Fastener with recessed head and head insert

An insert for a fastener having a head at one end, said fastener head having an engagement recess extending into said fastener head, said insert comprising:

• a hollow shaft adapted to be retained within said fastener engagement recess;
• and
• a head coupled to said shaft and having an aperture for permitting direct engagement with said fastener head engagement recess therethrough for providing rotational force to said fastener;
• and wherein
• said insert comprises a substantially pliable material inhibiting reflection of a radar signal, whereby said insert is hand-insertable into said fastener.

A method of improving the radar signature of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

• installing one or more fasteners on the exterior surface of said vehicle, said fasteners having a head comprising an engagement recess;
• and
• installing an insert into each fastener engagement recess, said insert contained and retained by said fastener engagement recess providing rotational force to said fastener, said insert head having an aperture for accessing said fastener engagement recess;
• and wherein
• said accessing includes inserting a driving bit, through said aperture, to securingly engage with said fastener engagement recess.