35 Ford Hubcaps

[AL in NY]

I recently installed 35 Ford wheels on my 30 CCPU. I purchased new hubcaps from Snyder's that fit reallllllly well. The problem is these hubcaps are extremely hard to remove. Is there a special tool that Ford sold to remove these hubcaps without marring the paint/powder coat finish on the wheels?

 

[Sunnybrook Farm]

Wood wedge or one of those plastic (really strong) ones that Stihl sells for driving in a tree. Just something to get it started to where you can grab it.

 

[Pat/Ohio]

I use the yellow plastic bondo spreaders you pick up at swap meets etc. Place the thin edge between the hubcap and wheel then use a flat screwdriver to pry against the yellow spreader. Have done this for years with no paint chips etc.

Pat

 

[30 Closed Cab PU]

I use the yellow plastic bondo spreaders you pick up at swap meets etc. Place the thin edge between the hubcap and wheel then use a flat screwdriver to pry against the yellow spreader. Have done this for years with no paint chips etc.

Pat

Nice method Pat, kinda like using wide putty knives to protect drywall/trim when prying kick boards/mop boards/trim off drywall. Going to try this instead of my method above, next time.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Harbor Freight has a set of plastic tools, so I'm told.
Paul in CT

 

[CA Victoria]

HF sell a hard plastic tool, this one came from a Swapmeet it is 1” wide w/a double taper and a sharp edge to get into the seam.
Works well-

 

[McMimmcs]

I use the yellow plastic bondo spreaders you pick up at swap meets etc. Place the thin edge between the hubcap and wheel then use a flat screwdriver to pry against the yellow spreader. Have done this for years with no paint chips etc.

Pat

A well tested procedure.

 

[AL in NY]

Looks like I'll take a ride the HF and pick up these plastic wedge tools.

 

[McMimmcs]

Looks like I'll take a ride the HF and pick up these plastic wedge tools.

And while you’re at it a big thanks to Pat in Ohio for a great tip !

 

[daveymc29]

I use a 3 or 6 inch putty knife and a screw drive, putty knife in place between tire and rim, a little pull outward and if the cap doesn't move right away I then shove the screw driver between the cap and putty knife. Haven't hurt my powder coating in twenty years. Rubber hammer to refit.