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X-Door rivet replacement

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rcamacho

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Looking to replace pop rivets on window frame as several are worn/loose.

Reading the forum looks like 3/16” but what reach? I gather stainless structural rivets are preferred...? I do not want them to loosen again.

Also, PO Rhino-lined the outside of the doors so accessing that side of the rivets is a pita. Any suggestions for precisely removing liner around the rivets?


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rcamacho said:
Looking to replace pop rivets on windshield frame as several are worn/loose.

Reading the forum looks like 3/16” but what reach? I gather stainless structural rivets are preferred...? I do not want them to loosen again.

Also, PO Rhino-lined the outside of the doors so accessing that side of the rivets is a pita. Any suggestions for precisely removing liner around the rivets?


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Maybe try using a spot weld cutter to remove the rhino liner around the rivet?
 
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rcamacho

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Ok, made good progress this evening. I was able to razor-knife enough material off the rivet heads to drill them out and replace.

At least (8) of the rivets were demonstrably loose toward the top and bottom of the window frame brackets.


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