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Removing poverty caps #2862486
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I'm having trouble getting a dog dish hub cap off of an 8" wide wheel without scratching the wheel. I've thought about bending an angle into a flat screw driver and see how that goes. The wheel/tire combination makes it really hard to approach the hub cap from the side even with the longest screw driver.

Any suggestion?

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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cdstl] #2862487
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The subject has come up a few times before and there were several methods used by different members. I use a paint can lid removal tool with a little tape wrapped around the tab to remove my caps which works fine. They cost less than $2.

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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cdstl] #2862500
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Brake spoon. One end at ~90*, other at ~45*.

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: rustbuckett68] #2862520
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A reg hub cap tool used at most all tire places, has a spoon end that’s bent to a 90 degree angle and a rubber hammer head to knock it back on

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cudaman1969] #2862558
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Originally Posted by cudaman1969
A reg hub cap tool used at most all tire places, has a spoon end that’s bent to a 90 degree angle and a rubber hammer head to knock it back on


iagree
The rubber end goes against the wheel to help pry the caps off without chipping the paint up scope
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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cudaman1969] #2862559
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Years ago member 340SIX(?) posted a picture of a small hole drilled on the back side of the hubcap that was out of view when installed. You were supposed to stick a small hook tool into the hole and use it to tug the hubcap off. I think it would work fine on a stainless cap, but not sure how an aluminum cap would hold up depending on how much force was required to pull it loose.

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: Mastershake340] #2862635
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Originally Posted by Mastershake340
The subject has come up a few times before and there were several methods used by different members. I use a paint can lid removal tool with a little tape wrapped around the tab to remove my caps which works fine. They cost less than $2.


Yeah, I’m sure that it has. I have several of those in my toolbox and never gave them a thought.

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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cdstl] #2862730
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Plastic trim removal tool might work nicely as well. H.F. has a set for under 10 bux. I have this set and use it for quite a bit of things. https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-and-molding-tool-set-5-pc-64126.html

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cdstl] #2862736
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I've always used a brake spoon against an appropriately sized block of wood. beer

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: TJP] #2862792
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If you use a ball peen hammer directly in the center they generally pop right off... hammer LOL


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round end of a 12" prybar, shop rag between bar and rim.

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: Rhinodart] #2862881
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Originally Posted by Rhinodart
If you use a ball peen hammer directly in the center they generally pop right off... hammer LOL


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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: dart4forte] #2862884
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Here’s the ultimate tool I talked about, MAC tool

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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: cudaman1969] #2862925
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i used to be able to just pull them off, but now my "slightly" older self lacks that capability............. laugh2
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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: moparx] #2863147
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If they are that tight coming off, when you put them back on, be sure the the bumps on the wheels match up with the dips in the caps, or you will bend the caps beating them back on! Gene

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: poorboy] #2863409
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funny you should mention that ! whistling
i guess "massaging" a few caps back into [a semblance of] shape helps a guy remember certain things...........
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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: moparx] #2863498
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I like the larger one posted with rubber and partner shown above.
Restoring Stainless caps over the years has,shown a single hole drilled in them.
Not sure what year's did it but gave seen it on some and not other's.
I just know some have the hole and was,factory.
Here's a tool for single hole
VW did the same but 2 hole as well as other brands who did the same.
Just an example or two so you understand how easy it also works.
Have seen these for buck something the VW has 2 holes
Video of wire tool being used on a,VW

https://youtu.be/3OMqso7bOM8

Wire Tool
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263561492882

And a,Video we had a tool at the body shop we made like this too.
https://youtu.be/7PcmiL7AnMM

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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: 340SIX] #2863529
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I used an old screwdriver bent like a hook and polished the end so it wouldn't scratch the paint and put some shrink tubing on the shaft where you pry on the wheel.

Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: Neil] #2863826
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Originally Posted by Neil
Years ago member 340SIX(?) posted a picture of a small hole drilled on the back side of the hubcap that was out of view when installed. You were supposed to stick a small hook tool into the hole and use it to tug the hubcap off. I think it would work fine on a stainless cap, but not sure how an aluminum cap would hold up depending on how much force was required to pull it loose.

Not sure if it was my pic or not I take too many pics,or so i am told.
I personally think the ones produced for Ma Mopar had a hole for drainage.
It did work well with the wire tool.
But would only do so with Stainless Steel Caps.
The tried and true tool with black rubber and bent spade is the go to with a,towel or tape.


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Re: Removing poverty caps [Re: 340SIX] #2863855
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I think the hubcap picture you put on here years ago was not yours, but it did show the small hole on the outside edge for the hook tool to go into.

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