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Old 04-10-2024, 11:16 PM   #9
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Default Re: Removing caps on '37 hubcaps?

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Originally Posted by hotcoupe View Post
I concur with what jimTN said , don't apply a lot of paint to the portion of the hubcap where the stainless steel cap goes on. I have used Variprime, made by Du Pont. Place the carbon steel in the freezer overnight and heat the stainless in the oven @ 200° for 20 minutes, it will slip right on.
Hope this helps,
Tom


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