Just bought these, but didn't get directions on what trim components they apply to, and how to use them. Any advice is appreciated. Yes, they are cheap, chinese and off eBay.
Number 4 is for removing window cranks on older GM cars. You slip it behind the base of the handle and catch a big clip and push the clip out and the handle falls loose off a splined shaft. The crow's foot type tools like 2 and 3 are for removing door panels where they're held on by "Auveco" or "christmas tree" type clips. They pull on the panel right at the head of the clip so you won't just rip the clip right out of the panel.
#4 is used to remove the spring clips that hold the door and window handles in place. Insert it behind the handle and push it to spread the clip and push it off the handle. The handle will then come off. #5 is used to remove trim that is held on by clips that have a spring type side to the clip. 55 thru 57 wind shield clips are removed with this tool. The tool is placed under the trim at the clip location and the tool is rotated a little to push the spring side of the clip down releasing the clip from the trim. #6 is used to remove things like door panels and things that are held in place by plastic retainers that fit into a hole in the sheet metal. Place the tool so that the retainer is in the center of the fork and pry it up with a little pressure. Think item 1, 2 and 3 will do the some thing similar to #6 but I have no experience with them. Not sure about #7
7 Is for removing the spring clips behind the door handles. Just a combo version. 1 and 3 are real good pry bars for holding a spinning nut are nut plate.
I just tried to remove some exterior trim (door side), and got nervous since it felt like I had to use to much pressure. Is the exterior chrome trim bolted on from the inside? It's a 1950 Caddy.
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