CA Looking for this tool

[Tmend]

Thanks for your time .

[Warrens69GMC]

Looks almost like a pecan pick.

[Tmend]

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Looks almost like a pecan pick.

Ha that pretty close lol. Don’t think those will remove a hubcap

[Warrens69GMC]

Looked small.

Consider a hubcap remover tool.

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Looked small.

Consider a hubcap remover tool.

That's my go to tool for removing and installing dog dish/poverty caps on my 57 and rally caps on my Chevelle and 4x4. Works great without worrying about dings on the caps and marring the wheels.

[a Good Man]

I bought it a while ago and it's a very convenient solution

[a1vintage69]

Harbor freight has them!

[Tmend]

Bought one . Thanks much

[cericd]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

That's my go to tool for removing and installing dog dish/poverty caps on my 57 and rally caps on my Chevelle and 4x4. Works great without worrying about dings on the caps and marring the wheels.

What's your installation and removal process with that tool? That rubber pad looks great for protecting the wheel when removing a cap but the hook end looks like it might cause damage to the edge of the cap when trying to wedge it under the edge or when prying. I've got dog dish hubcaps but am concerned about damaging them during installation or removal so I just run bare wheels. With the cost of nice caps being what it is these days, I haven't felt like risking the damage.

Thanks

[Ironhorse]

Pretty simple process really. For removal of trim rings I usually start at the 12:00 position and gently pry at the outer edges, say 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, etc. After a few times prying the trim ring is generally easily removed by hand the rest of the way. Install is similar but I start at the valve stem hole and work the trim ring around until it is all seated with the exception of one area that needs to be seated. That section I give a sharp rap with the rubber mallet head and normally that's all it takes. I then go around the trim ring with a few sharp raps to fully "seat" the trim ring to prevent it from coming loose during travels.

For dog dish/poverty caps and rally caps, pretty much the same removal technique by gently prying again at the 12:00, 2:00,, 4:00 and so on positions. Usually it comes off in my hands by the time I get to 4:00 or 6:00 o'clock. The rubber mallet head aids as a fulcrum and pad to add force to the pry action and also prevents marring the wheel. When installing I mount the cap to the wheel nubs as best as possible until only one nub has not engaged. That is the area I give a sharp rap to with the rubber mallet head. Usually seats well each time.

A bit of practice and it will become second nature to you for removal and installation. Give it a shot and it will work well for you. Great tool to use on caps and rings.