Best Blind Rivets (2026): 5 Picks Compared

A sheet metal panel needs a fastener where the back side is out of reach, and a screw needs a nut you cannot hold. A blind rivet solves it: the rivet gun pulls the mandrel, the rivet swells, and the joint holds from the front alone. This guide compares the best blind rivets for sheet metal, auto repair and home projects, using only what each listing states about count, size, material and warranty.

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Picks for the garage

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	Wensilon (250Pcs) 3/16"x1/2" Black Aluminum blind	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	smseace 1500Pcs Aluminum Pop Rivets Kit	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
3	INCLY 1000PCS Aluminum Pop Rivets Assortment Kit	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
4	ALLCLEAN 80 Pcs 1/4" x 1/2" Aluminum Blind	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	100 PCs 1/8'' x 1''Aluminum Blind Rivets	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

1

Wensilon (250Pcs) 3/16"x1/2" Black Aluminum blind

Wensilon·9.8/10 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 250-piece pack of black aluminum blind rivets, 3/16 inch by 1/2 inch, with a steel mandrel, corrosion and acid resistance and a 24-month warranty.

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Pros

• 250 pieces in one pack for repeat jobs.
• 24-month warranty stated in the listing.
• Corrosion and acid resistance stated.
• Self-plugging open end design for easy install.

Cons

• Only one size: 3/16 inch by 1/2 inch.
• No washers are stated.
• No flange diameter is stated.
• No grip range figure is stated.

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smseace 1500Pcs Aluminum Pop Rivets Kit

smseace·9.8/10 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 1500-piece kit with 14 sizes of aluminum pop rivets and washers in a portable toolbox with removable dividers and a color-coded label.

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Pros

• 1500 pieces, the largest count here.
• 14 sizes from 3/32 inch to 1/4 inch.
• Washers included in a portable toolbox.
• Removable dividers and a color-coded label.

Cons

• No warranty term is stated.
• No corrosion figure is stated.
• No single-size count above 100 pieces is stated.
• The box needs shelf space in the shop.

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INCLY 1000PCS Aluminum Pop Rivets Assortment Kit

INCLY·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 1000-piece kit with 14 sizes of aluminum pop rivets and 500 washers in 304 stainless steel, in reinforced storage with modular compartments.

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Pros

• 1000 pieces: 500 rivets and 500 washers.
• 14 sizes from 3/32 inch to 1/4 inch.
• 304 stainless steel washers in 5 sizes.
• Reinforced storage with modular compartments.

Cons

• No warranty term is stated.
• No corrosion figure is stated.
• No single-size count above 50 pieces is stated.
• The kit needs shelf space in the shop.

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ALLCLEAN 80 Pcs 1/4" x 1/2" Aluminum Blind

ALLCLEAN·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 ›

An 80-piece pack of 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch aluminum blind rivets with a steel mandrel, a 1/2 inch flange and a 4.0-6.0mm grip range.

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Pros

• 1/4 inch head with a 1/2 inch flange diameter.
• 4.0-6.0mm grip range stated in the listing.
• Corrosion and acid resistance stated.
• Self-plugging open end design for easy install.

Cons

• Only 80 pieces, the smallest pack here.
• No warranty term is stated.
• No washers are stated.
• Only one size: 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch.

5

100 PCs 1/8'' x 1''Aluminum Blind Rivets

YaaYii·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 pack of 1/8 inch by 1 inch aluminum blind rivets, 3.2mm by 25mm, with a steel mandrel for one-side access work.

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Pros

• 1 inch grip length, the longest here.
• 100 pieces in one pack.
• Snug union where only one side is accessible.
• Aluminum grip with a steel mandrel.

Cons

• No warranty term is stated.
• No corrosion figure is stated.
• No washers are stated.
• No flange diameter is stated.

Compared on paper

Specs such as CFM, PSI and torque are the manufacturer’s ratings as listed, collected 12 November 2026. Sizes are the diameter and grip length each listing states.

How the points were given

Each rivet pick is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty. How we pick explains the weights. For blind rivets, safety means a stated corrosion or acid resistance on the listing; a spec the listing does not publish scores nothing.

