a garden tool may be sharp enough to damage your panels.
a pry bar is better than a screwdriver but not much.

I use this daily:
http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-35400.aspx
and this for other trim parts:
http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-4489.aspx

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Rodgers
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 12:43 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Door Panel Removal Tool

  I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing
the upholstery. There has got to be something better and more efficient
than a screwdriver.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

John