Snap-On “Dished Tip” Trim Pad Tools

[The Critic]

I mainly work on Toyota and Honda products. Looking for a trim tool kit for removing engine under cover clips and door panels. Would the “dished tip” be of any benefit to me?

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[scooby074]

I work on a lot of Toyotas and use the Vessel set/ They fit the toyota clips perfect

Vessel MEGADORA Clip Remover 2 Pc Set (970CR2SC)

Vessel Megadora Clip Remover Set 970CR2SC for easy trim removal. Shop now at JB Tools.

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[Pinne]

I also have the Vessel set that @scooby074 mentioned above, it’s excellent.

 

[ecotec]

When they say dished, do they mean rounded instead of a v shape or a rectangle shape?

 

[Steel_Rain]

I work on a lot of Toyotas and use the Vessel set/ They fit the toyota clips perfect

Vessel MEGADORA Clip Remover 2 Pc Set (970CR2SC)

Vessel Megadora Clip Remover Set 970CR2SC for easy trim removal. Shop now at JB Tools.

ca.jbtools.com

I also have the Vessel set that @scooby074 mentioned above, it’s excellent.

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[The Critic]

When they say dished, do they mean rounded instead of a v shape or a rectangle shape?

Yes, I think the tips are more rounded.

 

[GCS]

The dish is a slight circular indent in the fork. Maybe 1/32” deep.

I didn’t see a good picture Showing it.
The picture I attached isn’t correct, but kinda gives you an idea.

 

[FigN⋅m]

The dish is a slight circular indent in the fork. Maybe 1/32” deep.

I didn’t see a good picture Showing it.
The picture I attached isn’t correct, but kinda gives you an idea.

I believe SO has versions with the dish on either side of the fork depending on the type of clip

 

[ChevyEFI]

The dish is a slight circular indent in the fork. Maybe 1/32” deep.

I didn’t see a good picture Showing it.
The picture I attached isn’t correct, but kinda gives you an idea.

So the new versions are more rounded vs. the old vee designs?

I believe SO has versions with the dish on either side of the fork depending on the type of clip

I think this thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/difference-in-snap-on-trim-tools.240084/ clarifies part numbers on that.

And I don't think we're alone on feeling "There is a difference. We just didn't market for it this time."

 

[GCS]

Here's a couple pictures of one...

Dish only on the backside/bottom
Deeper than the 1/32" I previously posted. Similar to the older tool, but rounder

 

[Hakeem]

Snapon claims “Dished blade for better door panel clip and retainer contact”. If the dishing is on the underside and the user pries UP (ie: away from the dishing) how does the contact between the clip and the tool improve?