Does anyone know of a supply store in the Detroit/Pontiac or Lansing MI area that sells body shop supplies - not just paint (there's plenty of them) but stuff like molding clips, barrel clips, and misc attaching & connecting hardware? I know of some online supply outlets but I'd like to go to a "hands on" place and look around a bit. Sometimes I don't know what I'm looking for but will know when I see it.
glendale auto supply has them. body clips and fasteners. livonia, farmington, dearborn, southfield, etc.
We are looking at work too, the airplane upholstery was designed to be installed with old time wire panel clips, and the supplier went out of buisness, so we are looking for someone we can send a clip too and have it matched,they were orignally automotive clips straight from the parts store,
Check this out. http://www.allensfasteners.com . If they have what you want you can order the amount you need without buying a whole box.
There used to be a Painter's Supply in Pontiac but I think it's gone. Back when I was a parts manager I knew where to find 'em (actually, they found ME - at the dealership) but that was 30 years ago, now I have to look! . Thanks to all who have responded, I'll check out the leads you have given me. Ron