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Discussion in '360/430' started by spourreza, Oct 11, 2014.

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  1. spourreza

    spourreza Formula Junior

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    #1 spourreza, Oct 11, 2014
    Hi Everyone - one of my rim caps for the front drivers side rim popped off (08 F430 spider) a week ago. So I ordered a new set which is a refreshed version (the old rim cap was a duller yellow and the horse was smaller). The replaced version looks nice.

    Anyway, all 4 fit fine but I did notice that the same rim that had the missing cap, the new cap I installed is a bit loose...you can spin it with your hands.

    Anyone dealing with this? Have any idea of a fix? So weird.......
     
  2. Tally Ho

    Tally Ho Formula Junior

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    #2 Tally Ho, Oct 11, 2014
    I have had this problem with 78 through 82 Vettes with the aluminum wheels. Place a small bead of clear silicone RTV around the outer edge of the cap. It cleans up easy should you find a better solution and need to remove it.
     
  3. spourreza

    spourreza Formula Junior

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    #3 spourreza, Oct 11, 2014
    Thanks. Now that they are on, can't really pop off but the one rim cap is definitely loose. Wonder why this is the case
     
  4. fabo

    fabo Formula Junior

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    #4 fabo, Oct 11, 2014
    I know its a pain but remove the wheel and pop it out
     
  5. spourreza

    spourreza Formula Junior

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    #5 spourreza, Oct 12, 2014
    Or think I can just put a little glue to hold it in place?
     
  6. spourreza

    spourreza Formula Junior

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    #6 spourreza, Oct 12, 2014
    No one cringe! I managed to pop off with small blade. I put a very very light amount of crazie glue on the back of the rim cap. Just enough to keep from moving. Snapped back on. If someone needs to remove, should be able to from taking wheel off. I hope!!!!
     
  7. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    #7 vrsurgeon, Oct 12, 2014
    I might have taken the wheel off and used a dab of silicone or hot glue from the backside personally...
     

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