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

ASIN	B007QV2E50
Best Sellers Rank	#167,050 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #169 in Riveters
Brand	Tool Aid
Color	Black
Compatible Groove Diameter	0.25 inches
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,220)
Fastener Type	Rivet
Finish Types	Plastic
Global Trade Identification Number	00638570194005
Grade Rating	Residential
Included Components	Tool Aid S&G 19400 Rivet Tool for Plastic Rivet Black Large
Item Dimensions	6 x 7 x 2 inches
Item Shape	[Irregular Prism]
Item Type Name	Tool Aid S&G 19400 Rivet Tool for Plastic Rivet Black Large
Item Weight	0.36 kg
Manufacturer	Tool Aid
Material Type	Plastic
Model	19400
Number Of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	19400
Screw Head Style	[INF] Flat or Pan
Size Name	Large, Small
UPC	767615653495 077349725888 638570194005 013317021422
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Warranty

Tool Aid 19400 Rivet Tool for Plastic Rivets

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