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Old 01-22-2021, 02:36 PM   #11
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Default Re: Advice on restoring hub caps

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Originally Posted by hotcoupe View Post
Hello, i have restored several of that type of hubcap, to remove the S.S. skin (approx. 0.012" thick) i use a #60 drill bit and just pierce the carbon steel cap, apply high pressure air and the outer skin usually pops off. To re-install the outer cap, place the carbon steel cap in the freezer overnight and heat the S.S. cap to 250*, and the outer cap will slide right on.
Tom
Wow, thanks Tom, will give that a try!!!!
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