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Old 04-11-2024, 04:03 PM   #10
cjshaker
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Default Re: Removing caps on '37 hubcaps?

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Originally Posted by hotcoupe View Post
I concur with what jimTN said , don't apply a lot of paint to the portion of the hubcap where the stainless steel cap goes on. I have used Variprime, made by Du Pont. Place the carbon steel in the freezer overnight and heat the stainless in the oven @ 200° for 20 minutes, it will slip right on.
Hope this helps,
Tom

Thanks for that suggestion. Heating and cooling parts to mate them is a long practiced good idea, so long as I don't over cook it. That would ruin the flavor.
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