push pin fasteners

[error-prone]

Pretty basic question --
How do I remove a push pin fastener?
(Preferably, without breaking it.)

[jepstr67]

There are 2 kinds. The one with 2 parts where a pin pushes into the center to expand the larger pin. The other just has round fins around the shaft. The second kind, I go around the cap several times with a screw driver until I can get under the head and then pry the whole thing out. the other kind I use a small screw drider the get the center pin out and remove the main part with a pliers. I have been able to reuse both kinds, but you have to be very careful taking them out.

[error-prone]

Thanks!
I'll give it a try.
(Probably I should wait until the parts store is open.)

[ski2fast]

Thank you to the poster who said try WD40, I never would have thought of that. After almost ruining one push pin I went to the dealer, but they were closed. So after reading the WD40 post I pried up one end of the 'nail' and sprayed WD40 into it. After that it was easy to pry up the 'nail' with a flat head screw driver. I also used two flat head screw drivers at the same time on the next 'nail' which made it easier too. After the WD40 treatment they just pop right out. Also, the amber light will not work, it has tabs that prevent it from going in so you must use the clear light #3157.

[PPiekarski]

I usually just use some small dikes to prop up the push pin, works like a charm!