Best Blind Rivets for Riveter (2026): 4 Picks Compared

The best blind rivets for riveter work earn their shelf space when a panel, trim piece, or sheet-metal joint needs a fastener you can set from one side. A blind rivet goes through aligned holes and sets with a rivet gun, gripping the far side where your hand cannot reach. We compared blind rivets by count, material, sizes, grip range, and warranty, plus the two gun sets that include their own riveter.

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Picks for the garage

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	Pop Rivets Assortment Kit	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Mejiao Rivet Gun Set with 3 Sizes Nylon Blind	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
3	uxcell 100Pcs 3/16"x3/8" Aluminum Closed End	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
4	FALVFUN 41PCS Car Rivet Gun Set	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

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Pop Rivets Assortment Kit

ALLWIN·9.7/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 200-piece aluminum blind rivet assortment in 8 sizes, with a steel mandrel, a storage box, and a 12-month warranty.

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Pros

• 200 rivets across 8 sizes, with counts of 40, 30, and 15 pieces per size
• Aluminum grip with a steel mandrel for strength and durability
• Corrosion resistance and acid resistance are stated
• Storage box keeps all 8 sizes organized for easy access

Cons

• No riveting range is stated for any size
• No closed-end option is stated in the kit
• No grip range is stated, so length must be matched by size alone
• No safety standard is stated

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Mejiao Rivet Gun Set with 3 Sizes Nylon Blind

Mejiao·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A hand rivet gun set with 30 black nylon blind rivets in 3 sizes, built for one-hand use on car trim and panels.

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Pros

• Rivet gun jaws set rivets in one stroke
• Lightweight gun for one-hand use in narrow areas
• High-hardness alloy steel gun, stated as durable and reliable
• Nylon rivets are wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant

Cons

• The 3 rivet sizes are never named
• No riveting range is stated
• Listing calls the gun plastic in one place and alloy steel in another
• No safety standard is stated

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uxcell 100Pcs 3/16"x3/8" Aluminum Closed End

uxcell·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 100-piece set of 3/16-inch by 3/8-inch aluminum closed-end dome-head blind rivets with full stated dimensions.

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Pros

• Closed-end dome-head design with a smooth surface
• Full dimensions stated, down to a riveting range of 0.11-0.2 inches
• Aluminum body and rivet, stated as strong and corrosion-resistant
• Suits metals, plastics, and composite materials indoors and out

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• Single size only, 3/16-inch by 3/8-inch
• No gun is included; a rivet tool or rivet gun is needed
• No safety standard is stated

4

FALVFUN 41PCS Car Rivet Gun Set

FALVFUN·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A car rivet gun set with 40 nylon blind rivets in 4 sizes, built for door panels and trim on sedans, trucks, and SUVs.

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Pros

• Slim head design fits tight, hard-to-access areas
• Steel gun with a lightweight body for comfortable operation
• Nylon rivet heads offer wear resistance and crack resistance
• Stated to release trim clips without damaging components

Cons

• The 4 rivet sizes are never named
• No warranty term is stated; the spec table lists 0.2 with no unit
• No riveting range is stated
• No safety standard is stated

Compared on paper

Every rating comes from the brand’s listing and is not a shop test (gathered 2 November 2026).

How the points were given

The Shop Score weighs performance, build, value, safety, and warranty. For blind rivets, safety means a stated standard or load figure, and none of these listings states one, so safety scores sit at 0 here. 2 of the 4 listings state a warranty term. How we pick explains the weights.

No score drops under 9.2 or climbs past 9.8; a tool’s place inside those bounds is set by its weighted point total. A tool with no power source and no listed safety feature has safety removed, and the score is taken over 90 points.

What the listings tell you

We compared 4 blind rivet listings. 2 are rivet-only kits and 2 are gun sets with nylon rivets. 1 states a warranty term of 12 months, 1 states 6 months, and 2 state no warranty term. ALLWIN names all 8 sizes with exact counts, while the two gun sets name a size count but not the sizes themselves. uxcell lists full dimensions for its single size, down to a riveting range of 0.11-0.2 inches.

How to choose the best blind rivets for riveter

Rivet count and sizes

Count sets the range of jobs one kit covers. ALLWIN lists 200 rivets across 8 sizes, from 1/8-inch by 1/4-inch to 3/16-inch by 5/8-inch, with counts of 40, 30, and 15 pieces per size. uxcell lists 100 rivets in a single size, 3/16-inch by 3/8-inch. Mejiao lists 30 nylon rivets in 3 sizes and FALVFUN lists 40 nylon rivets in 4 sizes, but neither names the sizes.

Aluminum or nylon

Material decides where the rivet belongs. ALLWIN and uxcell use aluminum, with corrosion resistance stated on both, and ALLWIN pairs an aluminum grip with a steel mandrel. Mejiao and FALVFUN use black nylon rivets, stated as wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, for car trim, bumpers, dashboards, and door panels. Aluminum suits sheet metal and outdoor joints, while nylon suits interior trim and plastic panels.

Closed end or open end

Only uxcell states a closed-end design, a dome head with a smooth surface and a stated riveting range of 0.11-0.2 inches. The other listings state no end type, so their rivets read as standard open-end pop rivets. Our blind rivet vs closed end rivet guide explains the difference in plain terms.

Gun sets or rivets only

Two listings include the gun, and two do not. Mejiao and FALVFUN pack a hand rivet gun with nylon rivets, so the set is ready to use on door panels, trim, bumpers, and dashboards. ALLWIN and uxcell sell rivets only, for a riveter you already own. A pneumatic rivet gun suits a shop air setup when hand squeezing gets old.

Warranty

Warranty terms split the field. ALLWIN states a 60-day money-back term and a 12-month warranty, and Mejiao states 6 months. FALVFUN lists a warranty description of 0.2 with no unit, which states no usable term, and uxcell states no warranty term at all.

Garage Fit Check

• Keep the ALLWIN storage box on the shelf so the 8 sizes stay sorted by size.
• Check the rivet size against the hole before loading the riveter: ALLWIN lists sizes from 1/8-inch by 1/4-inch to 3/16-inch by 5/8-inch.
• Match nylon rivets to trim and interior work: Mejiao and FALVFUN list door panels, dashboards, and trim.
• uxcell states a riveting range of 0.11-0.2 inches, so check the material stack against that range.

FAQ: garage tools

Why use blind rivets?

A blind rivet sets from one side, through aligned holes, and expands on the opposite side where your hand cannot reach. uxcell describes exactly that install: position the rivet through aligned holes, then set it with a rivet tool or rivet gun.

How many blind rivets come in these kits?

ALLWIN lists 200 rivets, uxcell lists 100, Mejiao lists 30 with a gun, and FALVFUN lists 40 with a gun.

Do blind rivets leak?

Only uxcell states a closed-end design, and no listing here states a sealing claim, so there is no maker statement on leaking to quote. The other listings state no end type at all.

How to size blind rivet length?

Match the rivet length to the thickness of the materials being joined. uxcell states a riveting range of 0.11-0.2 inches for its 3/16-inch by 3/8-inch rivets, and ALLWIN lists lengths from 1/4-inch to 5/8-inch across its 8 sizes.

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