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Wheel center cap removal the easy way!

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You don't have to take all 4 wheels of your car to pop out the center caps... For less than $10 bucks, you can remove all 4 in about 5 minutes...
Before using, you can use alcohol to clean the surface. Sorry I didn't mention it and meant to. Once removed, simply peel the Velcro tape of your caps. The tapes adhesive comes of easy since it hasn't cured yet. No damage too to your caps! TIP: If adhesive is left behind, simply just use the existing tape you pulled off to dab and lift the remaining sections of adhesive.
** Note As of some responded postings, Gorilla Tape might work without the expense of this Velcro tape. Try duct tape or Gorilla to see if it works beforehand if you have it laying around. :) This video is all about helping out guys!

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@joesullivan3836 2 года назад

Man i tried every single thing on you tube. The gorilla tape didn't work. Just when i was about to give up i tried your way. Your way is really the only way that defiantly works. You are the man!!!!! No problem what so ever!!!🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks a million

@xcaliburG37S 2 года назад

Very welcome man! Glad it helped you out 😎👍

@usfwws 5 лет назад

Worked like a dream. Do it. So easy, no problem. This is why i love RU-vid

@maq1017 11 месяцев назад

This is 200 IQ level stuff... Had replacement wheel caps sitting around for most of the year, been putting it off as the best I'd read was taking a drill to make a hole, then using a hook to pull them out... This instead took 6 bits of tape and 10 minutes of my time. Thank you, amazing tip!

@xcaliburG37S 11 месяцев назад

Your welcome, glad it helped.

@PopoySD 5 лет назад

This is a lifesaver! I was about to go through the hassle of jacking the car and taking the wheels off...saved me so much trouble. Even worked on the Mercedes Benz caps. Thanks!

@evansouth7600 2 года назад

Dude I tried everything short of this. Looked at all the other videos…. And this is the only thing that worked. Thank you so much 😂🤘🏼

@evansouth7600 2 года назад

It worked on my aftermarket wheels. Which were almost impossible to get off, even with a flat head…. This is the only way

@xcaliburG37S 2 года назад

Your welcome man, glad it worked for you 😎👍

@benelli12 12 лет назад

i could hug you right now - I was so frustrated I forgot to swap out my bmw caps on my new wheels and could not suction them off for the life of me. I watched this video, drove to home depot and got the velcro tape and it worked like a charm. Thanks!!! ;)

@lien1026 2 года назад

Thank goodness for you G I know you did this years ago but it still works as if you just did vid today. This is the absolute best way to remove caps Thanks so much, Neil

@xcaliburG37S 2 года назад

Very welcome man, happy it helped you out!

@Quizzicality 12 лет назад

Human ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. I never would've thought of this, thank you!

@Unclezeehalal 12 лет назад

Thanks for video, I wanted to remove my old caps because the paint came off them. Your technique was def a big help. Thanks again brother

@RumbleFish69 4 года назад

This worked like a charm! Just great! However, I have an addendum..... There is absolutely no need to pay $10 bucks! You can find similar velcro at the Dollar Store, specifically, The Dollar Tree. It worked just as good as your demo! They popped right off! In fact, I was able to use the same strip of velcro 3 times before having to cut another piece for the last center cap! So yeah, I paid $1.08 total to remove all of the center caps on my BMW! Thanks for the solution, brother!

@MOAB-UT 7 месяцев назад

Saavey!

@MizzeMan1 4 года назад

Life Saver Man thanks for this. Definitely works! Changed out caps on My Lexus IS 250. You might need to try more than once sometimes. What I found makes it easier is when cutting fastner cut a little bit more so you have some that loops over the top and bottom of cap a little bit when applying and pull as instructed. When I did it that way the came right out every time!

@Mike.Keeping 6 лет назад

Thank your for saving me an hour or 2 of removing my rims! I even used velcro from the local dollar store, and re-used the same piece.

@xcaliburG37S 6 лет назад

Awesome! Glad it helped you Mike!

@tonytober1546 9 лет назад

Did you drink the rubbing alcohol after the video? Lol

@jamescahn87 8 лет назад

The rubbing alcohol is to remove any dirt and debris from the center cap before putting the Velcro on. This will help provide a much more thorough stick. lol

@_mjbn_ 7 лет назад

you made my day :D :D

@y.t.thegreat1426 5 лет назад

🤣😂😂

@joe121592 5 лет назад

Lmao

@jeysson2 5 лет назад

LMAO....tonytober ....

@rchaas53 9 лет назад

Awesome. The service advisor at BMW said, "I'd take the wheel off.". The tape idea worked great. I'll second the Gorilla tape recommendation. I used one piece for all 4 wheels, no need for a pliers, since you can make a nice big grab handle with the tape. Thanks!!

