Side molding rivet removal Questions

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jay_m16a2
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Side molding rivet removal Questions

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Couple of questions.

1) Is there a special tool or process to remove side molding rivets?

2) Do you use same size rivets (new) when you install them or do you have to use a slightly larger size?

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Re: Side molding rivet removal Questions

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All u need is a drill bit that is the same size as the rivet and drill them out. Some might try to spin on u but if ur careful u can reuse the clips if there not brittle.
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Re: Side molding rivet removal Questions

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Thank You!!!!!!
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LMC Truck sells those clips if some of yours break. This link will take you to page 94 of their catalog, but they have some on page 93 as well.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=94
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Re: Side molding rivet removal Questions

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I just used a step bit till it took the head of the rivet off then just pushed the rest of the rivet out with a center punch.
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