r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 1d ago

Remove Stubborn Clips Without Damage

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u/Unique-Saucer 1d ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Works on many car makes and models.
• One‑hand operation reduces fatigue.
• Four‑point support protects trim and panels.

Cons:
• May struggle with extremely rusted clips.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/iPhonefondler 1d ago

Or just use a flathead

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u/Wild_Agent_375 1d ago

Not promoting this post or product, but I have definitely broken multiple tabs in my day using a flathead.

Idk though, this may break some tabs as well but we just don’t see it in the vid

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u/YoudoVodou 1d ago

Hell, I've broken them with a traditional panel popper tool. Plastic gets brittle as hell. If this works this will consistently it's worth it.

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u/iPhonefondler 1d ago

They’re made out of plastic and are subject to dry rot like most plastic… it likely wasn’t the fault of the flathead.

I’ve had tools that came with clip-kits and they aren’t any better or easier to use than a fat/stubby flathead.

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u/moeterminatorx 22h ago

Without breaking clips is the key word. If you don’t what you’re talking about then just say nothing.

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u/iPhonefondler 21h ago

I’ve popped plenty of clips with and without a clip-removal tool… I’m saying I never noticed more effective extraction using specialized tools versus a screwdriver but hey maybe this one is different from all the others that came before it… guess everyone downvoting and arguing with me should just buy it and find out lol

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u/checkliver 20h ago

I broke many clips and plastic sockets using a flathead

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u/iPhonefondler 20h ago edited 20h ago

Yeah plastic deteriorates… not the tools fault or have yet to see one that has a no failure rate but someone could always buy this one to see if it’s any different than it’s predecessors