Date:         Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:16:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Plastic wheel covers
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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Van Café, $18/ea.
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_701_1080/center-cap-for-alloy-wheels.html
GoWesty, $17/ea. http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_category.php?id=344
Bus Depot, $15/ea http://www.busdepot.com/251601171

Yeah, when they get old, they fall off.  Buying new caps is way cheaper than
buying new wheels. (You might search thesamba.com for used ones it $40 is
too much.) For refinish, Superclean followed by one of the specialized wheel
restoration paints. (I use NAPA Chevrolet engine silver.)

Jim



-----Original Message-----
From: PB
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: [VANAGON] Plastic wheel covers

What's your take on plastic wheel covers.  I have stock 14" wheels; 2 are
missing the center hub.  I am not willing to spring for fancy new wheels.
(I'd rather put that $$$ int other upgrades.)  I could clean up my old
ones and try to find center hubs.  (I will be having the corner damage
repaired when I resolve the settlement with the insurance co.)

Do plastic wheel covers generally fall off or get damaged easily?
Patti
90 Westy Automatic
This is what my wheels look like
<http://s74.photobucket.com/user/edtech2000/media/WestyAccident2015-02-19164956.jpg.html>
.

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