Quality trim removal tools

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hey guys, i was wondering where to get a quality set of trim removal tools. Minus the tool trucks, what brands make solid and sturdy trim removal tools that come in a roll pouch?

 

[FigureItOut]

Bojo. They're the ones that SnapOn sells. Find them on eBay, there's a seller called laserocity1 that I believe just sells Bojo. I got the 14 piece set for $34 shipped, and it arrived very quickly.
Between the Bojo nylon tools and a pair of Steck trim pliers you're pretty much fully covered.

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[Jarhead0408]

Bojo. They're the ones that SnapOn sells. Find them on eBay, there's a seller called laserocity1 that I believe just sells Bojo. I got the 14 piece set for $34 shipped, and it arrived very quickly.
Between the Bojo nylon tools and a pair of Steck trim pliers you're pretty much fully covered.

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This.

I bought my Bojo tools from the same eBay seller. I also have the Steck pliers as well. Love 'me both.

 

[Milwookie]

I got the HF ones after doing a bunch of research. They work beautifully and were cheap. Hold up really well, too.

 

[5.9Jon]

Another nod for Bojo. Work great and if you mar them up they clean up with a fine file.

 

[Sine Swept]

Get the soft touch Bojo's, for safety's sake.

Also search out what is known as a whalebone. I was given one by someone working at a Japanese auto plant. Never seen another for local purchase. Found this link

https://deutscheautoparts.com/vw-bone-trim-tool.html

 

[gdocktor3]

Bojo is highly praised - http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193946

 

[gdocktor3]

I got the HF ones after doing a bunch of research. They work beautifully and were cheap. Hold up really well, too.

Is this the set you have? http://m.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html

 

[SARG]

I bought this set a month ago and have since used it several times. Very pleased with the tools.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121928631778?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have the HF set as well. These are better. Heavier .. more tools... no tax and no shipping. A much better buy.

 

[stonesfan68]

OTC 6642 is a nice set as well.

 

[Brownsfan]

What type are you wanting? Plastic? Metal with the screwdriver type handle?

 

[pozidriv]

Looking at all these different brands, most seem to be made in the same factory, but with a different label on them and a very different price tag?

 

[rshadd]

Another vote for Bojo. I picked up the Bojo Tools Master Installer Kit Gold Composite Pry Tool Kit (ATH-MG-NGL) and it's really nice.

Strong enough not to bend but soft enough not to scratch.

Kit includes a nice gap tool also.

Made in the USA too!

 

[c-moe_117]

I've been loving my snap-ons 3 piece set #asg103bo, it has worked for everything so far

 

[Milwookie]

Is this the set you have? http://m.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html

That's the one. I found them to be surprisingly durable. I also purchased HF's panel clip pliers and they were adequate (I'm sure there's nicer ones out there but these worked fine: http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html). Although I pinched the **** out of my hand with them somehow and ended up with a big blood blister. I put the gloves on after that!

 

[FigureItOut]

Looking at all these different brands, most seem to be made in the same factory, but with a different label on them and a very different price tag?

If you're referring to the vinyl/composite style that Bojo makes, they do look the same. I've tried a few brands in that style and the Bojos are definitely superior, and really not very expensive. I have GJ to thank for learning that I didn't have buy them with the SnapOn logo and price tag.

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[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Sup which bojo set is the most complete?

 

[JonnyMac]

Grrrr this ******** site costs me too much money!!!

 

[FigureItOut]

Sup which bojo set is the most complete?

I think the 14 piece, but the roll only holds ten tools and the extra 4 pieces are scrapers. I like having them, but if I'd realized they were scrapers I'd have just got the 10 piece. Of course there's about 3-4 favorites I use frequently, but they're small and light so all 10 stay in my bag.

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[gdocktor3]

This may sound like a dumb question, but there are no dumb questions on here. SO, how do you know which tool gets used for what? I mean, what is the difference between the first blue tool and the first white tool? Also, what is the story with the tool that has the "donut" shape on it (not in this pic)? I've removed door panels and dash panels in the past for speakers and head units and always struggled a bit. A set like this would be nice, but I feel like I could buy just one of those tools and get the job done. I currently use a Husky metal trim removal tool. Why would one use the metal over the plastic? Thanks

 

[toufue_yang17]

Snap On has the best metal trim tool. Nothing compares to it. It has the perfect bend and opening.

 

[DHCrocks]

This may sound like a dumb question, but there are no dumb questions on here. SO, how do you know which tool gets used for what? I mean, what is the difference between the first blue tool and the first white tool? Also, what is the story with the tool that has the "donut" shape on it (not in this pic)? I've removed door panels and dash panels in the past for speakers and head units and always struggled a bit. A set like this would be nice, but I feel like I could buy just one of those tools and get the job done. I currently use a Husky metal trim removal tool. Why would one use the metal over the plastic? Thanks

the white ones are a softer plastic, so it's used on delicate surfaces like leather covered panels, however they are not as stiff. its more flexible and will wear faster on the edge if you use it often.

the blue ones are a harder plastic. so they will wear longer. when you do ****** up the edges you can "debur" and cleanup the edge using fine sandpaper like how you would hone a wood chisel. I've done this several times to my bojo's and they still work great.

