Thread: plastic wheel arch liners - easy way to remove rivets?

Mine are not those illustrated, I got that pic off the 'Net. I have no idea what mine cost, I've had them for years and they were provided as part of my tool kit by my employer (the tools became our own and didn't have to be returned when we left - in my case, after 37 years).

Originally Posted by p38arover

Mine are not those illustrated, I got that pic off the 'Net. I have no idea what mine cost, I've had them for years and they were provided as part of my tool kit by my employer (the tools became our own and didn't have to be returned when we left - in my case, after 37 years).

After 37 years, I think there must be some precedent under English Common Law that the tools are yours - kind of like the law re private paths being public access after some length of time - a lot less than 37 years I might add. Regardless, you have earned them.

I think the tool you modified is still better than what I found per below, but the the price was right and I did not have to grind anything.

The set was about twenty dollars, (Lee Valley Tools 25K65.01), and the one plier with the curved bent nose works surprisingly well. The pointy curved bent nose facilitates both digging the centre pin out and then pulling on the outer portion as well.

If there is a problem, the handles are too long so the tool works best with the wheel removed.