Vinyl pad poppers

[gmac]

Anyone know a way of replacing the poppers from vinyl pads ? I have some Redline ones, but the popper heads are rusty, and need to make way for some shiny new ones, but I dunno how to get them off without damaging the pad.

Is it just a case of being careful with the drill ?

I don't even know where to get replacements from, but I'm guessing a sewing shop maybe ?

Cheers

Guy 

[stuntmaster]

i can just see you sitting there with your sewing machine 

[gmac]

I'm saving up for one of these  ..




 

[Rombloke]

you will need an upholstery shop....
and the tool to fit them....which is like a punch and a dolly to back up the domed bit.....
i know cos my dad was/is an upholsterer and this used to be one of my sat morning jobs, making buttons or fitting pop-studs....all for a fiver per thousand...tight git

Dave

[gmac]

What's the best way to remove the old ones then Dave ?

[ash]

set light to it
once the vynal has burned away you will be left with the stud!!

[Rombloke]

needle nose pliers in the back and de-burr the little rivet....it should then fall off

Dave

[Tefore]

guy pm julian taff on here. he makes padsets now and again

[gmac]

Thanks fellers 

[FuNMoNsTeR]

I am a Rusty old Stud and i have poppers...
does this help?