Take off Hubcaps

[Jorn J.]

Hi
Is there a method to take off the Hubcaps without falling back, bloody fingers, scratched paints
Some special tools maybe homemade or...

Regards
Jorn

[John F.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

I usually just wrap a long handled screwdriver with a shop rag and pry them off. I go slowly and twist the screwdriver and they come right off.

[Mike E.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

The original tire iron has a nice tang on the end designed for that purpose. It works quite nicely. It slides under the lip and lifts without scratching.

[Jorn J.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

Hi
Maybe some have a pics with the org. tire iron?

/Joern

[Mike G.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

hubcap tool.jpg

Jorn:

This inexpensive tool is what I use for my '65 wheelcovers. Should work just as well on a C1, I would think.
Used properly, it won't dent the edge when reinstalling.

Mike

[Jorn J.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

Hi Mike
Thanks for the pics, i will try to made one like that.
/Jorn

[Mike G.]

Re: Take off Hubcaps

Jorn: To prevent scuffing the wheel paint, polish up the tool surface that contacts the wheel. Mike