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If you are working on your car’s interior, a cheap set of nylon trim tools beats a screwdriver wrapped in tape.
I bought this 11-piece TruBuilt trim removal set from Amazon before some car projects. It comes in a roll-up nylon pouch with Velcro, and every tool is a polymer plastic, so you keep marring to a minimum on door panels, dashboards, vent covers and stereo trim plates. It is more than I will ever need, and it was inexpensive.
- Plastic tools reduce scratches and marring
- Notched tools pop push fasteners evenly
- Big variety for the price
- Handy roll-up pouch
- Also good for vinyl wrap work
- Packaging arrived dirty
- Inexpensive pouch fabric
- Probably more tools than most people need
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What is in the kit
The tools roll out of a nylon holder that closes with Velcro, with grommets for tying it up. Mine came a little dirty, but you will be using it in the garage anyway.
There are wide removers for getting behind panels, pointy ones, serrated ones and simple flat ones. The title is honest: it is an 11-piece trim removal set.
Why plastic tools?
When I replaced the dashboard lights on my Fiat, I wrapped a flathead screwdriver in blue painter’s tape to keep from marring the plastic. These are better.
Because they are polymer plastic, they are much less likely to scratch or gouge trim.
Push fasteners
Behind door panels, you will find those press fasteners. The notched tools slip around them so you can pop them out evenly instead of prying on one side.
That alone makes the kit worth it if you are pulling door panels.
Other uses
They are also handy for vinyl wrap, tucking edges, or wrapping headlights in a dark film.
It seemed like a pretty complete kit, and it was inexpensive. I am looking forward to using it.
FAQ
How many tools are in the set?
11 pieces.
Will plastic trim tools scratch my car?
They are made to keep marring to a minimum, much better than a metal screwdriver.
What are the notched tools for?
Popping out press-in push fasteners, like the ones behind door panels.
Can I use them for vinyl wrap?
Yes, they work well for tucking in wrap edges.
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