DoubleDown · 05-20-2007, 02:18 PM

Has anyone, when doing a trailer wrap, ever taken out the rivets and put them back in after each panel is installed? Mainly this is on those trailers that have those starburst rivets that take a hex screw to get them out. They are taller than most rivets and I'd rather take them out versus go over them.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Chris

gene@abcsignshop.com · 05-21-2007, 08:38 AM

We always take them out- it takes a #2 square bit- pretty common. If they
don't come out first try- give them a good rap (square on) with a hammer to
soften them up a bit and then firmly tap in a bit that has the end of the tip ground off a 1/64th of an inch (I spin the drill against a running grinder and it
doesn't seem to affect the temper). Gene

ScottyDoo · 05-23-2007, 01:51 PM

Yup, we always remove them.

gabagoo · 05-23-2007, 04:32 PM

The odd time they won't rethread, but thats seldom happened to me.

Ching · 08-22-2007, 07:35 PM

The liability of removing rivits in more than I want to assume. Use a premium grade wrap and wash down the rivits with Pro Bond, heat and add pressure with an old tennis ball.

slangsc · 08-23-2007, 11:16 AM

Rivets don't come out. Those can be cleaned and wrapped. Those self-tapping screws need to come out. Vinyl does not stick the the coating very well. And they have way too much profile. Installation is so much easier with them out of the way. Speaking of which, I have a 16' trailer to do this afternoon. I don't even want to think about how many of those things I'll be taking out.

Fire Guy Graphics · 05-02-2008, 01:31 AM

Just remember to add a little Loctite to make sure they stay put once the are back in place. I know it adds a little extra cost to everything, but I would rather take a few extra moments and cents to safe me the headache with the customer later when they start to fall out on them.

Happy printing!

05-20-2007, 02:18 PM	#1
DoubleDown Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 19 Printer: 9840's, JV5's, router, laminators, etc	Taking out rivets? Has anyone, when doing a trailer wrap, ever taken out the rivets and put them back in after each panel is installed? Mainly this is on those trailers that have those starburst rivets that take a hex screw to get them out. They are taller than most rivets and I'd rather take them out versus go over them. Any thoughts? Thanks, Chris

05-23-2007, 01:51 PM	#3
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 537 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	Yup, we always remove them. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

05-23-2007, 04:32 PM	#4
gabagoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 561 Printer: mimaki jv3 spII	The odd time they won't rethread, but thats seldom happened to me. __________________ Barry All Star Signs & Decals Ltd. Concord, Ontario Canada

08-23-2007, 11:16 AM	#6
slangsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 974 Printer: Roland SC-540 Pro II EX - Triangle MLD Bulk Ink	Rivets don't come out. Those can be cleaned and wrapped. Those self-tapping screws need to come out. Vinyl does not stick the the coating very well. And they have way too much profile. Installation is so much easier with them out of the way. Speaking of which, I have a 16' trailer to do this afternoon. I don't even want to think about how many of those things I'll be taking out. __________________ Shane Chipp Digital Services Manager - PrePress & Web Design - Color Managed Workflows

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05-21-2007, 08:38 AM	#2
gene@abcsignshop.com Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Blaine, Mn Posts: 294 Printer: VP300V/SR6.4/ Triangle MLD/ Royal Sovereign 55"	We always take them out- it takes a #2 square bit- pretty common. If they don't come out first try- give them a good rap (square on) with a hammer to soften them up a bit and then firmly tap in a bit that has the end of the tip ground off a 1/64th of an inch (I spin the drill against a running grinder and it doesn't seem to affect the temper). Gene

08-22-2007, 07:35 PM	#5
Ching Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA & Surprise, AZ Posts: 9 Printer: JV3-160s & SC540EX	The liability of removing rivits in more than I want to assume. Use a premium grade wrap and wash down the rivits with Pro Bond, heat and add pressure with an old tennis ball.

05-02-2008, 01:31 AM	#7
Fire Guy Graphics Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NW Chicago Suburbs Posts: 4 Printer: Roland VP-540 with RS 1400C Laminator	Just remember to add a little Loctite to make sure they stay put once the are back in place. I know it adds a little extra cost to everything, but I would rather take a few extra moments and cents to safe me the headache with the customer later when they start to fall out on them. Happy printing!

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