What is the best way to remove hub caps from a special sedan (with dress rims fitted) without bending the trims to the ****house?
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Hi Rabbitoh.
I use a "Slide-Hammer" like panel beters use. I got one from a local Chickenfeed store (Liquidator). Cost me $15 & works a treat.
Rob J
Rabbitoh,
There is a proper hub cap removing tool for use with dress rims. Â People like Slim sell them (or at peast reproductions of same).
I went to a large wrecking yard and whilst perambulating through the place (never know what you'll find  :o) I found that AP6 & VC Valiants have a similar tool, much larger (heavier duty) than the GM-H part.
What do they look like? Â Picture your standard hubcap lever with a second 90 degree crank in it. Â I'd reckon that someone else has a picture of one to fit.
Cheers
Brett
PS: 4hammers' solution is good though. Â Rob, in keeping with your name, do you have one for each wheel? ;)
Hey Rob,
At least you had more liuck than me. I got sick of getting blank stares when i asked tool shops and hardware stores for a slide hammer, or a pull hammer or any other description I could come up with.
Rabbitoh,
get onto Slim (look him up in the "members" scetion. The repro tool he has does the job well.
Martin
Guys
There's a couple of "slide hammers" on the bay at the moment ... 6184966582 & 4556095758
Norm :)