Best and Safest way of removing a Name plate

[dsoriano]

I am starting work on refinishing 2 Brunswick Medalist tables. I want to send the trim pieces off to get powder coated. I was think of drilling the rivets and removing the plates. I am worried it might not be this easy. Are the plates glued or pressed in? Will they need to be pried out? I am worried of chipping the veneer. Any info will be gratley appreciated.

 

[scruffy1]

The rivets are decorative. Plate is glued in. You can try heating the plate up to get the glue to release. Tap on it a few times to help. WORSE case,you can always pilot drill a hole from underneath. insert small driver and give it a whack! Seriously, hit it a few times and it should come off.

 

[ykndoit]

I am starting work on refinishing 2 Brunswick Medalist tables. I want to send the trim pieces off to get powder coated. I was think of drilling the rivets and removing the plates. I am worried it might not be this easy. Are the plates glued or pressed in? Will they need to be pried out? I am worried of chipping the veneer. Any info will be gratley appreciated.

Mine was glued in but has came "unglued" as you can see. And is now missing.....