How Do You Remove Center Caps W/O Scratching
05-27-2011, 02:57 PM
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How Do You Remove Center Caps W/O Scratching
Mine are in tight and I just realized the point isn't aiming towards the valve stem.
I can't seem to pop them out.
Thanks.
05-27-2011, 03:03 PM
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Jaws12
Mine are in tight and I just realized the point isn't aiming towards the valve stem.
I can't seem to pop them out.
Thanks.
Did I miss a golden rule somewhere or is this a case of personal OCD?
05-27-2011, 03:27 PM
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Take the wheel off and push through the hub.
05-27-2011, 03:29 PM
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Did I miss a golden rule somewhere or is this a case of personal OCD?
Actually, it dates back to the C1s and NCRS judging standards for that "generation."
05-27-2011, 03:29 PM
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Yep, I changed mine and you have to remove the wheel and push them out from inside the hub.
05-27-2011, 03:31 PM
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I use a little suction cup that came with a thing for changing out lightbulbs that are too high to reach. Works great.
05-27-2011, 03:37 PM
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Actually, it dates back to the C1s and NCRS judging standards for that "generation."
Very cool.... I did not know that. There you go..... I can stop today since I learned my one thing for the day.
05-27-2011, 03:45 PM
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I use a special suction cup "tool" that I bought to remove the center caps on my '65's KO (knock-off) wheels. Works great on the C6 as well.
05-27-2011, 03:47 PM
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Very cool.... I did not know that. There you go..... I can stop today since I learned my one thing for the day.
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