Removing Gtr Grill Mesh Clips

[JD_R33]

The black paint has flaked off one side of the mesh in my GTR grill, so I want to take the mesh off and respray it.

I got the grill off easily enough, but can't work out how to get these little circular clips off to remove the mesh without breaking anything.

They seem to be forced onto the posts really tight, and I don't want to break the plastic by levering them off. Was going to try cutting them with side cutters, but not sure if I will be able to find new clips to replace them with.

Any ideas?

[kleicl]

This is what worked for me get a dremel with a cut off disk and make a cut.. in the side of the disk to meet the other cuts.. Just cut em off

then go down to bunnings and get new ones.. they do sell em down with the screws are..