Things to Avoid - Cheap Fairing Bolts

[Dazr]

A good lesson, i always think there is a reason they are cheap. At least you have got them out, quality replacements on the list then. Good luck.

[Scotty]

A good lesson, i always think there is a reason they are cheap. At least you have got them out, quality replacements on the list then. Good luck.

Me again....
The old proverb “buy cheap, buy twice” comes to mind. I’d suggest that the OP gets replacement fasteners from somewhere like Pro Bolt - more expensive than FleaBay, but what’s the cost of three hours of time and frustration? I’d also recommend avoiding aluminium fasteners (anodised tat is just SOOO mid-90s doncha know?) - get stainless or plated steel and use that smear of Copaslip on the threads.