Removing rails and flushmount rod holders to polish...

[Derwood]

I have my buffer and am getting my 3M products soon (compound and glaze) and can't wait to get started... I do have a question about my rails and rod holders on the top cap: I felt the underneath the rails and it feels like they are self tapping screws. I didn't feel any nuts or washers under there. If I take them off to do my work, will the snug up when I put them back on, or will they be loose now?

[Largemouthlou]

I would have to think that area is reinforced and they are just screwed down and as long as they are tight now they will re tighten later.. A little silicone on the treads when reattaching won't hurt either

[esoxfly]

I left mine on. It's a small area and can be done by hand. My rails and mounts are tight and snug...I want to make sure they stay that way.

[Culln5]

The grab rails on my Skeeter have integrated studs and are secured under the cap with nylon nuts.