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The Fir Tree Clip (If you need more types, please contact us by e-mail!)is a plastic carabiner clip that gets its name from its shape - a fir tree - where the legs of the car clip spread out like branches and grip the fixing holes securely. Therefore, it is also known as Tree Car Clip or Fir Tree Car Clip. This type of car clip is widely used in a variety of interior and exterior automotive fittings, especially in body panels, dashboards, door interiors, and other locations, to secure and fasten various components.
Compared with the traditional screw and nut fixing method, Fir Tree Clip is easier and more efficient to install. By inserting the clip into the preset holes, it utilizes the elastic principle of its tree-like feet to securely fasten the components to the vehicle body. Because of this, it is widely used in body assembly and repair processes.
The core design concept of the Fir Tree Clip is simple: fasten accessories with the extended “branches” of the tree clip. During installation, the clip is inserted into a pre-designed hole, and when the clip is fully inserted, its tree legs automatically spring open and securely fasten to the car body or other components. This structure can effectively prevent the car clip from loosening or falling off.
Installation Steps:
Align the holes: first, make sure the holes where the car clip needs to be installed match the size of the Fir Tree Clip.
Insert the car clip: Align the car clip with the holes and apply gentle pressure until the car clip is fully inserted.
Finish fixing: The “branches” of the Fir Tree Clip will unfold and hold the panel or component securely in place, ensuring a tight fit.
Removal method:
You can use a special car clip removal tool, or gently use a pry bar or screwdriver to lift the top of the car clip to loosen the fixed part of the car clip.
Fir Tree Clips come in a variety of types, sizes and materials, and it's important to choose the right one for different car models and repair needs. Common Fir Tree Clips include:
Standard Fir Tree Clip: this type of car clip is usually used for general fixing of plastic sheets, door interiors, foot mats and other parts. It has a simple but strong tree foot design that can handle daily car repairs.
Fir Tree Clip with Locking Design: In addition to the tree feet, this type of car clip also has a locking function, which ensures that the car clip is more secure, and it is suitable for parts that require higher security, such as the engine cover, wheel bows and so on.
Sealed Fir Tree Clip: Used for parts that need to be sealed, such as doors, window frames, hoods, etc., to prevent moisture, dust or other debris from entering the car. Usually with extra rubber gaskets or seals to provide a better seal.
Transparent or semi-transparent car clips: this type of car clip is usually used for the visual part of the car, especially for parts that need to be aesthetically pleasing, such as the dashboard and interior trim strips. Its transparent design allows it to blend in better with the interior trim.
High Strength and Temperature Resistant Fir Tree Clip: This type of car clip is made of high-strength plastic material, which can withstand high temperature, and is suitable for the engine compartment and other parts with complicated environment.
The Fir Tree Clip is a widely used fixing tool in automotive repair due to its significant advantages:
Easy Installation: The Fir Tree Clip is much easier and faster to install than traditional screw and nut fixing methods. Simply insert and press, the installation process requires no tools and saves a lot of time and effort.
Strong and Stable: The tree-like design of the Fir Tree Clip provides a strong hold on a wide range of components such as bodywork and interior panels, preventing them from loosening or falling off while driving.
Affordable: As a common automotive accessory, the Fir Tree Clip is often inexpensive.
Adaptable: these car clips are usually made of high-strength POM/PA and are able to adapt to different temperature changes and external environments, making them suitable for a wide range of car makes and models.
Choosing the right Fir Tree Clip starts with knowing the type of part you are repairing or replacing.
Size Match: Measure the hole diameter of your car early to make sure the size of the car clip matches the hole diameter of your car body. A car clip that is too small will not hold securely, while one that is too large will not fit into the hole.
Material Selection: Choose a material that is durable and suitable for high or low temperature environments. If the repair is for exterior parts or engine compartment, it is recommended to choose car clips made of high temperature resistant materials.
Application: Choose different types of Fir Tree Clips depending on the function of the part, e.g. for parts that need to be sealed, choose sealed car clips with rubber gaskets.
Qeepei has a very wide variety of car clip kits, so there is sure to be an option that will meet your needs.
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