You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Shaving Rivets
- Thread starter Mowe
- Start date
flamethrower
New member
They make a rivet shaver that is usually used in the aircraft industry for shaving down the rivets to make the fuselage more aerodynamic. They are pretty spendy (usually around $400-$500). Search "rivet shaver" on Google to see a picture.
I use a milwaukee die grinder with the guard removed and an 80 grit flapper disc. You must be careful doing this however, because if you slip, you can do some pretty serious damage to the fender. When you feather down the rivets, stop just short of completely removing them and use a good catalyzed filler to smooth out the fender. It works for me every time.
I use a milwaukee die grinder with the guard removed and an 80 grit flapper disc. You must be careful doing this however, because if you slip, you can do some pretty serious damage to the fender. When you feather down the rivets, stop just short of completely removing them and use a good catalyzed filler to smooth out the fender. It works for me every time.
flamethrower
New member
Angle grinder. And use wire fed. Even with wire fed you have to watch the heat
I use a cutoff tool with the 1/4" wide grinding wheel. Grind rivits flush with fender,mig fender to remaining rivit piece, tack weld on inside of fender also.If you don't weld it solid the vibration's from the bike will eventually crack the filler There is no way in Hell you can do this without some sort of body filler work.