really riveting question

[clownfish]

at the risk of sounding stupid...

I need to remove a (1970s) riveted brass badge from a headtube prior to a fresh powdercoat.
The badge is probably worth as much as the frame, so I don't want to damage either. (Obviously the headtube paint is expendable).

Any tips for painless removal, or should I just crank the black & decker up to high speed and get drilling?

And will a cheapo £10 hand riveter be good enough for refitting afterwards?

 

[DM]

Slow and steady, then, rather than high speed and gung-ho! enthusiasm?

Hand drill (or power drill on slow speed) with a very small drill bit through the center of the rivets?

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

Slow and steady, then, rather than high speed and gung-ho! enthusiasm?

Hand drill (or power drill on slow speed) with a very small drill bit through the center of the rivets?

X2

and very very slow

 

[Student Bob]

But, you know, don't go so slow that friction starts melting stuff (says Student Bob, who only a few days ago melted the bilge blower vent on his speedboat by drilling out the rivet too slowly. Do as I say not as I do!!)

An, yup, the good ol' £10 hand riveter will be fine for refitting the badge.