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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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What do you guys use to secure these.



These are brand new by the way.

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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A touch of clear GOOP.

http://www.eclecticproducts.com/automotive.htm



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Is that cap cracked or broken ? It is seriously loose . Have u tried a diff cap on that rim ? I used silicone on mine snugged it up perfectly but it was not even close to ho lose yous looks.
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Paul,

Goop looks fairly permenant. Wouldn't I be concerned with this if a wheel had to go onto a tire changing machine?
I was wondering if anyone had success with RTV or the like.

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Is that cap cracked or broken ? It is seriously loose . Have u tried a diff cap on that rim ? I used silicone on mine snugged it up perfectly but it was not even close to ho lose yous looks.
I've noticed that! Some caps fit snug on some wheels, others loose bigtime. Click on my image and see what I mean. These are new caps, right outta the box. No reason for them to be cracked. But....
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I used black RTV, put a small bead into the groove and then pop the cap in, wipe off any that might squish out and let it dry
it doesn't really stick to the rim so much as fill in and take up any space and keep them tight



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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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I did watch clip ..thats way lose .. I would pull rim to set that cap on with silicone or rtv or super duper glue lol
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Paul,

Goop looks fairly permenant. Wouldn't I be concerned with this if a wheel had to go onto a tire changing machine?
I was wondering if anyone had success with RTV or the like.

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No, when it dries it is just like rubber. Easily removed with varsol. It just provides that wee bit of adhesion that prevents the cap from shaking loose. I am assuming the cap teeth are intact.
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I used masking tape.
Wrap a length around the base of the cap, fold the excess inside.
If you feel it could be tighter, try 2 layers.
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Thanks guys.
All great avenues for me to go.


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I used masking tape.
Wrap a length around the base of the cap, fold the excess inside.
If you feel it could be tighter, try 2 layers.
I used 3/4" electrical tape. A little more spongy.
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I used 3/4" electrical tape. A little more spongy.
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