Question 1

I can't remove a stuck stem, even following the directions.  Needle nose plyers don't work.  Any other options?

Accepted Answer

Is the stem in the rivet or in the tool? In the rivet, use a pin punch to push it back thru the head of the rivet to the underside of the rivet. If in the tool, unscrew the nose cap, hold the tool POINTING DOWN (gravity helps here) and spread the two jaws apart (utility knife blade works) w/o pushing the jaws back into the tool and the stem will be released. If the stem has fallen deeper into the tool, shame on you.  Continue here by wedging a tooth pick in the side of the jaws to keep them open, make sure tooth pick does not protrude into center of jaws.  Now shake it while pointing jaws down to make stem fall out.  If the jaws are pushed in then the stem will be stuck inside.  Whenever using the tool, always keep pointed down when removing stem. And don't foget to remove the stem before putting it away.  Surprises like this occur when you forget and it justs screws up your day next time you go to use it.  Check the stem of each rivet before inserting into the tool by simply grasping between thumb & forefinger a pulling the stem thru your fingers. If there is a burr on the stem, don't use it or clean off the burr.  Hint - the cheapest supplier of these rivets is an automotive paint supply store. Most expensive- car dealer parts dept!

Question 2

The tool does not cut the stem! How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Just put the rivet in place, insert long side of the rivet into the tool and squeeze. It will set-up rivet. Regarding cutting the rivet. Sometimes it cuts, sometimes it does not. In this case just cut the rivet with any kind of cutter.

Question 3

Can someone tell me the difference between this tool and the normal rivet tool

Accepted Answer

It's only for plastic rivets... Only.

Question 4

Will this fit inside a wheel well to replace the rivets on the inside edge of wheel well trim?

Accepted Answer

I use this tool at BMW when we have to remove wheel well rivets but sadly to reinstall with this tool you need to remove wheels I guess depends on what type of car really maybe you wouldn't need it for a high car but on most BMWs it won't fit

Manufacturer	S&G Tool Aid
Brand	Tool Aid
Model	SG Tool Aid
Item Weight	11.2 ounces
Product Dimensions	6 x 7 x 2 inches
Country of Origin	China
Item model number	19400
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Manufacturer Part Number	19400

Tool Aid S&G Tool Aid 19400 Rivet Tool For Plastic Rivet

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