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Nov 26, 2002 | 01:24 PM

SteveB-L48

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From: Warren RI

Top Hat Center Cap Question

Hi,
I have a dumb question to ask. How do you get the top hat center caps off without scratching the paint on the wheel? In the past I have used thin pieces of plastic, rags, or cardboard to protect the wheel while using a brake adjusting spoon to pry off the cap (67 Chevelle w/ the flat style cap). Needless to say it is a P.I.T.A. and I'm wondering if anyone has an easier way. The rims are nice and shiny and clean on my 77 'Vette and I would hate to mess 'em up trying to get the caps off.
Thanks very much for any advice.
SteveB

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:38 PM

Gordonm

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Re: Top Hat Center Cap Question (SteveB-L48)

I just grab mine with my fingers and pull. They come off with some effort but I have never had to pry them off.

Nov 26, 2002 | 02:07 PM

ED DINAPOLI

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Re: Top Hat Center Cap Question (SteveB-L48)

I follow the same scientific method as Gordonm.
Ed :smash:

Nov 26, 2002 | 05:55 PM

Chuck Gongloff

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Re: Top Hat Center Cap Question (ED DINAPOLI)

I'm a "finger man" too. :) Never needed anything else. Chuck

Nov 27, 2002 | 08:00 AM

SteveB-L48

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From: Warren RI

Re: Top Hat Center Cap Question (SteveB-L48)

Thanks for advice on this. I will give it a shot when I get home today.
SteveB

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