Re: 5kS roof chrome strip R&R

["G. Benedikt Rochow" <rochow@segosf.hlo.dec.com>]

> Yes, it's a rivet and it's aluminum, not plastic.
> The strip is also held on by double sided trim adhesive tape.  You'll
> need a warm day, screwdrivers and scrapers, and a lot of patience to
> get them off but I've done it.  To reinstall, you'll need more adhesive

I guess there's no way to get those rivets out besides drilling?
(Hammer and pointed chisel? I don't (yest) own a cordless drill,
and it's a big junkyard...)

What exactly is meant by "scraper" in this case?

thanks,
-gbr