Is there an easy way to remove the pop rivets?

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May 13, 2004 | 02:02 PM

johnp69

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From: the mistake by the lake

Is there an easy way to remove the pop rivets?

I know i saw a post on this somewhere, but i cant find it. If anyone knows the link can you post if for me. Or if you have a good way of doing it without screwing them up, post it also....thanks

John

May 13, 2004 | 02:07 PM

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From: Denver, CO

Pop rivets like in a dealership badge?

If they're like most I've seen you just run a drill bit slightly bigger than the hole in the rivet through the hole and it will fall apart.

May 13, 2004 | 02:29 PM

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From: Duarte Ca.

Just like slamman said drilling them out is the best way

May 13, 2004 | 09:15 PM

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From: Jersey

If you mean rivets like the one in the bumper, what I do is line the bumper with electrical tape around the rivet, and I use a flathead to then pop the top of the rivet. The tape helps prevent scratching. And sure, a few will break. But they cost something like 50 cents a piece from the dealer, so replacing them isn't really a big deal.