Seat rivets

[mainstand]

Anyone know the correct way (& what tools I need) to replace rusting rivets? I was going to buy a new seat cover but to be honest its only the rivets that need replacing, and I've found them on sale. Tried youtube but no luck.

Thanks

[Dazts1]

I’m also in the same boat. Good seat cover rusty rivets. I was going to try to sand them and paint them black. But if I can put new rivets in i will.

[mainstand]

Taking them out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLZZpm-rsPA

Replacing them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H137Yb8TGvI

Can't see it being done any other way.

[mainstand]

I've just started taking the old rivets out. I just took the seat cover off and fitted a dremel to my drill and ground them flat pull the clips off and push the studs out. Just ordered a new set from all Styles at £8.95 and it's just a reverse process to fit them. When you push the new stud through and put the clip on what you need to do is put the Dome of the stud on a fairly soft surface and then hit the other end of the stud to splay it out and keep the clip on. https://youtu.be/a0TAdklm6ts

[Meds]

Try polishing them up then painting with clear lacquer to preserve the shine