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**Jcfcamaro** · 04-24-2020, 03:06 PM

Any tips on getting these clips out without breaking them. Seems like the hole is to small to start with. Also when going back after paint is there a better clip or different style that might work better?

*randy500* · 04-24-2020, 03:11 PM

Putty knives under each side to compress the clips. Pretty hard to do.

NorCalC20LWB · 04-24-2020, 03:27 PM

Getting ready to put mine on, here's the clip you're dealing with:

**Jcfcamaro** · 04-24-2020, 03:46 PM

They look like there not meant to ever come back off. Lol

**Jcfcamaro** · 04-24-2020, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Getting ready to put mine on, here's the clip you're dealing with:

Seemed like I read a post years ago about this and some of the guys were drilling the holes out bigger until it fit better. Might be something to try on a old no good tailgate.

04-24-2020, 03:06 PM	#1
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Tailgate trim removal Any tips on getting these clips out without breaking them. Seems like the hole is to small to start with. Also when going back after paint is there a better clip or different style that might work better? Attached Images

04-24-2020, 03:11 PM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Tailgate trim removal Putty knives under each side to compress the clips. Pretty hard to do.

04-24-2020, 03:27 PM	#3
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Tailgate trim removal Getting ready to put mine on, here's the clip you're dealing with: Attached Images

04-24-2020, 03:46 PM	#4
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: Tailgate trim removal They look like there not meant to ever come back off. Lol



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