I couldn't find center caps to fit the 2 1/2" diameter openings in the rims of my son's car. I came up with this solution:
1. 2 inch Halex Knock-out seal from Home Depot. Cost $1.25ish. Available in the electrical department. It fills a 2 1/2" diameter hole in electrical boxes, metal buildings, etc.
2. Adjusted prongs out a little to tighten the fit in the wheel openings
3. Painted with self-etching primer followed by silver metallic paint
4. Self-adhesive Fiat logo printed on bubble jet printer adhered to face
5. Covered with approximately 1/8" liquid resin which fills in the indented part of the metal plug. Slightly tinted to match the rims.
6. Snap in place
Center caps on the cheap
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Center caps on the cheap
John G.
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
That looked really nice
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
Clever!
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
Love it. what do they say " Frugality is the inspiration for creativity"
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
Great recreation! The logo even blends perfectly inside the indentation. Last year somebody on ebay had balls for listing a set of 4 originals for some sick price +/- $400
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
Love the look.
Go into production.. How much for a set of four??
Joe D.
Go into production.. How much for a set of four??
Joe D.
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Re: Center caps on the cheap
Very good A+ for creativity!!