2. Tools

Whatever way you decide to go forward, you will have to remove some parts from your trunk to clean, paint, buff, and replace certain areas and parts. Some tools you are sure to need for part removal and other tasks are:

• Tack Lifter

• End Nipper Pliers

• A good hammer

• Wire Wheels

• Needle Pliers

• Razor Knife

• Ruler

• Paint Scraper

• Putty Knife  

• Sander

• Rags

• Paint Brushes
  
  

• Wire brushes

• Sandpaper

• Electric Drill

• Scissors

• Ruler

• Hand Dolly 

Cut with a Dremel to keep the hole the same size and not remove wood.

Keep in mind when removing nails that they are "clinched" over on the inside of the trunk and can be quite hard to get out. Lift the head of the nail and pull out with the pliers. Sometimes it is best to find the "clinched" end and nip it off with pliers before using the tack lifter to pry the head of the trunk nail up. The easiest way I have found is to use a Dremel tool and cut the nail at the bend. Then the end nipper pliers can be used to pull the nail out. This will ensure minimal wood damage as the nail comes out. Do not keep the nails, they will be replaced, only use clenching nails to the same length as what was removed.

My main tools, nothing fancy but they do the job.