jeepinjakear15 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Exactly what it says what is the best way to put on and take off hubcaps? Like the originals on a Datsun roadster? Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 A hammer lulz I'm kidding. Never looked at them before, but I'm sure it's fairly straight forward Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 My Truck Came With A Big Red Bar With A Pointy End And A Hook End Thats What I Use To Pry Them Off I Assume It Was For The Jack :huh: Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 To Put Them On Just Beat On Them With Your Palm :lol: Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Me and pumpkin used all kinds of stuff to put my beauty rings in. I think mainly spare 2x4 chunks. The best way to do it for you? Gently cause they don't make those anymore hahah! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 gently with a rubber mallet Quote Link to comment
albyneau Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 To Put Them On Just Beat On Them With Your Palm :lol: And thirty years from now you too can have arthritis~!:( Get yourself a soft-faced deadblow hammer for installs. For removal opt for a lever of some sorts. Using a screwdriver or any tool requiring twisting is more likly to damage wheel paint and the cap's lip. Wrap the end w/ electrical tape to reduce scratches... Peace~ Scott Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Stock tire iron/lug wrench has a screwdriver blade shape on the one end, just pry off with that. To install wheel covers, I line up an opening over the valve stem so I don't bend or cover it, place the edge of the wheel cover in place on the bottom of the rim and lean my knee against it so it can't pop out. Now place the cover onto the rim and place you're left hand at about 11 o'clock and press inwards while lightly thumping the 3 o'clock position with the heel of your hand. Work your way around anti-clockwise. They are very thin and will dent easily so go easy. Hub caps are much stronger and usually fit over three small balls welded to the rim. Just clip the rim over any two and thump on the cap with your hand above the third. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 ^ For the win, the CORRECT tool! ;) Quote Link to comment
vdubjim Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I use it on my caddy caps, they are a bitch. it works great! Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 just take your car to the ghetto And the Hubcaps Disappear!!!!!!! I hear they got fingers like screwdrivers!!! :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
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