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Anybody got any tips on how to remove the little plastic inserts that the likes of Click and BG supply to cover the screw heads on the front of their switches / sockets etc? I often use a bradawl but this always damages them and is fairly obvious when they are replaced.
BG normally supply double the amount required so it is easy (albeit a bit of a pain) to collect spares, however Click only supply the exact number required. Is it possible to buy these anywhere?
 
I tend to use a Stanley knife blade, but thinking about it now, I've always got some duct tape in the toolbox, so I might try that.
 
1st attempts - insulation tape
2nd - Stanley blade carefully
3rd attempt - whatever because it’s not going back in looking nice!
The likes of Denmans Designa range give you 3 in the package which is useful as I’ve had the Hamilton verve (my favourite) only give 1 in the packet which isn’t impressive!
 
And if you're really stuck a 3/4" screw [or other length lying round in the toolbox] a couple of turns into the centre of the cap followed by pliers on the screw.:)
 
You can buy packs of these little covers on amazon and at screwfix.
 
Who actually fits them in the first place? I love Click Mode gear but never fit the covers!
It's not even been that long since Click Mode stuff has come with the little covers...a year perhaps?
 

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