Author Topic: molding removal tool (Read 852 times)

cudaneil · « **on:** December 09, 2009 - 12:37:53 PM »

Hi Guys,
I need to change out some of the clips that hold on my front windshield stainless molding. There is a tool made by Eastwood to unhook the clips and make removal easier. The tool is like a thin metal arrowhead and costs just $5 to buy.
The problem is that Eastwood want $44 to send me one to the uk,thats a crazy price theres no way it costs that much!
Anyhow as i can't get one any where else, i thought i would try to make one.
So, if any of you have one of these molding removal tools i need to know the dimensions,so i can make one.

CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE ?

EDGEFIND · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2009 - 01:05:05 PM »

You could always watch this episode - I believe it's around the 12:50 time mark:

http://www.spike.com/full-episode/project-street/30358

I hope that helps.

72cudamaan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2009 - 02:11:03 PM »

Dont know if you have Lisle brand tools over there but they make one as well. Might try an auto parts or body shop supply store.

dutch · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2009 - 05:08:51 PM »

man, I hate to see crap like that happen. They can stick it in an envelope and mail it...

cudaneil · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2009 - 05:51:52 PM »

Thanks for your help guys, I will take a look !

422STROKER · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2009 - 09:18:08 PM »

I used one of these in a pinch. I bet you could grind the angle pretty easy to match. A little masking tape on the glass and paint is a good idea too.

Tom

cudaneil · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2009 - 12:12:23 PM »

Hi,
I made one at work today using the video clip you gave me as a guide ! Not tried it yet but its the same as the one the guy made in the vid,so it should be fine. I will let you know !

Thanks everyone.

cudaneil

EDGEFIND · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2009 - 01:37:57 PM »

Cool, I hope it works well for you.