Oh no! Yet another tools thread. (Upholstery removers)

On 11/20/13, 11:02 PM, Steve W. wrote:
> wrote:
>> On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
>>> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>>>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil
>>>>>>> forks in a catalog at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no
>>>>>>> snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe . Which cars
>>>>>>> typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>>>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers
>>>>>>> off on my A4 (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some
>>>>>>> cloth might work, I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not
>>>>>> sure what size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses
>>>>>> smaller fasteners nate
>>>>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a
>>>>> Harbor Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead.
>>>>> Saving my money for when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>>> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some
>>>> money and buy a set for a price of a single. thanks Nate
>>>
>>>
>>> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar
>>> outfits sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the
>>> trees. No
>>> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF
>>> units are
>>>
>> google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24
>> range
>>
>> they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
>> (kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?
>
> Different tool. The ones you refer to are hog rings and hog ring pliers.
> They are what is used to hold the seat upholstery on some cars.
>
gotcha, those might have been indoor upholstery removal tools I found ;-)

> The pliers I mentioned are HF item #67399 Panel Clip pliers. They are
> great for popping door panels off quick and with very little damage to
> the trees.
>
Ok. Googled/binged and got the link for 67399 (with picture). Thank you.