Need Help - x5 Fender Flare DIY Install

[Aqua Bliss]

Hey Guys,

Need some tips from those of you who have installed your own Fender Flare's. I have purchased mine and tried to install them but didn't get very far. I think I'd be ok to put the rivets IN (I've purchased the rivet gun that DaRip mentioned in his thread), but I'm having a huge problem getting them OUT.

To access the rivets in the wheel well, it seems that I can't find a good tool to get in there to push the pins up. I've been reading some threads and some people said try pushing a screw or a nail and I've tried both of those, but pushing as hard as I could (with the wheels on), the rivet middle pin still wasn't pushed up hard enough to come out. I'm thinking the best way to get them out is to drill them, but my drill won't fit in that area between the fender and the tire (at least not with the wheels on). Seems like I would need a rack or take the wheels off the vehicle to access that area with a drill.

Can someone let me know if there is an easier way to access the rivets, or did you all take the wheels off (or put your x on a rack) before removing the rivets.

Thanks!