@jimarnesen4538 11 лет назад

Wow! It worked....we used duck tape...and the alcohol...You saved us so much work!!! Many thanks!

@ALE5six1 12 лет назад

Awesome video! you just saved me tons of time, and protected my rims from me! I was going to go at it with a flat head screw driver. just went out and replaced all 4 of my caps with one piece of duct tape :D i guess factory BMW emblems are easier to get off then aftermarket. Thanks man!

@MrMeshopeth Год назад

Such an awesome method. Did this with my Subaru Outback today and worked great.

@andywarne5585 8 лет назад

Brilliant. Worked like a charm. Need a new piece each time as the glue gets left behind on the old centre cap.

@michaelmccoy8473 Год назад

Man you saved me $100 bucks..Thanks!

@anacletobermudez6679 7 лет назад

So this is how my hubcaps center were stolen in no time... :(

@TrueNomadloco 7 лет назад

Anacleto Bermudez good idea I'm stealing some sick ones now hahaha

@rcrotorfreak 3 года назад

@@TrueNomadloco this guy lol

@jessicakennedy3939 5 лет назад

I followed the video but improvised with some gorilla tape, the center cap came off easy. Simple and no damage!

@rosevelvet4357 3 года назад

Cheers man super helpful! Got send them wrong colour cap for my jeep and now gotta paint them all but couldn’t figure out how to get them off for the life of me!

@keetooderkatze2907 4 года назад

Tried this on my 1LE today. Worked perfectly. Thanks!

@xcaliburG37S 4 года назад

Awesome man! Glad the trick helped!

@user-my7ix3zr9u 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Instead of velcro you can simply use duck tape, which is cheaper, same method though. I couldn't believe duck tape worked, saved me money paying someone to take off my wheels.

@xcaliburG37S 3 года назад

Glad it worked for you. Yeah Duct tape and Gorilla tape seems to work too.

@RocksteadyTony 7 лет назад

I am amazed how simple this looks. I may need to try in the future. thanks

@robertogomez8100 4 года назад

Great tip, I'm going to try it this afternoon because I need to replace one old center cap. Did the cap suffered any damage when pulling off the velcro?

@22285CB 12 лет назад

This worked great!!!! We used the 99cent store stick on velcro and it worked like a charm. Thanks!!!!

@mercmush 4 года назад

This failed completely on my Mercedes S500 but it was worth a try.

@Minotaur1975 5 лет назад

Good job, I used a different sort of tape (actually half of a hook&loop adhesive fastener set) but it still did the job.

@Aberod155 3 года назад

This is great and just to add to it, I had some tricky center caps and I just did two strips instead of one. Either side by side or you can spread them apart a little and just use two pairs of pliers.

@AL-td8ol 4 года назад

You are a genius,why I didn't come up with this idea earlier 😅

@xcaliburG37S 4 года назад

Glad it worked for you 😎👍

@blue-ck9ns 3 года назад

I don't understand why people go through all of this extra stuff, when you can literally take a flat head screwdriver covered with a microfiber towel to easily pop the center caps off. The flathead can't damage the wheel if it's covered 🤷🏾‍♂️

@richardwheeler5355 8 лет назад

Worked great to change the center caps on our ZR1. Thanks!

@U2Jaime1317 8 лет назад

im kind of afraid to do it on my vette, like, it holds pretty good. i dont like the aftermarket center cap logo

@drewhopkins86 9 лет назад

Worked great! Used the 18" Velcro brand for $4.00. Thanks!

@goohbishta1 11 лет назад

workd a treatttt,,, one of the most helpful things ive evr found online lol

@xcaliburG37S 12 лет назад

No, you use trhe backing of the tape you used to pull them off(the sticky part). Take it and dab the adhesive if any left behind. It will remove it easily. I've done this over 5 times, never had an issue. Now if you use some cheap tape, it might leave a lot of adhesive. You can try other tapes like somne mentioned duct tape. But My caps are on good and that wouldnt work.

@2Point 11 лет назад

a strong suction cup works great if the center caps are smooth

@TheBigBBBBB 10 лет назад

so what was the alcohol for ? Clean up of glue?

@BoyzNAcne 9 лет назад

removing dirt so the velcro can stick better to the center cap

@videomonster2000 4 года назад

@@BoyzNAcne both

@QUE2DAHRDWAY 10 лет назад

GREAT JOB MCGYVER!

@sjthomas4269 3 года назад

Yes! Worked like a charm. Used Gorilla tape.

@xcaliburG37S 3 года назад

Glad it worked!

@kaygeeboi 5 лет назад

Didn’t work and tried Velcro and duck tape, no luck these caps are very difficult and I’m up to the point going to remove the wheels because I tried many ways.

