09-11-2024, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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Gas Cap decal
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Any sources on this decal? Want to polish stainless steel Thanks in advance
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09-11-2024, 11:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: Gas Cap decal
That decal is not a GM decal. That is a much later government requirement as seen on replacement caps. I would permanently remove it.
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09-11-2024, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gas Cap decal
New they are $16 bucks on Amazon Gates 31623
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09-11-2024, 02:33 PM | #4 |
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The one I bought faded to clear translucent in less than a year outside. not complaining because I didn't want the sticker on there in the first place, but if a guy did want the sticker on there then be warned it will disappear quickly.
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For the money I don’t think I would even try buffing the stainless was more the point . And you have a new gasket too
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I'd rather have the older original ones like the OP has. the new ones are a cheap imitation. compare the quality of the steel and the mold on OP's with the gates one. you can just replace the gasket without replacing the whole cap.
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The cap he has is an aftermarket cap it’s not an original cap
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still nicer looking than the new ones
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09-12-2024, 07:39 AM | #9 |
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Re: Gas Cap decal
Thanks guys for all the input, all valid points. In retrospect I think I’ll just buy a new one, less work
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09-12-2024, 02:30 PM | #10 |
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You would never see a sticker like that if people used their brains. Today any owners manual clearly states “Do Not Drink The battery Liquid” ! This is a direct result of our failed education system.
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That's assuming the owner/operator ''kin reed n rite''.
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Re: Gas Cap decal
The Stant brand has that, but I usually remove them.
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