What tool do you use to remove those Push Rivet Retainer?

[stevenhs]

When they stuck, its a pain to remove them

 

[TheFarmer]

One of these.

 

[rice rocket]

Steck 21720

 

[stikman56]

I just get a very small flat screwdriver and it gets right under them so I can pull them out with needle nose from there if I still can't get them by hand.

 

[jakemac]

A BFH ?

 

[jrobb316]

90 degree pick under the head will sometimes get them right out, or put pressure upwards on the head with the pick while turning with a screwdriver.

 

[theoldwizard1]

That style really ARE supposed to unscrew ! Unfortunately, the pressure required to engage the the Phillips screwdriver frequently pushes the screw back in. I watched a video where the guy used a very small flat blade screwdriver and a very light touch.

 

[mrvm]

That style really ARE supposed to unscrew ! Unfortunately, the pressure required to engage the the Phillips screwdriver frequently pushes the screw back in. I watched a video where the guy used a very small flat blade screwdriver and a very light touch.

When there was access I used the Bosch PS20 on the phillips head while lightly prying with a small flat blade in order to reuse the push rivet.

 

[iScream]

Depending on which is closest I'll either slip a pick, a really small screwdriver or a pocket knife blade under the screw in piece. Just a little pressure is usually enough to let the threads engage so it will unscrew.

 

[zdech123]

90 degree pick under the head will sometimes get them right out, or put pressure upwards on the head with the pick while turning with a screwdriver.

This. I can't remember the last time I actually unscrewed one of those. 90 degree pick all the way

 

[Wamsutta]

You're showing the one with the Philips head in which case you'd use the cat's paw like TheFarmer is showing.


But with the other kind like this -

you would use push pin pliers like this -

 

[stevenhs]

One of these.

Whats the model #?

 

[Wamsutta]

whats the model #?

part# ASG186BO

 

[Jarhead0408]

ASG185BR

They make a 3 piece set as well though. It has longer lengths in it.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Hahaha.....

Might as well round it out...

ASG185BG

 

[MattVette89]

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you would use push pin pliers like this -

These are fantastic. I found out about them through this site and bought a pair at HF. Buy a set and you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner.

 

[TheLurker]

I just get a very small flat screwdriver and it gets right under them so I can pull them out with needle nose from there if I still can't get them by hand.

Same here.

Small flathead works just fine. No specialty tools needed.

 

[stearn786]

I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-35400-Door-Upholstery-Remover/dp/B0002BC0PA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1447031903&sr=8-3&keywords=Lisle+trim
Sometimes I have to get under the head with a knife, but they never unscrew.
Unless I'm in a bad mood or one of them gets stuck, and then I hit it with a gasket scraper and a hammer and worry about filling the hole later.

 

[wafrederick]

I use my pocket knife prying the screw part up.I have the SK set and it is well worth it.

 

[FigureItOut]

Steck 21720

This is the tool. I do trim a lot, and used to nothing but remove and install trim and headliners all day. This is one of four tools that I use for everything.

 

[Sine Swept]

There is a proper tool, it is a plastic trim tool that has what looks to be a small spoon on the end. The spoon-ed end helps lift the centre pin out. I looked on google images and couldn't find it.

 

[APEowner]

I use a good sharp pair of flush cut side cutters and cut the whole head off.

 

[theoldwizard1]

FYI Technically speaking, that is a SCRIVET (screw-rivet). These tend to be a smaller diameter (5-6mm?)

The push pin style have no slots/grooves in the head and tend to be a bit larger (8mm?). These are more common on inner fender liners.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

These are among the most annoying of the plastic retainers/clips. You can do several things to get these out. Hopefully they will screw out easily. Usually the older they are the more dirt/crud is on them and they are tougher to get out. I used to first try a stubby Phillips head. If it started to strip, I would then try to pry under the "washer" part of the clip and unscrew at the same time. If that didn't work, I used one of these Craftsman tack removers



This is one of my favorite clip removal tools. It's small enough to get under smaller heads like these. You can pry it up and then remove with a larger clip tool or a pair of dykes. And if all else fails, break it and get new ones

 

[bwringer]

Another important set of tools is your computer, your car or truck keys, or maybe your phone.

Whichever style your vehicle has, order up a supply of these stupid things and keep them on hand.

You can find most styles at http://www.clipsandfasteners.com , or order them through a dealer. My wife used to have a POS Ford truck, and I was pleased to find that you could order a complete set of those stupid brittle plastic dammits in the correct color for not much money.

Only one of my motorcycles has a fairing, but one of the first things I did after buying it used was order up a fresh set of fairing pins and all the goofy little bolts and screws used for the tupperware.

 

[kblee27]

I've got quite a few metallic tool.
Although they removed the plastic fastener, I end up using plastic trim removals to avoid digging into the plastic.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I just bought the same plastic set from HF for a couple of bucks. At least 1 of the "V" notches is going to made into a deeper "U" notch.

 

[Sine Swept]

Found the Bojo tool

http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/composite-hand-tools/prying-tools/ath-26-ungl.html