@normsmith9548 5 лет назад

Thank You...wasn't sure how I was going to get them off to put on my new rims! Looks like the cats meow! Thanx!

@EddieAvenue 10 лет назад

Never thought of this. Thanks, i also don't want to take the rims off my car to pop the center caps to paint them.

@Gt3ricky 8 лет назад

I laughed so hard when it just popped off XD

@peteretheridge6618 10 месяцев назад

Nice alloys what they named thanks

@Yobidefy 13 лет назад

can i use this to any car that has removable cap? can i use this to remove my chevy cap?

@bengaliTq 9 лет назад

This worked for my mercedes CL500. Great upload

@guraliuck 3 года назад

Very clever Ron G

@weih723 11 лет назад

Can you show where I can buy the same scotch fastener exactly shown in the video? I have trouble finding it. thank you :)

@tonyniggaful 12 лет назад

Yes...Thank you! If not too much to ask.... what mm diameter is the XIX center cap?

@tiffanydawn9374 6 лет назад

All I did was take a very flat, not sharp, butter knife and stick it between the cap and rim. Slowly went around it, prying at it. It popped up enough for me to just pop it off with my hands. Super simple, and no damage whatsoever. Tried the tape method, but it didn’t work for me, lol.

@xcaliburG37S 6 лет назад

Tiffany Dawn , your very brave to do so. Glad it worked for you. 👍😎

@MamiBoricuaNYC 13 лет назад

Awesome tut! I'm guessing the alcohol maybe was for cleaning the center cap to ensure the velcro thingy would stick on well.

@etregoning787 5 лет назад

I tried gorilla tape cuz the store didnt have the good velcro, but unfortunately it didnt work. Went to target today and I ended up getting command strip velcro because it claimed a stronger hold than the velcro (16lbs vs 10lbs) and that didnt work either. Might be because my caps are engraved in the center so theres not as much surface to stick... gonna try to do it on the edge later

@TravisWalls1 11 лет назад

I'm thinking there has to be some way to get them off using a suction cup (I'm thinking maybe a radar detector or GPS windshield mount) to pull them off. Then you can use something you already own and there should be no residue left behind. I'm looking into this because I want to get rid of the Ford caps on my Mustang wheels, but I don't feel like taking all my wheels off to do it.

@eurosoe 11 лет назад

LOL awesome. sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ones. Thanks for posting this video.

@christheguy5554 2 года назад

Cool, easy removal for track days

@jaynehathaway3717 10 лет назад

it actually doesn't work for GPS on the dash, because if it's in the sun, which it is at some point, the heat from the sun makes the adhesive gooey, and if you attach a GPS (I have a Garmin Nuvi), the weight of the GPS makes it slide down from where you've got it stuck because the sun is melting the adhesive. Did that.

@suckmybigbootsa 12 лет назад

Your right, anyone know were i can get my hands on some TRD wheel caps??

@JackHisGuitar 12 лет назад

is it possible to replace the center cap without removing the wheel? or it doesnt work that way?

@zachsnow3413 11 лет назад

Or just go to your local discount tire and take advantage of their free rotations and ask them to pop the center caps out and leave them off. Most people need their tires rotated anyway.

@matthewjgoldstein 4 года назад

Do we think double-sided tape (the thick spongy kind, not scotch tape ha) would be strong enough to do this? Or is there something special or stronger about the Velcro adhesive?

@xcaliburG37S 4 года назад

Sorry I missed Post. I choose it because it was a 3M product with strong adhesion meant to hold weight vs tape its usually stronger sticking power. But you could try 3m duct tape or any tape is worth a try.

@shakaarawak 11 лет назад

Not bad! I used the screwdriver method, this is much better! Thanks

@MOAB-UT 7 месяцев назад

Damage?

@stwhite5135 4 года назад

Thank you.

@xcaliburG37S 4 года назад

Your welcome! 😎👍

@bradburypound6023 10 лет назад

Thanks for this man, much appreciated!

@D332Fr3sh 11 лет назад

thanks i just brought a mustang v6 off craigslist and somebody put cobra caps on the wheels

@0128reg 13 лет назад

I have those rims too XIX on my G37s, and had to use wheel spacers in order for the rims to fit over the calipers, did you have to do the same?

@butterfinqersnkiDd 10 лет назад

maybe a suction cup can be used. i havent tried it yet

@Jojoie 6 лет назад

Thanks bro, that was the bees knees

@_jstatic 11 лет назад

I stuck a utility knife in the side and popped right off but left tiny scratch marks

@xcaliburG37S 13 лет назад

@JohnyGuidzz Thanks! About $1600. Yeah the new 5.0 is Faster and can be modded out for more power for less if thats more your game. As for looks, the G IMO has it in looks outside and inside.

