Proper way to remove dog dish caps without damage?
- Thread starter bobs409
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They can be damaged installing or removing but I think most of the damage is from installing them by banging too hard on the edge causing dents.
How bout wrap a flat tip screw driver with electric tape and twist to pry off, or the plastic trim removal tools they make now
Bob, I use a very wide long flat screwdriver and a small piece of 1 inch board (to protect the wheel paint) and pry slowly at 3 or 4 points around the cap. I use the wood at 90 degrees to the screwdriver, as a base to leverage the cap off as well.
Don
Don
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I took a brake adjusting tool and cut a piece of rubber hose to slide over the tool, holding it in place with electrical tape.
I'm running steel wheels with 2 stage paint, and don't want to damage the paint, either.
Works great, for my situation.
The adjuster has a bend in it that helps to clear the wheel when prying.
I could post an image, if need be............
Just sayin.
I'm running steel wheels with 2 stage paint, and don't want to damage the paint, either.
Works great, for my situation.
The adjuster has a bend in it that helps to clear the wheel when prying.
I could post an image, if need be............
Just sayin.
You should also i might add, put the nut's between cap and wheel ,that way if you need them they are right there!!!!
Bob,
I modified my standard wheel brace that Chev supplies for the bumper jack set.
I heated the pointy end around 1 1/2 to 2" back from the end put it in the vice and set a bend at around 45 to 60 degrees making sure that the bend is parallel to the flat surface.
This allows the brace to get in behind the hubcap lip that goes over the lugs, you still have to be a little gentle but no dents, I use a rag to protect the paint on the rim ( when I remember to use it )
Pissing down with rain at the moment, I will post a pic later.
Cheers
I modified my standard wheel brace that Chev supplies for the bumper jack set.
I heated the pointy end around 1 1/2 to 2" back from the end put it in the vice and set a bend at around 45 to 60 degrees making sure that the bend is parallel to the flat surface.
This allows the brace to get in behind the hubcap lip that goes over the lugs, you still have to be a little gentle but no dents, I use a rag to protect the paint on the rim ( when I remember to use it )
Pissing down with rain at the moment, I will post a pic later.
Cheers
You should also i might add, put the nut's between cap and wheel ,that way if you need them they are right there!!!!
Oooh, I'm getting the try the multi quote function. Now for you 2 guys!
they made a neat little tool for popping these off. Has a rubber bumper on one side that faces the wheel. I wrapped the metal part that touched the cap with fabric tape. Works great and no damage to the cap or wheel
