Midwest Fasteners 79682 5/16 Hole Fender Panel Retainer Clip

Midwest Fasteners 79682 5/16 Hole Fender Panel Retainer

The Midwest Fasteners 79682 5/16 Hole Fender Panel Retainer is a panel retainer clip sized for a 5/16" mounting hole, built to hold trim panels, fender liners and body hardware securely in place without the need for a separate nut or bolt assembly. It is sold Each, making it easy to stock the exact quantity needed for a repair or production run without buying a full box when only a handful of retainers are required. This retainer is designed as a quick, reliable attachment point for techs and fabricators who need a snap-in or push-type fastener that matches a standard 5/16" hole pattern already punched into the panel or bracket. Because it is a dedicated panel retainer rather than a general-purpose screw or clip, it drops into existing factory or aftermarket hole locations without modification, saving time on jobs where matching the original hardware size matters. Keep a few on hand in the shop for fender, trim and panel repairs where the original retainer has broken, corroded or gone missing.

Key Features

• Size: Fits a 5/16" mounting hole.
• Type: Panel retainer (fender/trim style clip) for fast, tool-light panel attachment.
• Fit: Matches standard 5/16" hole patterns commonly found in fender and body panel hardware.
• Package: Each - buy only the quantity you need for the repair at hand.
• Compatibility: Works as a direct replacement where an existing 5/16" panel retainer has failed or is missing.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Panel Retainer
• Product Size: 5/16 Hole
• Package: Each

Typical Applications

• Fender liner and splash shield attachment
• Body panel and trim panel retention
• Replacing broken or missing OEM-style panel clips
• General automotive body and fastener repair where a 5/16" hole retainer is specified

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners supplies panel retainers and clips sized to match the hole patterns technicians actually encounter in the field, so parts like this 5/16" retainer drop in without re-drilling or guesswork. Sold Each, it lets shops and maintenance techs restock exactly what a job calls for, keeping repair costs and downtime down while ensuring a consistent, correct-fit replacement every time.