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As we all know, smooth hubcaps are just not available. Except, the spun Salt Flat disc caps for $100 a set. They're nice. However, not what I wanted.
So...
This is how I made a set of smooth covers for the Geo for just pennies.
Originally, I covered my existing hubcaps with duct tape.
Functional, yes...
However, butt ugly.
Also, heat and centrifugal force would work their magic slowly over time till it flew off.
It's time to do something different.
Tools and materials
Scissors
Electrical tape
Large black trash bag (heavy duty)
Step 1.
Remove hub caps from car. (duh)
Cut trash bag into squares a few inches larger than the cap.
(1 lg. bag will make six 13"-14" hubcap covers)
Place cut square and hub cap on a flat surface.
Start tucking the plastic under the wire on the cap.
Next, take the electrical tape and start to wrap around the cap in between the wire and the edge of the cap. Try to keep the plastic on the face tight as you slowly work your way around.
It will take several wraps to make it tight and wrinkle free. A extra set of hands would be helpful in getting the wrinkles out. Then, remove the excess plastic from the backside with scissors
(I did mine by myself, can you tell
)
Alright, here it is on the car.
Better.
However, plain...
So, I go with my inspiration. The VW XL1.
Some more tape and spray paint.
Tada...
Geo XL1
If you squint real hard, they look a
little like the VW.
So far I have put about 2,000 miles on them with minimal problems.
(one or two need a little tightening)
I know they're cheesy...
But, they work and for the cost, they're hard to beat.
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