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jwilliams81 · 09-18-2018, 02:46 PM

What are people's tricks for bending over the hub cap tabs?
I'd like to not scratch the paint on my new wheels.
Any pictures of tools or techniques would be helpful.

I have a 31'.

Badpuppy · 09-18-2018, 03:15 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9141HNvCA

That's how I found mine had been done. I think I'd use clear silicone instead, though.

Kurt in NJ · 09-18-2018, 07:10 PM

I bend them so the cap will snap on tight---then have bent over several more

Y-Blockhead · 09-18-2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badpuppy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9141HNvCA

That's how I found mine had been done. I think I'd use clear silicone instead, though.

Oh my!! What a Hatchet Job... All that silicon. And why didn't he use 5 tabs so they are evenly spaced since there are 10 on the cap.

I use "The Hub Cap Tool". The hub caps snap on when the tabs are properly bent. No silicon needed. No rattles, never lost a hub cap.

1930 coupe · 09-18-2018, 09:56 PM

Does anyone know how the tabs were bent at the factory when the cars were new?

Synchro909 · 09-18-2018, 09:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

Does anyone know how the tabs were bent at the factory when the cars were new?

The thought is that they weren't bent. The caps cliped on.

29er · 09-18-2018, 10:26 PM

By the way, here's a Tech Video on how to make your own hubcaps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LtXB6tF2KQ

taffrail · 09-18-2018, 10:33 PM

I also use the hub cap tool, I notched it five more times and bent all ten tabs. Looks like an electrical box knock-out replacement plug when you get through. No chipped paint, no glue, no rattles, haven't lost a cap in ten years.

jwilliams81 · 09-19-2018, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Oh my!! What a Hatchet Job... All that silicon. And why didn't he use 5 tabs so they are evenly spaced since there are 10 on the cap.

I use "The Hub Cap Tool". The hub caps snap on when the tabs are properly bent. No silicon needed. No rattles, never lost a hub cap.

Interesting. I have never heard or seen that tool. Looks like it isn't available online anywhere.
I can't even tell how it works from a picture

CarlG · 09-19-2018, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilliams81

Interesting. I have never heard or seen that tool. Looks like it isn't available online anywhere.
I can't even tell how it works from a picture

Instructions are on the other side of the sheet.

jwilliams81 · 09-19-2018, 01:31 PM

I found them by searching

09-18-2018, 02:46 PM	#1
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Hub cap mounting tab tricks? What are people's tricks for bending over the hub cap tabs? I'd like to not scratch the paint on my new wheels. Any pictures of tools or techniques would be helpful. I have a 31'. __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio

09-18-2018, 03:15 PM	#2
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,145	Re: Hub cap mounting tab tricks? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9141HNvCA That's how I found mine had been done. I think I'd use clear silicone instead, though. Last edited by Badpuppy; 09-18-2018 at 03:47 PM.

09-18-2018, 07:10 PM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Hub cap mounting tab tricks? I bend them so the cap will snap on tight---then have bent over several more

09-18-2018, 09:56 PM	#5
1930 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Re: Hub cap mounting tab tricks? Does anyone know how the tabs were bent at the factory when the cars were new?

09-18-2018, 10:26 PM	#7
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Hub cap mounting tab tricks? By the way, here's a Tech Video on how to make your own hubcaps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LtXB6tF2KQ

09-18-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
taffrail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 135	Re: Hub cap mounting tab tricks? I also use the hub cap tool, I notched it five more times and bent all ten tabs. Looks like an electrical box knock-out replacement plug when you get through. No chipped paint, no glue, no rattles, haven't lost a cap in ten years.