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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Changing some marker lights on my trailer... What is the best way to remove rivets ??

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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Drill out the centers ... try a 1/8" drill bit.
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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use a drill bit half the radius of the rivet head. the rivet head will pop off. Punch out the rivet, or it will fall out...
 
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