I use a trim panel remover on those. (like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-35260-Plastic-Fastener-Remover/dp/B0002SRCMO/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1424362815&sr=1-3&keywords=trim+panel+remover)
I put a little tape on the back side to avoid scratches, but they make
these in plastic now, it might be a better choice for this application.
It works pretty well on newer parts. On ones that have seen some miles I
find the heads often break off when I try to pop them up. When that happen
I just push the center pin out with a small screwdriver and install a new
fastener when I reassemble.
On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 10:07 AM, Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I got a new car (1025 Subaru Outback), and I realized that newer cars use
> those plastic rivet-clips (the kind with the pop-up center pin)
> EVERYWHERE. Do they make any special sort of tool for easily removing
> these without risking scratching the surround area, or busting the clip?
> Most of the time you can pry them with a little screwdriver, but that can
> be rough on them.
>
> Doug
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