thegoatlord

has anyone ever dremel'ed off the rivets on rims? what happens if you do? does it kill the durability of rims?

the rims i like all have the rivets on the lip, and i dont like it. is there any other way to remedy this situation?

dexter_5000

it depends on the wheel most of them are fake from what i've seen the real ones are usually a multi peice wheel. most of the time you can find something without them in the same style you want.

Spider13

Alot of fake rivets are plastic or potmetal, thats why most chrome shops won't chrome wheels with fake rivets. I've seen more then one set, that you could just pry off the rivets with a knife, but they usually leave a little ugly spot, since they are glued on. I'd just try to find some wheels without them, or live with the rivets.

thegoatlord

and theres no way to remove the glue residue? would goo gone or something like that work? and would rubbing the area down with a polish make it look any better?

rivets are the suck.

dexter_5000

rivets imo are only ok if they're real but that equates to very expensive.

thegoatlord

well im really trying to go for a 'smooth' look on my box. everything just nice and sleek. i dont think rivets would go with what im going for.

so, in this essense, rivets are the suck

El_Jorge

Post a pic of the wheels your talking about. Im sure someone on here will know of a similiar style.

thegoatlord

sorry, took me a bit to get back to you all.

anyways, they are the konig four plays (save the 'cheap rim' banter for later), and have those annoying as rivets on them.



now, i might get them powder coated as well, so if the rivets are fake and wont tear up the material then that would be great.

El_Jorge

They are fake rivets. But I woulndt consider Konigs "cheap" either. WOO-HOO for knock-offs!!!

Sweatstance

yea but real rivets look so good. like on bbs's