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MaKnitta t1_ixtlivq wrote

How stripped? Place a wide rubber band in between the screwdriver and the stripped screw head, then apply hard, but slow force as you turn the screw. The rubber band should grip the stripped screw head and allow you to extract the screw.

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blinktheskater OP t1_ixtlop0 wrote

They’re both pretty bad but it does feel like it’s just hard for the head to grip. I’ll try to find a good rubber band and give that a shot!

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BLOPES t1_ixx5i43 wrote

I've pulled a few stripped screws, and a pair of vice grips can work well if you have enough surface to grab and rotate the screw off - sometimes you just need to get it started.

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mobbindeer t1_ixtkue4 wrote

Drill bit and a ez out. Good luck.

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blinktheskater OP t1_ixtlj59 wrote

Unfortunately don’t have a drill at hand. It’s my first car in a long time and I don’t wanna hurt my baby lol.

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deadpandiane t1_ixtork8 wrote

I just went through this, make sure you have good contact with the screw. I had bolts and used a socket. Put as little wd040 on it as you can. Then work the screw as much as you can, I had maybe 1/4 turn I could make back and forth. Then I let is sit for a while and when I came back I slowly had success. Then I did it again. Ha, I haven't switched the front plate yet it has 3 different screwheads, UGH. I would think the do that on the back not the front.

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blinktheskater OP t1_ixtouz1 wrote

I suppose that’s the lucky thing for me is it’s only the back lol.

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keepthetips t1_ixtkqeh wrote

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ABena2t t1_ixtkxui wrote

can you grab it w a pair of vice grips?

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blinktheskater OP t1_ixtlful wrote

I’ve tried it with just a pair of pliers. Unfortunately I don’t have a lot of tools at my disposal.

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blinktheskater OP t1_ixtmey6 wrote

I’ll give that a shot too. At this point I wish I would’ve let the dealership just do it since it’s a lot easier to find screws.

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Malalang t1_ixtm649 wrote

License plates are soft aluminum. You can cut them off the screws and get better access to the screws.

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rededelk t1_ixtq0zj wrote

Angle grinder and or zip wheel. My 10 yo can rip stuff up, well taught. If that doesn't work get a 3# hammer and cold chisel

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