Do you own Push pin pliers?

[jerseykat1]

I was watching a video of astral auto repair on Youtube and i saw how long it was taking to remove some push pins in the wheel well of a car and thought i would share what i use to help combat those VERY frustrating push pins. Some folks don't know this tool exists. There is a video if you click the pic.

youtube link

 

[mrvm]

One of the "gems" from HF

 

[bczygan]

Almost bought Sunday.

 

[Pontiac787]

A different style. This is what I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JFNAK8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487123948&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=steck+tools&dpPl=1&dpID=31WBrm5daVL&ref=plSrch

 

[LXCam]

OP those are cool but really you come here to promote your business?. Come on the least you could do is become a supporter if you're going to do this.

 

[bob from indiana]

I have the H.F. set. I have only used them once so far but they worked well for me.

 

[JJThrasher]

Have the pliers, and the little remover pry bar things for them. When that doesn't work side cuts or torch them out.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Those are the kind of tool that you rarely use, but when you need it, there is no easy substitute. I'll likely get either the Amazon or HF flavour

 

[PelicanPines]

I have the style in the OP post... I like them. I only need to use them to take apart the **** attached to the radiator... mostly because that's the limit of where I need to go. I used to use an angled wire cutter...

 

[bmrisko]

Save yourself $10 and get them from HF for $8 after a 20% off coupon.

These panel clip pliers also work great as well...

http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html

 

[Parrothead]

One of the "gems" from HF

http://m.harborfreight.com/push-pin-pliers-67400.html

I've got them too. For $8 after coupon they're too cheap not to own.

 

[thesilverone]

OP those are cool but really you come here to promote your business?. Come on the least you could do is become a supporter if you're going to do this.

you're supposed to reply with a youtube link

 

[jerseykat1]

OP those are cool but really you come here to promote your business?. Come on the least you could do is become a supporter if you're going to do this.

I will. No i don't come here to promote my business. side effect yes. But no i enjoy the GJ, browse it daily, and post often. be it my own posts or commenting on someone else's.

 

[jerseykat1]

http://m.harborfreight.com/push-pin-pliers-67400.html

I've got them too. For $8 after coupon they're too cheap not to own.

absolutely!

 

[jerseykat1]

Those are the kind of tool that you rarely use, but when you need it, there is no easy substitute. I'll likely get either the Amazon or HF flavour

If your close to HF get them there. They are all pretty much made the same way.

 

[redwrench60]

Those push pin pliers work well for digging out corroded and stuck external snap rings on driveshaft U joints.

 

[Ign]

You're intimately familiar w these if you own a Duramax. Also buy the replacement set of clips and pins 'cause they don't always come apart like they should.

 

[FigureItOut]

A different style. This is what I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...teck+tools&dpPl=1&dpID=31WBrm5daVL&ref=plSrch

Those Stecks are fantastic and one of my most used tools pulling trim. They're a lot more versatile than the style in the OP, but those do look to be more effective with that style of pin.

 

[jsaw]

Yes, I use them quite often

 

[anndel]

I have the Lisle 41250 and so far only used it once.

 

[kblee27]

I have a few of these pliers including this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRCMO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I remove push pins frequently, and some of those tools are not that useful.

Sometimes the plastic parts are hard to force them apart and you'll need a thin, sharp tool.

For some clips with a center pin, you can push it down and it will open up.
Don't waste time trying to force it upwards.

 

[bwringer]

For some clips with a center pin, you can push it down and it will open up.
Don't waste time trying to force it upwards.

Yep, you see these a lot on motorcycles. Unless you know the secret (push the center pin in a bit), they will drive you absolutely batty.

 

[xjfish]

Yes, I own 4 (Matco rebadged) and use them frequently. Chrysler makes the worst push pins ever made...

 

[unslow1]

Save yourself $10 and get them from HF for $8 after a 20% off coupon.

These panel clip pliers also work great as well...

http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html

That's the style I use. Then also the door panel screwdriver thing and plastic panel tools.

 

[Finky198]

+1 I have that one and the other angled pair they are great for interior work.

 

[CrashmanS]

Save yourself $10 and get them from HF for $8 after a 20% off coupon.

These panel clip pliers also work great as well...

http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html

I use this style as well. Used for over 20 years. But mine are snap on and alot more expensive. On the pop up center style clips, I just use a flat screw driver to get the centers up then use these.

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[TorKe]

I was watching a video of astral auto repair on Youtube and i saw how long it was taking to remove some push pins in the wheel well of a car and thought i would share what i use to help combat those VERY frustrating push pins. Some folks don't know this tool exists. There is a video if you click the pic.

youtube link

Why is the video a picture? Just give us a link dammit.

 

[kythri]

Why is the video a picture? Just give us a link dammit.

Settle down, junior. There's a link right below the image. You even quoted said link.

 

[jerseykat1]

Why is the video a picture? Just give us a link dammit.

The link is there. Look at the OP

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[ecotec]

Save yourself $10 and get them from HF for $8 after a 20% off coupon.

These panel clip pliers also work great as well...

http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html

I have these, and the ones in the OP's post. They both go on sale for $7.99 pretty regularly. At $6.39 (with 20% off coupon), they are an amazing buy. They work great on GM clips.

 

[Ign]

You're intimately familiar w these if you own a Duramax. Also buy the replacement set of clips and pins 'cause they don't always come apart like they should.

I also stumbled upon a thread I started about this in '11:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119966

Others here have contended you can get at the filter from the bottom even on the LMM's but I've looked (closely) and contend they're severely mistaken. Perhaps if you had nothing but time it might be possible in the extremely literal sense of possible, but not at all practical.

And yes, I really just need to install the door on the inner fender. I know that.

And I'm going to take this opportunity to once again give a big F-U shout-out to GM engineers who EASILY could have designed the entire inner fender to be retained by one single type of fastener, instead of four different types.