A question about the chrome caps for engine
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A question about the chrome caps for engine
I bought some chrome caps for my engine you know the ones that go on over the radiator cover, master cylinder and so on.Well the instructions tell you if they donot fit perfect to use masking tape to keep them on,is their a better way to do it like using 3m tape because to me masking tape would not keep them on.And where should the tape go along the sides or on the underneath of the cap and then stick it on. Thank you Charlene 
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Originally Posted by charlene
I bought some chrome caps for my engine you know the ones that go on over the radiator cover, master cylinder and so on.Well the instructions tell you if they donot fit perfect to use masking tape to keep them on,is their a better way to do it like using 3m tape because to me masking tape would not keep them on.And where should the tape go along the sides or on the underneath of the cap and then stick it on. Thank you Charlene
...but 3m tape is tacky enough to hold them in place...
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Originally Posted by stuart
The ones Ive had fit snuggly...
...but 3m tape is tacky enough to hold them in place...
...but 3m tape is tacky enough to hold them in place...
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Stop by an auto glass place, they have a rubbery, sticky adhesive material to hold windshields in. You can roll out a narrow bead of it, place it inside the chrome cap and then push the chrome cap onto the OEM cap, tight fit that won't pull off very easy. I keep the stuff in the garage all the time, almost like having duck tape around....
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I am using industrial Velcor on my caps.
That way I can take them off when I do any heavy duty cleaning under the hood.
That way I can take them off when I do any heavy duty cleaning under the hood.
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Originally Posted by charlene
Where did you purchase yours from?
...the 3m tape from auto discounter...
The caps held by small amount of tape are easily removed for cleaning...
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Originally Posted by stuart
the caps from Ecklers...
...the 3m tape from auto discounter...
The caps held by small amount of tape are easily removed for cleaning...
...the 3m tape from auto discounter...
The caps held by small amount of tape are easily removed for cleaning...
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Originally Posted by Sully C5
For chrome, Design Specialties was great. Wish they were still in business.
they really did upscale stuff...
...beautiful
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I bought an extra set of caps from the dealer at a price less than what you see on the forum as a "package deal".
I used a cement/glue to hood them on the new set of caps and I switch the entire set out at the end of each season and clean and polish the chrome set.
Chuck
I used a cement/glue to hood them on the new set of caps and I switch the entire set out at the end of each season and clean and polish the chrome set.
Chuck
