws. I also highly recommend you use our heat shrink butt connectors, part # DW05744-5 to ensure the wiring connections remain shielded from the elements.
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Dual LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, Backup - Red and Clear Lens
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- Brake/Tail/Turn
- Rectangle
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Rogers
5/22/2025
The replacement taillight comes complete with a foam pad. The foam pad and the plastic lens have a 3/16" diameter hole. The self-tapping screw you recommend is 1/4" diameter with an approximate 5/8" head. Extremely tacky looking. If you, or the manufacturer cannot supply or recommend a better mount I will have to return the 2 taillights I purchased.