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Roadster5040 · 09-03-2017, 07:42 AM

Question regarding installation of hub caps on 33 coupe. Any tricks to this do not want to go on easily. Although I did have wheels powder coated could be part of issue paint seems heavier that original.
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DavidG · 09-03-2017, 08:46 AM

They should go on easily, so it is likely excess paint is constricting the openings for the caps in the wheels. Powder coating usually leaves a much thicker paint film thickness than sprayed on paint. If you cut off some of the paint around the circumference of the opening with a box cutter with a new blade you should be able to install the caps readily.

Roadster5040 · 09-03-2017, 11:41 AM

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Thanks David that is what I was thinking was the problem. Have a good Labor Day!

09-03-2017, 07:42 AM	#1
Roadster5040 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 170	33 hub cap install. Question regarding installation of hub caps on 33 coupe. Any tricks to this do not want to go on easily. Although I did have wheels powder coated could be part of issue paint seems heavier that original. Everyone have a good Labor Day.

09-03-2017, 08:46 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 33 hub cap install. They should go on easily, so it is likely excess paint is constricting the openings for the caps in the wheels. Powder coating usually leaves a much thicker paint film thickness than sprayed on paint. If you cut off some of the paint around the circumference of the opening with a box cutter with a new blade you should be able to install the caps readily.

09-03-2017, 11:41 AM	#3
Roadster5040 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 170	Re: 33 hub cap install. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks David that is what I was thinking was the problem. Have a good Labor Day!