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Dzus Quarter-Turn Panel Fastener Fabrication Tools

Find the specialized tools you need for precision fabrication of race cars. What's needed in your toolbox?

Pro-werks Dzus Fastener Dimple Tool

Pro-werks Panel Fastener Wrench

Pro-werks Panel Fastener Transfer Punch

Pro-werks Cleco Pliers with Vinyl Grips

Pro-werks Spring-Loaded Cleco Fastener Kit

Pro-werks Spring-Loaded Cleco Fasteners, Pack of 10

Fabrication Tools — Dzus Panel Fastener Tools & Cleco Temporary Fasteners

Any job worth doing is worth doing right. That means a lot to us here at Pro-werks and The Chassis Shop — we use the parts we make and the tools we sell. A good tool should fit your hand, do its job, and make you grin while using it. Here are some of those tools.

 

Dzus Quarter-Turn Panel Fastener Tools

Dzus quarter-turn fasteners are the standard for removable body panels, access covers, and cowlings on race cars. Pro-werks offers the complete set of specialized tools needed to install them correctly — from dimpling the panel to locating the hole to tightening the button.

  • Dzus Fastener Dimple Tool — 3 Sizes or Complete Kit Pro-werks Dzus Fastener Dimple Tool — hammer-type, anodized aluminum base, hardened steel punch, Made in USA
    • C73-541 (Silver) — 3/8" hole, accepts -6 size flat head button
    • C73-542 (Gold) — 7/16" hole, accepts -5 size self-eject button
    • C73-543 (Black) — 21/32" hole, accepts -6 size self-eject button
    • C73-548 Complete Kit — includes all three dimple tools
  • Panel Fastener Wrench — Budget or Billet Multi-Purpose Pro-werks Panel Fastener Wrench — fits all slotted quarter-turn Dzus-type buttons, pocket-sized
    • C72-010 Budget Version — gets the job done, fits all slotted Dzus-type buttons
    • C72-014 Multi-Purpose Version — fits buttons AND bottle tops, CNC machined & anodized aluminum handles
  • Panel Fastener Transfer Punch — Pro-werks Panel Fastener Transfer Punch — fits Dzus tabs with or without spring, hardened steel, plated for corrosion resistance, 

 

Cleco Temporary Fasteners — Like an Extra Set of Hands

Cleco fasteners are reusable spring-loaded temporary rivets that hold panels in position during fitting and brackets during tack welding. Insert into a pre-drilled pilot hole with Cleco pliers, release, and the panel is held tight and on location. When final fit-up is achieved, the pilot hole can be plug welded, riveted, or drilled to the appropriate size for a bolt, Dzus button, or cam lock fastener.

Compatible with: Steel, Aluminum, Magnesium, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Lexan — up to 1/4" total thickness.

Common applications: Body panels, Lexan windows, interior tin, floor boards, firewall/dash, wing skin, locating tabs for welding.

Pro-Werks Cleco fasteners — color coded by size: silver, copper, and gold

Cleco sizes & color codes:

  • 3/32" diameter × 1/4" grip — Silver
  • 1/8" diameter × 1/4" grip — Copper
  • 3/16" diameter × 1/4" grip — Gold

Pro-Werks Cleco fasteners in use — holding panels in position during fabrication

 

Complete Your Fabrication Project

These tools work hand-in-hand with these related components from The Chassis Shop:

Note: Welding should always be performed by a qualified welder.

Proudly Made in the USA.

Pro Tips
Marking multiple holes on a panel

To accurately mark multiple holes in a common panel, use several punches. Locate one Dzus button transfer punch in each hole and mark the panel. The final result will be more accurate and the process will be much faster!

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