Replacing inner t-top tabs

Has anyone replaced the plastic tabs that hold the t-top liners in place? The previous owner of mine evidently couldn't get them to stay up so he glued them together . I found this out when I took them down to re-dye. I bought new tabs but whats the best way to deal with the rivets? It appears that the tabs were originally installed first and then the liner color covered. I'm thinking of drilling off the heads to remove the old and then just glueing the new tab to the plastic. Anyone have a better solution? Thanks,