Snoopy

A number of years ago, I inherited a few Snap-On trim pin removers. But I also bought a set of cheap tools from Harbor Freight. They seem to work well for the "post type" and the "Christmas tree" type.

stepsider

try a angle side cutter or push under the flat part of the x mas tree clip and close the jaws softly and twist and it will remove your clip with no problem. red neck tec.

voigtsga

The small needlenose pliers gave me an idea. I have a set of small bent nose needlenose pliers. They worked like a charm.

Inframan

Usually i just use a wire cutter and just cut them off. Too much of a hassle to try to same them. Go to your local parts store and buy a box of new ones.

Bob B

I was able to get tool for push pins at Auto ZoneI belive less then $ 10

Gas Man

Yep.... on hand and easy.

BlackknighT

Garden Dandelion weed puller. Don't ask how I started using it-it just works. That all I have to say.

Here's a cheap example. If the tips are very pointy grind them round.
http://www.amazon.com/Ames-Co-198680...3218647&sr=8-5

or

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...T|GRP2083____#

cosmic1

I replaced my headlight bulbs Saturday. Tried a couple different ways to remove those &%$*@ clips, a couple that have been mentioned here. Since I had to go to the parts store anyway, (forgot to pickup aforementioned &%$*@ clips), I saw this tool called Clip Removal Pliers (p/n Autocraft AC 505). The price was a little high at $20.00 but I bought them anyway. They worked very well for me, worth the 20 bucks IMO. Oh yeah, I got them at Advance Auto Parts.

Your mileage may vary.

UABHHRSS

These are the tools I use
http://www.amazon.com/Push-Pin-Pliers-Kit-2-Pc/dp/
or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...U&pf_rd_m=ATVP
and I use wire cutters to pull the christmas tree style clips.

voigtsga

At least I'm not the only one who wrestles with these stupid little boogers. I miss the days of good old nuts and bolts.