@wilfredopacheco6730 8 лет назад

Does the alcohol take off the glue on the caps.

@xcaliburG37S 8 лет назад

+Wilfredo Pacheco , No its for cleaning the surface before you stick the tape on. To get the glue of the cap, use the adhesion backing of the tape and dab on it to lift the glue.

@ahalstead01 7 лет назад

NOTE: DO NOT try this if you have caps that have emblems, or raised surface within the center piece. For this to work, it must have a complete flat surface to properly work. I tried the Scotch 3M as well as some standard Walmart brand and both did not work.

@xcaliburG37S 7 лет назад

Sorry it didn't work for you dude. The center caps in the video actually have a recessed logo. In other words its not flush, but it did work for me since its only like 1/16th of an inch recessed. Some caps do have a big extended logo and it may not work as you said for those types.

@jensvielmann7662 6 лет назад

Mine has some raised surfaces as well... still I ll give it a try. I tryed with some lesser sticking tape even before i saw this video. Unsuccessfully. But their is no logical reason it should not work, if you find tape that sticks well enough.

@johnnyv2032 7 лет назад

Awesome hack man, worked like a charm! Thank you!

@policeaddict 5 лет назад

Can someone put a link to it

@mariomaciel4745 5 лет назад

Thanks 4 the tip. Nice video.

@Coletrain92 5 лет назад

Hero. Saved me so much time lol

@slomofo562 3 года назад

Interesting..... I just took the phone mount off of my dashboard and used the suction cup to pull my caps off.

@911aDay 13 лет назад

YOU ROCK !!!!! Great simple video THANKS MAN!!

@TheDictated 12 лет назад

I just used shipping tape M3 it worked fine thank you for the idea though great video!!!

@coolct89 13 лет назад

Would this work on my OEM WHeel cap? I have a Genesis Coupe.

@youngem_in_em6325 8 лет назад

sorry, but where can i get this scotch?

@andrewdc1 6 лет назад

You sir are a genius

@xcaliburG37S 6 лет назад

Your welcome Andrew! Glad it helped you out.

@ausingtv 3 года назад

Great idea

@chaman9142 10 лет назад

Worked very well. Thanks.

@DST2223 13 лет назад

what was the alcohol for lol?

@jShonellBell 8 лет назад

are center caps typically the same size. or should I measure before I purchase

@MIZKable 8 лет назад

+Jadriene Robinson They are all different. Just make sure to u knw

@coltonmandell4829 7 лет назад

They come in a few sizes. You're best off measuring before you buy.

@djakademkspack6597 7 лет назад

Colton Mandell measure with what

@TigOlBitties0000 6 лет назад

Djakademks Pack Deez Nuts, what the fuck do you think?

@latemajority5136 5 лет назад

Yes. this is gonna help: www.rhinotuning.com/help/how-to-measure-the-wheel-center-caps_h0027.html

@xcaliburG37S 13 лет назад

@coolct89 I'd think so! I haven't tried on any stock caps but I'm quite sure it will work no issues.

@C0rs098 9 лет назад

That's so sick haha good job man

@lifewiththelewises 12 лет назад

Thanks! Worked like a charm!

@Spade080 12 лет назад

Got the idea from this video but really you should have just tried to use whatever tape you've got at home. Used spare duct tape and worked well

@xcaliburG37S 13 лет назад

@MamiBoricuaNYC @DST2223 @kpdunphy LOL! Yeah true sorry I forgot to mention the alcohol is for cleaning the surface before you apply the tape.

@ScreamingEagleFTW 4 года назад

if your caps are painted will it pull the paint off?

@xcaliburG37S 4 года назад

Depends on how well it was prepped before painted. If not prepped well could rip the paint right off. Especially if its 3M or Gorilla brands.

@justinwhitesel 10 лет назад

So this worked for 3 of my wheels but the 4th will not budge whatsoever. There is now a ton of residue / pieces of fastener / glue / etc on that cap and I'm at the point of trying anything to get it out (without taking off the wheel). Any insight as to why this worked on 3 wheels but not the 4th? ...And the tension ring isn't 100% necessary, right?

@drmdtsap1 10 лет назад

The tension ring is absolutely neccessary, if you dont want to loose your cap wheel..

@bobv2247 9 лет назад

I must have used the wrong Velcro, all I got when I yanked was a fitful of velcro

@fcallez781 8 лет назад

u and i both

@fotoulis88 6 лет назад

Nice idea but , does the tape come off the cap afterwards without damaging it?? I m having two types of caps and I need a change without damaging them

@xcaliburG37S 6 лет назад

fotoulis88 , yo the adhesive can be removed by using the existing tapes adhesive dabbling it will stick the caps left over adhesive to the tape.