Quality trim clips removal tool set wanted

[silkman]

I can't begin to tell you how many of your plastic tools I have broken and had to replace on my dime trying to get push pins and different plastic clips/panels off without damage. There is no proper tool, you use what works without damaging the surrounding panel.

As far as I'm concerned most of them should be a one time use part.

If you are willing to be without your vehicle for another day or two while the mechanic waits for the new plastic clips to come in I'm sure they would be happy to replace them.

Yes, I expect that the tool will break, well, replace it. And of course for every clip there is a proper tool and proper procedure to remove it, obviously it won't last 20 times but it will last 10-15 if removed correctly.

For example, SMA didn't know that you can very easily remove some clips with a 7 or 8mm socket, push it boom, removed in 2 seconds.

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[jpaw]

Yes, I expect that the tool will break, well, replace it. And of course for every clip there is a proper tool and proper procedure to remove it, obviously it won't last 20 times but it will last 10-15 if removed correctly.

For example, SMA didn't know that you can very easily remove some clips with a 7 or 8mm socket, push it boom, removed in 2 seconds.

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Spoken like a true diyer.
I save my plastic for the delicate pieces.

And I like that you slam the mechanics and then just skip right over my last comment.

 

[M635_Guy]

Pardon our interruption...

I just use one of these for trim and delicate prying nowadays, retired all the plastic tools and bulky stuff with handles.

One of the best tools I've ever bought

I don't work on auto trim but I have that pry bar and it's incredibly useful for so many things. A great $20.00 investment, in my opinion.

Awesome for splitting gasket surfaces after the initial break. Able to wiggle in tight areas and split the RTV.

"Skin Wedge" trim tools in a 3-pack.
Currently the best price on these is from Aircraft Tool Supply Company
I paid more than I needed to by buying them from an Ebay seller (I wasn't aware of the ATS deal until after I'd already made the purchase.)
Either way: you're going to get a Taiwan-made unit.

They feel pretty stout - a lot stiffer and heavier than I had expected.

I'm with the rest of the crew that has and loves these. I originally got two, and gave one to a friend because he's a great guy that does work and deserves one. That means I need to replenish. A three-pack will do nicely...

 

[four.cycle]

".... gave one to a friend because he's a great guy that does work and deserves one ..."

I only kept one out of the 3-pack for myself. I gave the other two to my buddy who's doing the fixes on the trucks here.
He seemed pleased.

 

[richfinn]

Yes, I expect that the tool will break, well, replace it. And of course for every clip there is a proper tool and proper procedure to remove it, obviously it won't last 20 times but it will last 10-15 if removed correctly.

For example, SMA didn't know that you can very easily remove some clips with a 7 or 8mm socket, push it boom, removed in 2 seconds.

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I have a set of the Bojo plastic trim tools that I rarely use nowadays (but they are the best quality I have found)

I use my skin wedge for tow eye covers, opening up car keys to change batteries and awkward interior trim (and working around engines and electrical connectors)

It's perfect for my needs, thin enough to get behind stuff, stiff enough to pop the clips without bending or slipping out and a nice radius so not to damage the plastic or paint.

You could have one powder coated or dipped in liquid plastic if you work on very expensive cars.

I also use my air wedge quite a bit (inflatable plastic bag with a stiff piece of plastic inside designed to slip between the door and frame for vehicle lock out work) you can slide it behind panels and gently create enough of a gap to get another tool in or pop the clips (if you have ever dealt with a seized up hood release mechanism they can save a lot of time and broken parts!!!)

 

[Vicks]

These are probably one of the best out there. I did add a little bit of heat shrink tubing in the Vessel to prevent marking glossy plastic surfaces if any, in the car.

 

[mobiledynamics]

I have various metal ones and the Mojo Set....

My new set is all 10/11 of the KTC and thinking abut the Mueller