How to remove center caps
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You don't insert it through the cap. Just insert it under the edge of the cap 1/2 or 3/4 way around and gently pull it toward you. It's not much different than inserting floss in those tight tooth gaps.
I just changed all 4 wheels and tires, swapping my summers for all seasons, and the lightest finger push from behind also pops the caps out. Thus, you won't have to pull hard on the floss.
I just changed all 4 wheels and tires, swapping my summers for all seasons, and the lightest finger push from behind also pops the caps out. Thus, you won't have to pull hard on the floss.
Last edited by Foosh; Nov 20, 2016 at 01:00 AM.
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I just went out and popped one off with dental floss. push the floss in with your finger nail and pry out ever so slightly as you slide the floss in. pull it to mid center, tie a knot and pull. Off comes the cap. I also did it with an old credit card. I also got it off using the right twin prong side of this trim tool.
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BTW, plastic trim tools such as pictured above are very handy to have. They don't scratch paint if you're gentle, and I use them for all kinds of little tasks other than car stuff. An entire set of different shapes and sizes is available on Amazon for $6.
https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...+removal+tools
https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...+removal+tools
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I tried floss but it broke every time, probably a matter of my habit of buying cheap floss. I use 8-10# fishing line now which works fine and never breaks. I shove it in the gaps with a toothpick.
Last edited by iclick; Jun 16, 2017 at 11:41 AM.