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| | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 | Not a major problem, but I have newly painted wheels and new repop stainless hubcaps. All wheels have strong clips, so when I try to remove a cap with screwdriver / similar tool results in scratches to rim or cap. Anybody got a clue as to a better "no-harm" removal? BW | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 | :confused: ? Strong suction cup, like for puling dents?  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | Wyant, I remove mine with a plastic knive, push the knive between the cap and rim as if you are trying to cut it... push hard until you can grasp it with your fingers and pop it off. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 69 | Wrap the screwdriver tip in duct tape
New deal for old steel
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 313 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 313 | I use those small plastic body putty spreaders between the wheel and the screwdriver to pry off the hub caps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 | I had my rims powder coated in hopes that this issue would not be a problem for me. If I ever get my wheels back on my truck I will try and let you know if this works.
Jim
1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed
1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 | I use a "popper offer" that I got from a pal of mine that has a tire center. Basically it is a piece of round stock aluminum 3/4 inch diameter about 18 inches long with a flat edge bent back in a half moon shape similar to a pry bar.
Slide the thin edge under the cap and pry by pushing down on the handle and the cap pops off.
Simple to make and simple to use without doing any damage to the cap or wheel.
Hobert
"The Lord is my shepherd"
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