Mod tools for panels and lamp replacement

[ckon]

I bought a set of these and I wish I'd bought them years ago. They make short work of removing panels, lamp housings, etc., without marring the surrounding area. They're much thinner than even a small screwdriver to fit into the smallest openings.

Titan 11566 6 Piece Mini Panel Removal Set

 

[GrantK]

I have a similar set and don't know how I got by without them. They make life much easier.

 

[Antman]

+1. I got my set at Griotsgarage.com. Similar and well worth the money!

 

[ckon]

There are actually a number of different sets of tools like this. Just Google "panel removal tools" to find the type and price that suits you. The plastic ones are the best by far for our purposes.

 

[4BYTOY]

Just Wondering ....Do you find that the plastic panel removers hold up or do they have a tendency to break (as they are plastic)? I will be taking off some door panels when the weather warms up and adding sound deadener.

Cheers

4BYTOY

 

[ckon]

Just Wondering ....Do you find that the plastic panel removers hold up or do they have a tendency to break (as they are plastic)? I will be taking off some door panels when the weather warms up and adding sound deadener.

Cheers

4BYTOY

They're VERY tough. I've put a helluva lot of force on them and never even chipped one. They still look new! The set I have is not exactly like the one in the link but I think they're all alike.

 

[nashman69g]

harbor freight has them also. Never used these before. taken plenty of car apart without them. I'm curious thought if they'd help me out. Might buy a set to try.

 

[ckon]

harbor freight has them also. Never used these before. taken plenty of car apart without them. I'm curious thought if they'd help me out. Might buy a set to try.

The set from Harbor Freight looks exactly like the set I bought, except mine are red. Well worth the money.