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Jun 12, 2020 | 05:51 PM

RiKi5156

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From: La Center WA

hubcap popper

Been dreading this but I've got to take off the beanies and don't want to use a screw driver to pop em. Anyone use anything that wont scratch paint?

Jun 12, 2020 | 07:00 PM

26tudor

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From: glenville pa

Stick a credit card between the cap and wheel then use a screwdriver.

Jun 12, 2020 | 08:50 PM

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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can

Preferably your wifes .

Jun 12, 2020 | 09:26 PM

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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin

I've used a putty knife without damaging anything a number of times. Use a screwdriver between the knife and the hub cap as needed.

Jun 12, 2020 | 09:54 PM

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I have used a plastic body filler spreader to protect the rim from the screwdriver.

Jun 15, 2020 | 12:39 AM

RiKi5156

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What I ended up using is a seml hard plastic blade used to install windshields with, Came from CR Laurance glass supply. Looks like a double ended butter knife so cut it in the middle and used a rubber mallet to tap it in. Worked great, Now looking at putting them back on without denting the cap.
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