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
This doesn't work on my centre caps (OZ Racing). I think it's because they are slightly 'domed'. Nothing wrong with the suction cup it works fine on any other flat surface. Very frustrating.
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!
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.
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!!! ;)
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 🤷🏾♂️
Thanks, those are my old wheels. Lexani's here www.customwheelsexpress.com/discontinued-custom-wheels-lexani-lexani-lss-10-gloss-black-machined-stainless-steel-chrome-lip-p-709.html
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.
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?
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.
It will work on any wheel center cap so long as its not rusted or seized on there. Try some good duct tape first, if not then you can use the velcro 3M.
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
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!
Why waist $$, just screw any old wood screw into the center of the cap and then pull on the screw, they will just pop straight out takes a few seconds to take out and replace each one
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.
hooosifa , of course. Thats why you use tape to get them off. If u dont care to reuse the caps, just drill a small hole and screw in a screw and yank them out.
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
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?
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!
+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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes about an hour. If your like me using a low profile jack on a car that sits less than 3 inches from the ground. If you have a lift and and airgun, go for it! If you think you can do all 4 in less than an hour, go for it! I'll still beat you using this method within 5 minutes.
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.
@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.
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!
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
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.
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!!
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.
So I’m definitely going to get some Velcro tomorrow!!!🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
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
Very welcome man! Glad it helped you out 😎👍
Very clever
Ron G
Man you saved me $100 bucks..Thanks!
This doesn't work on my centre caps (OZ Racing). I think it's because they are slightly 'domed'. Nothing wrong with the suction cup it works fine on any other flat surface. Very frustrating.
Nice alloys what they named thanks
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!
Your welcome, glad it helped.
Yes! Worked like a charm. Used Gorilla tape.
Glad it worked!
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.
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!!! ;)
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 😂🤘🏼
It worked on my aftermarket wheels. Which were almost impossible to get off, even with a flat head…. This is the only way
Your welcome man, glad it worked for you 😎👍
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 🤷🏾♂️
Nice wheels, what are they called?
Thanks, those are my old wheels. Lexani's here www.customwheelsexpress.com/discontinued-custom-wheels-lexani-lexani-lss-10-gloss-black-machined-stainless-steel-chrome-lip-p-709.html
Thanks for the link. I'm in the UK, the wheels look amazing, and thanks for taking the time to upload your video too 👍🏼
@@Tankmania3 your welcome!
Can someone put a link to it
Suction cup is the easiest
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.
Glad it worked for you. Yeah Duct tape and Gorilla tape seems to work too.
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?
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.
Can I get the link to that tape
You can use the precut 3 inch strips.
www.amazon.com/dp/B001LTTNOI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FF2S7VSBW6Z56Y0YHK7K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This failed completely on my Mercedes S500 but it was worth a try.
just close ur eyes while watching this video😳😩
if your caps are painted will it pull the paint off?
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.
Will this work on Avanti wheels?
It will work on any wheel center cap so long as its not rusted or seized on there. Try some good duct tape first, if not then you can use the velcro 3M.
Such an awesome method. Did this with my Subaru Outback today and worked great.
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
Very welcome man, happy it helped you out!
THANKS :)
Tried this on my 1LE today. Worked perfectly. Thanks!
Awesome man! Glad the trick helped!
does that work on mitsubishi center caps?
It will definitely will work
can i use this to any car that has removable cap? can i use this to remove my chevy cap?
Works with Duct tape as well. Thanks for the video!
Awesome, glad it helped!
I choose duct tape at home depot after reading this because it was cheaper. It didn't work. Stick with the heavy duty velcroe.
Yes...Thank you! If not too much to ask.... what mm diameter is the XIX center cap?
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!
Why waist $$, just screw any old wood screw into the center of the cap and then pull on the screw, they will just pop straight out takes a few seconds to take out and replace each one
so how hard was it to remove the velcro? gonna go get this fastener tomorrow to remove mine thanks.
The velcro will be easily removed. Trust the DIY video. Worked for me like a charm
is it possible to replace the center cap without removing the wheel? or it doesnt work that way?
Is that a Hubcap or a Rim ?
ummm..... what
This worked great!!!! We used the 99cent store stick on velcro and it worked like a charm. Thanks!!!!
