DIY center caps

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11-05-2007, 06:31 PM
ACTI0NMAN-1

DIY center caps

DIY center caps for those who are too tightass to buy proper ones.
Please read through this before you start as you may wish to paint or place stickers on the caps before placement.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../emptyhole.jpg

Items required:
-file
-plastic caps, I used Clark Rubber item number 7425 (please note sizes may vary)
-paint/stickers optional

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...apsreciept.jpg

1. Head down to Clarke rubber and pick yourself up 4 50mm round Black plastic plug end.
Clark Rubber item number 7425.
They were $1.25ea making a total of $5. (11/05/07)

Notice they may have a bit of mould left on them, which should easily come off with the file.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...sharppeaks.jpg

2. Only slightly file the points as I found they were a little to snug to fit inside the holes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...aksreduced.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/placecap.jpg
3.
Once you have done 1, test fit them to your first wheel. They should pop in with a few firm taps of your palm. If not adjust your filing of the fins to accommodate this. Do not use a hammer or force them in as you may damage or chip your wheel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...da/pushcap.jpg

They should all fit flush once in place.

Please Note:
They can be a little difficult to take out once on if the wheel is still on the car. The solution is to pop them out from the inside, once the wheel is removed from the car.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0270final.jpg
14-05-2007, 09:40 PM
SLPJCooL

That is so freaking Getto...but hey, it works!
14-05-2007, 11:42 PM
dundas

how much are those caps?
15-05-2007, 05:17 PM
ACTI0NMAN-1

1. Head down to Clarke rubber and pick yourself up 4 50mm round Black plastic plug end.
Clark Rubber item number 7425.
They were $1.25ea making a total of $5. (11/05/07)
17-05-2007, 09:20 AM
XP02ED

MAEN! ur the man! very nice find! gna head there today and grab me some!
17-05-2007, 10:07 AM
SiReal

Actionman! Dammmnnn coool.
17-05-2007, 10:44 AM
Zdster

Good stuff :thumbsup:. Got any installed pics without your hand in the way? :)
17-05-2007, 10:46 AM
ACTI0NMAN-1

i'll takesome this afternoon, altho i didnt paint mine as i have unpainted moulds and doesnt look out of place.
18-05-2007, 07:38 AM
kayot1k

how do they hold up in the heat? im thinking theyll start to melt if the wheels get abit hot.
18-05-2007, 11:59 AM
ACTI0NMAN-1

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayot1k

how do they hold up in the heat? im thinking theyll start to melt if the wheels get abit hot.

how hot do you expect your wheels to get?
they have as much chance of melting as any other plastic center cap.
18-05-2007, 02:04 PM
VTECACCORD

Finally a cheap replacement for something volk charges $50 bucks each for.
18-05-2007, 03:57 PM
misteR_bilzz

u could maybe even get a honda badge and paint the centre caps to suit the wheel... making it not just ghetto but ghetto fabulous!
18-05-2007, 04:01 PM
ACTI0NMAN-1

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACTI0NMAN-1

Items required:
-file
-plastic caps, I used Clark Rubber item number 7425.
-paint/stickers optional

i already listed that,.
18-05-2007, 07:03 PM
misteR_bilzz

my bad! well done +rep point
20-01-2008, 11:00 PM
dahon

thats awesome!
nice work saving me quite a bit on centre caps.
some good ol spray paint and voila!
31-01-2008, 11:54 PM
hayashi_1986

I'm going to stock pile these caps...file them down...paint designs on them and eBay em'!...And i'll keep 4 for myself...

+1 Rep Point!
01-02-2008, 06:09 AM
lukecivic

nice idea, but ive found alot of different aftermarket wheels use different sized centre caps.

Do they sell the caps in different sizes?
02-02-2008, 01:20 PM
ACTI0NMAN-1

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecivic

nice idea, but ive found alot of different aftermarket wheels use different sized centre caps.

Do they sell the caps in different sizes?

yes they do
11-02-2008, 01:32 AM
hai

i've tryed attempted to go down ;

Clarks Rubbers today and purchased one of them center cap..

as you stated ITEM no: blahh.. it was heaps smaller to what i was after ><
my dc2r rims diameter is 70mm's ..i took my OEM center cap off and showed the guy, he had a quick look for me to suit into a simular size closest to what i need, result from that.. its alittle too bigg. >< wont fit.. so he told me just purchase one and try playing around with it.. 2 BUCKS 25 Cents ...so i purchased 1 and atttempted fileing it down...cutting the edges ><

damn, im guess im just noob Tsk

but yea great idea you've had!. and i understand why the file was needed, so wasnt as stupid as i thought it was LOL rep up+ !
11-02-2008, 05:34 PM
ACTI0NMAN-1

Quote:

Originally Posted by hai

i've tryed attempted to go down ;

Clarks Rubbers today and purchased one of them center cap..

as you stated ITEM no: blahh.. it was heaps smaller to what i was after ><
my dc2r rims diameter is 70mm's ..i took my OEM center cap off and showed the guy, he had a quick look for me to suit into a simular size closest to what i need, result from that.. its alittle too bigg. >< wont fit.. so he told me just purchase one and try playing around with it.. 2 BUCKS 25 Cents ...so i purchased 1 and atttempted fileing it down...cutting the edges ><

damn, im guess im just noob Tsk

but yea great idea you've had!. and i understand why the file was needed, so wasnt as stupid as i thought it was LOL rep up+ !

i'll put a disclamer about the size.