Shop Scores range from a low of 9.2 to a high of 9.8, with each tool positioned by its weighted points proportionally, and more points always yields a higher score. Safety is scored for corded, cordless and air tools and for listings that state safety features; hand tools without either are scored on 90 points.

What the listings tell you

We read 5 blind rivet listings for this guide. Only 1 stated a warranty term, and 3 stated corrosion and acid resistance. Pack counts run from 80 pieces to 1500 pieces, and 2 of the 5 are assortment kits with 14 sizes. Every pick states an aluminum grip with a steel mandrel.

Sizes run from 3/32 inch to 1/4 inch in diameter. The single-size picks give one diameter and one grip length, while the kits spread 14 sizes across the same range. The Wensilon pick is the only black rivet here; the rest are silver or aluminum colored.

How to pick the best blind rivets

Count the pack

Pack size decides how far one order goes. The smseace kit holds 1500 pieces, the INCLY kit holds 1000 pieces, the Wensilon holds 250 pieces, the YaaYii holds 100 pieces and the ALLCLEAN holds 80 pieces. A kit suits a shop that burns through rivets; a single-size pack suits a job with one hole size.

Match the size

Diameter and grip length decide the fit. The Wensilon is 3/16 inch by 1/2 inch, the ALLCLEAN is 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch with a 1/2 inch flange diameter and a 4.0-6.0mm grip range, and the YaaYii is 1/8 inch by 1 inch, or 3.2mm by 25mm. The kits cover 3/32 inch to 1/4 inch across 14 sizes. Measure the hole and the material thickness before you order.

Material and washers

Every pick here states an aluminum grip with a steel mandrel. The Wensilon and ALLCLEAN state corrosion and acid resistance, and the kits state 304 stainless steel washers. Washers add support where the hole is oversized: the INCLY kit includes 500 washers in 5 sizes, and the smseace kit includes washers in a handheld box. A washer stops pull-out on thin or worn metal.

Grip range

Grip range is the material thickness one rivet can hold. The ALLCLEAN states a 4.0-6.0mm grip range for its 1/4 inch rivet. The kits list grip lengths from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch across their sizes, so one kit covers thin sheet and thicker plate. Pick a rivet whose grip length covers your stack.

Storage

Kits need a box that keeps sizes apart. The INCLY kit comes in reinforced storage with a modular compartment design and a label for each size. The smseace kit comes in a portable toolbox with removable dividers and a color-coded label. Single-size packs need no box, but they need a shelf that keeps them dry.

Garage Fit Check

• Rivet gun: every pick here states a self-plugging open end design that pairs with a rivet gun.
• One-side access: the YaaYii states a snug union where only one side is accessible.
• Oversized holes: the INCLY kit includes 500 washers in 5 sizes for extra support.
• Outdoor use: the Wensilon and ALLCLEAN state indoor and outdoor use.
• Black finish: the Wensilon is the only black rivet here, at 3/16 inch by 1/2 inch.

FAQ: garage tools

What size blind rivet do I need?

Match the diameter to the hole and the grip length to the material thickness. The ALLCLEAN states a 4.0-6.0mm grip range for a 1/4 inch rivet, and the kits list grip lengths from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch. Measure both before you order.

How many rivets come in a pack?

It varies a lot here. The smseace kit holds 1500 pieces, the INCLY kit holds 1000 pieces, the Wensilon holds 250 pieces, the YaaYii holds 100 pieces and the ALLCLEAN holds 80 pieces. A kit suits a shop; a single-size pack suits one job.

Do blind rivets need washers?

Not always, but washers help where the hole is oversized. The INCLY kit includes 500 washers in 5 sizes, and the smseace kit includes washers in its handheld box. The single-size picks state no washers. Use a washer where the rivet could pull through thin metal.

Can blind rivets be used outdoors?

The Wensilon and ALLCLEAN state indoor and outdoor use, with corrosion and acid resistance. The kits state corrosion resistance and 304 stainless steel washers. Keep the rivets dry in storage and the joint will hold up outside.

What is the difference between a kit and a single-size pack?

A kit holds many sizes: the INCLY and smseace kits each hold 14 sizes from 3/32 inch to 1/4 inch, plus washers. A single-size pack holds one diameter and one grip length, such as the Wensilon at 3/16 inch by 1/2 inch. A kit suits varied work; a pack suits a repeated job.

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