 

[dacan23]

LMAO I agree. I have 2 sets, one HF and one I dk, and I am likely to buy this highly praised Bojo set now too.

Grrrr this ******** site costs me too much money!!!

 

[lightning02]

anyone use these?

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-upholstery-and-trim-tool-set-99739.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-panel-trim-removal-tool-set-66188.html

 

[Adam.C]

I don't like the Bojo trim tools. Mine are way too soft and too thick. I bought a euro snap on kit that looks like the HF, but maybe Sikes Picavant. They are much better than the Bojo set I bought on eBay.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Do those steck sure grip trim pliers work on the style of body clips where you have to pull the center out and then pull the larger piece of the pin out?

 

[FigureItOut]

Do those steck sure grip trim pliers work on the style of body clips where you have to pull the center out and then pull the larger piece of the pin out?

Yes, you use just one jaw tip to pull out the center pin, then grab the grab the bigger pin under the head. It works fine, but better for me though is to use SnapOn contour tip seal remover for the center pin. I have one that I use constantly for the very little pry jobs, like that and the little covers to access the screws on oh-**** bars etc.

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[HCNDM]

Get the soft touch Bojo's, for safety's sake.

Also search out what is known as a whalebone. I was given one by someone working at a Japanese auto plant. Never seen another for local purchase. Found this link

https://deutscheautoparts.com/vw-bone-trim-tool.html

I use a set similar too the HF in design. Cheap functional and they hold up. I also did my laminate flooring with the set recently. [emoji39]

As to the whalebone. I have a few but didn't know them under that name.

They are used to burnish leather when leather working.

http://www.artisanleather.co.uk/combination-bone-folder-and-edge-slicker-1682-p.asp

Just search for bone leather burnisher. They are great tools and a must have non destructive persuasion tool!


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[SuzukiGS750EZ]

You guys are killing me, i've narrowed it down to these two.

http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/composite-hand-tools/prying-tools/kits/ath-muk-ngl.html

http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/body-repair-tools/door-and-trim/2431

It looks like the sykes has more angled tools but the bojo has sharper tools. Also, with the steck pliers, are they just as useful as a pocket screwdriver, or can you grip those push pins with both sides and pull out evenly. I've used dedicated push pin pliers at work and it makes life so easy, but if those steck pliers did those plus the christmas tree clips, i'd buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[rshadd]

This may sound like a dumb question, but there are no dumb questions on here. SO, how do you know which tool gets used for what? I mean, what is the difference between the first blue tool and the first white tool? Also, what is the story with the tool that has the "donut" shape on it (not in this pic)? I've removed door panels and dash panels in the past for speakers and head units and always struggled a bit. A set like this would be nice, but I feel like I could buy just one of those tools and get the job done. I currently use a Husky metal trim removal tool. Why would one use the metal over the plastic? Thanks

Bojo has a material usage chart that describes strength or hardness of each of the tools. The darker the color the stronger the material.
http://www.bojoinc.com/media/wysiwyg/catalog/Bojo_Tool_Material_Recommendation_Chart.pdf

The composite materials won't scratch or gouge like a metal tool will flex just the right amount. As far as shapes and sizes go, I like having the set if only to have more choices. Like most tools there are always ones that get used more often then others, but it's nice to have a variety for odd situations.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Just received my BOJO 14 piece platinum set today. Definitely not what i expected. They are a few steps above anything i've used before. They're thicker, more varied and they're very rigid. The softer white ones are still rigid enough to be usable, but you can tell its a softer plastic/more flexible. I'm glad i took your guys' advice and bought bojo. The thinner trim removal tools i've used before, even at this price point just seem cheap. The scrapers are a nice addition as well. I also have a 3 piece lisle body trim removal set as well as the steck trim clip pliers.

QUESTION: What is the gap tool used for exactly?

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

QUESTION: What is the gap tool used for exactly?

To measure the gap between 2 panels. Exterior body panels. Say you replace a fender.. and want the gap to be the same as the other side.. measure gap and adjust the new fender to the same gap measurement. Or.. adjust to the manufacture specified gap measurement.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Oh OK. Yeah, I saw the manufacturer recommended gap in the directions and my first thought was "how does the gap of an interior panel have a spec...?" But that makes perfect sense. Thank you

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Those steck pliers are awesome. Head to remove a bunch of clips today on the hood skin pad and some door panels. Made simple work, no broken clips for once.

 

[FigureItOut]

Those steck pliers are awesome. Head to remove a bunch of clips today on the hood skin pad and some door panels. Made simple work, no broken clips for once.

Yeah, they've become indispensable to me. They don't pry well, especially to the side, but they'll grab the little tabs and release the clip, making prying unnecessary and greatly reducing breakage.

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[SuzukiGS750EZ]

The angle they're at makes getting some leverage easy. I also have the bojo set and a lisle set of metal tools, so one of the three will work.