Plastic Clip Removal Tool

[lancerplayer]

I'm looking for recommendations on what is the proper tool to remove those plastic push pin style plastic clips. I'm talking about the ones that hold various plastic parts on modern vehicles in place. I've been using a small flathead screw driver to pry them up, but some can be stubborn and I end up damaging the clip.

Will these from Harbor Freight get the job done or is this a tool worth spending extra on?

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

 

[buck91]

I typically just use some side cutters and lever the pin out.

 

[Fitter30]

$8 with the 20% off. only problem I see with them need room to use them. it would be no e if they were like a side cutter.

 

[Kawiguy454]

The reviews make it a no brainer to buy them for $8

 

[Merkava_4]

The pliers in your Harbor Freight link are made to pull out the center pin on the center pin type clips. I have a similar pair made by K-D Tools, but they have angle jaws and many times I wish they were straight jaws.

 

[Poohbah]

My favorite specialty tool! I also bought a big bag of new push pins off eBay. A great, cheap must have for Honda's and whatever else.

 

[koffy]

Originally Posted By: Poohbah
My favorite specialty tool! I also bought a big bag of new push pins off eBay. A great, cheap must have for Honda's and whatever else.


+1, same here

 

[Ethan1]

The Matco u-notch clip tool will be a turning point in your life. Any other answer is less correct.

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/UPO4MB/U-NOTCH-UPHOLSTERY-TOOL/

 

[Trav]

I own it and use it, they work well for many center pin fasteners, the others like the Matco Ethan linked to (I have a different brand but same tool) work very well for inside panels. Buy it nothing wrong with it for what it has to do.

 

[cb_13]

http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/www.oreill...3&ppt=C0063

This is what I've been using for as long as I can remember. It works well and since its a Lisle probably a few dollars cheaper than the flag brands.

 

[Doc8404]

Those should work. I use these http://m.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

 

[Silk]

I use these Wurth ones.

http://www.wurth.co.nz/cat/files/assets/downloads/page0179.pdf

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: lancerplayer
I'm looking for recommendations on what is the proper tool to remove those plastic push pin style plastic clips. I'm talking about the ones that hold various plastic parts on modern vehicles in place. I've been using a small flathead screw driver to pry them up, but some can be stubborn and I end up damaging the clip.

Will these from Harbor Freight get the job done or is this a tool worth spending extra on?

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


I used them twice with good results.

 

[blupupher]

I have these and works great for me (not for the ones with the center pin thing though, these are just for the push in fasteners)