How many of you have a Panel Popper

KitN1MCC · Post by **KitN1MCC** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 8:57 pm

I know i have 2 my self they are the best tool in the worl.

i pull that out when working on someonce car they are like whoa whats that.

fire-medic8104 · Post by **fire-medic8104** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 9:58 pm

I do. One of the best tools for working on the interior of new cars. I have gotten those same responses. I just ordered another one since mine got broke. Found out they aren't meant to try to lift a manhole cover with.

FFParamedic571 · Post by **FFParamedic571** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 11:16 pm

Ahhh the old " trim tool" Best investment of $8.00 ive ever made...

jim · Post by **jim** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 4:48 pm

I don't even see that many vehicle manufacturers use that style of fastener anymore.

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 5:09 pm

What the hell is a panel popper??

fire-medic8104 · Post by **fire-medic8104** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 5:28 pm

Follow this link, it has a picture of it.
http://www.tessco.com/products/inv_disp ... 52983&cs=1

FFParamedic571 · Post by **FFParamedic571** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 6:08 pm

Jim, I use mine all the time. The fastener that holds the dome light in on the ford PI. The trim plugs on the back deck, headliner , trunk mat and the door trim..

We have an older one that is spring loaded almost looks like a pair of small grass clippers. It has the nickname" sn@tch tool" for those in the medical profession you know what im getting at.....

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 6:48 pm

Oh, is that for those stupid plastic friction push-in annoying fasteners? I hate those damn things, I think entire vehicles are assembled with those sometimes.

fire-medic8104 · Post by **fire-medic8104** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 7:17 pm

The interior pretty much is made up of these plastic pins. I know on a daily basis, I probably pop out 5-10 of these things. The panel popper is also good for lifting the plastic running rail up or releasing the snap clips that are behind most of the plastic trim.

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 6:29 am

Hmm. I am picturing taking a small chisle and attacking it with a dremel tool. Instant free panel popper.

KitN1MCC · Post by **KitN1MCC** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 8:21 am

i purchased one from the Tool Truck. And then i as at Pep Boys or Advanced auto . they have them too.

Also a the Hook Tools Rule to for doing indash/Profit mounts.

Also there is a smaller one called a Brad Puller