You sir are a genius
Your welcome Andrew! Glad it helped you out.
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.
I am wanting to put center cap decals on my wheels. Will this pull the decal off?
Josh Craft , yes most likely. Especially the 3M.
sorry, but where can i get this scotch?
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
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.
Worked great to change the center caps on our ZR1. Thanks!
im kind of afraid to do it on my vette, like, it holds pretty good. i dont like the aftermarket center cap logo
Not bad! I used the screwdriver method, this is much better! Thanks
Damage?
what was the alcohol for lol?
Can you put them back on ? Or this it ruin it?
hooosifa , of course. Thats why you use tape to get them off. If u dont care to reuse the caps, just drill a small hole and screw in a screw and yank them out.
You are a genius,why I didn't come up with this idea earlier 😅
Glad it worked for you 😎👍
Your right, anyone know were i can get my hands on some TRD wheel caps??
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
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
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?
The tension ring is absolutely neccessary, if you dont want to loose your cap wheel..
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!
Saavey!
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?
Would this work on my OEM WHeel cap?
I have a Genesis Coupe.
Worked like a dream. Do it. So easy, no problem. This is why i love TH-cam
so what was the alcohol for ? Clean up of glue?
removing dirt so the velcro can stick better to the center cap
@@BoyzNAcne both
Does the alcohol take off the glue on the caps.
+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.
Wow! It worked....we used duck tape...and the alcohol...You saved us so much work!!! Many thanks!
workd a treatttt,,, one of the most helpful things ive evr found online lol
I’m confused bout the needing alcohol
Josh Lyles , its to clean surface before sticking tape too, i put it in description since i forgot to mention in video
a strong suction cup works great if the center caps are smooth
are center caps typically the same size. or should I measure before I purchase
+Jadriene Robinson They are all different. Just make sure to u knw
They come in a few sizes. You're best off measuring before you buy.
Colton Mandell measure with what
Djakademks Pack Deez Nuts, what the fuck do you think?
Yes. this is gonna help: www.rhinotuning.com/help/how-to-measure-the-wheel-center-caps_h0027.html
Awesome tut! I'm guessing the alcohol maybe was for cleaning the center cap to ensure the velcro thingy would stick on well.
Great video!
Dr Claw , thanks man!
maybe a suction cup can be used. i havent tried it yet
did u watch the video u commented on?
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?
Interesting..... I just took the phone mount off of my dashboard and used the suction cup to pull my caps off.
WOW that easy? lol being that its scotch brand, could i find it at like staples or something?
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
GREAT JOB MCGYVER!
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!
Brilliant. Worked like a charm. Need a new piece each time as the glue gets left behind on the old centre cap.
I stuck a utility knife in the side and popped right off but left tiny scratch marks
Good shit. Thanks brah!
Kathryn Ferguson , your welcome!
Can you show where I can buy the same scotch fastener exactly shown in the video? I have trouble finding it. thank you :)
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.
Cool, easy removal for track days
Thanks 4 the tip. Nice video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tiffany Dawn , your very brave to do so. Glad it worked for you. 👍😎
An hour to take 4 wheels off....?????
Yes about an hour. If your like me using a low profile jack on a car that sits less than 3 inches from the ground. If you have a lift and and airgun, go for it! If you think you can do all 4 in less than an hour, go for it! I'll still beat you using this method within 5 minutes.
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.
@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.
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!
Use a head screw dirver
Wtf ...stupid me take off the entire wheels6and pop it off
I am amazed how simple this looks. I may need to try in the future. thanks
Did you drink the rubbing alcohol after the video? Lol
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
you made my day :D :D
🤣😂😂
Lmao
LMAO....tonytober ....
Smart
Good job, I used a different sort of tape (actually half of a hook&loop adhesive fastener set) but it still did the job.
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.
Awesome! Glad it helped you Mike!
Didnt work
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.
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!!
Hero. Saved me so much time lol
Worked very well. Thanks.
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.
I followed the video but improvised with some gorilla tape, the center cap came off easy. Simple and no damage!
So this is how my hubcaps center were stolen in no time... :(
Anacleto Bermudez good idea I'm stealing some sick ones now hahaha
@@TrueNomadloco this guy lol
satisfying sound at 1:56
Han Yang , lol true! Great for a sound fx engineer! 👍😎