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smh582003
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Hub caps.

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I was just wondering what do people use to get their hub caps off without scratching the paint on the wheels.
Can anyone help with this
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Post by dunketh »

Very Good Question.

I use a fork-style ball joint splitter. :lol:

The fork bits go under the rim of the cap and the thick handle rests against the wheel rim acting as a fulcrum point. One whack and ping off the hubcap flies. :lol:
Done quickly with no messing it wont scratch the paint.

Alu hubcaps are easy, its the 2 chrome ones I have that put up a real fight. :lol:
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Post by ASL642 »

Am I the only one with a hubcap remover? :lol:

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Post by smh582003 »

Is the same tool as they have on ebay Lou ?
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Post by ASL642 »

Yep - about £2.99 with a rubber to save the Paint - we use it one the other ones now I dont need it! :lol:

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Post by Kevin »

A claw hammer is pretty good as well.
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Post by 8009STEVE »

Is the spare wheel holder not the correct tool for the job?
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Post by aupickup »

i have 3 proper hubcap remover tools and they work just fine
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Post by dalebrignall »

i use a pry bar
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Post by NZJLY »

8009STEVE wrote:Is the spare wheel holder not the correct tool for the job?
I use this too, or on occasions a claw hammer (the claw bit of course :))
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Post by RogerRust »

Being a strong man I grab them with my finger tips and yank them off! It works every time and absolutely will not damage the rims.
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Post by HarryMango »

I see you've been on the spinach again Roger :lol:

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Dynamite 8) :o
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Post by alex_holden »

The faded original ones I have aren't too bad; in fact the ones on Lintilla you probably could remove without a lever. The shiny pattern ones on Fenchurch are a stupidly tight fit. I struggle even using a claw hammer with a bit of wood as a fulcrum. When they do let go they go "sproing" and fire themselves across the drive.
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Post by dalebrignall »

my pattern part ones are a pig to refit as well
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