Wheel Covers using bicycler DIY ...

[Christ]

Originally Posted by cfg83

I agree. You can cut the plastic so that there is no overlap, but then you have a long seam for air to get in.

In terms of wear, that's why I only ever do one wheel at a time. Not gonna waste effort on a bad design. I will report on damage to the cover as/if it happens.

CarloSW2

Super glue? Seems like you could just paste some glue over it and smooth it out with a tongue depressor to get rid of the overlap necessary... or taper both edges of the pie cut to fit together, then glue them before installation.

AAMOF, if you're careful about where you make the pie-cut, and you're using corrugated plastic, you can just stick a couple plastic pins in the corrugation to hold the pieces together.

[cfg83]

Christ -

Originally Posted by Christ

Super glue? Seems like you could just paste some glue over it and smooth it out with a tongue depressor to get rid of the overlap necessary... or taper both edges of the pie cut to fit together, then glue them before installation.

AAMOF, if you're careful about where you make the pie-cut, and you're using corrugated plastic, you can just stick a couple plastic pins in the corrugation to hold the pieces together.

Yes, you could also cut a small pie piece that you use as a base (on the back) to glue the cut edges together.

I didn't use coroplast because I liked the thinness of the plastic sign. I speculated coroplast wouldn't bend as well (probably not true for this application, but that's how my brain works). I also don't like cutting curves in coroplast. Gluing coroplast together with pins is a cool idea, though. Gonna save that idea for later.

Right now I'm happy with the results. The real test will be my commute to work.

CarloSW2

[RandomFact314]

Yeah I have never thought of using zip ties to hold stuff on like that, maybe I will put some full moons on my car now, or a some grill blocks. I didn't want to before but zip ties are so easy to remove...

[Christ]

I think I might make some blackouts (Wheel covers) for my van if none of these trades go through... in fact, if none of the trades go through, I'm probably just going to start really working on aeromodding and converting to electric..

It'll become my project vehicle.

[cfg83]

Hello -

I realized I have another compromise option, so I did a Paint Shop mockup :


Because I have rear wheel skirts, the pointy top would be at risk of hitting the inside of the skirt. The following option would be clear of the skirt. The way things are connected, I think it would still be stable. This is also a version that could be left on during visits to my "Just Tires" store, the auto repair shop, and changing a flat on the road. The wheel is fully accessible for removal. I could still make a center-cap cover with a center bolt to cover the bolts on the center cap.

CarloSW2

[Christ]

You could keep the center cap open and epoxy on some flat plastic pieces to the caps of the plastic nuts, and cut small slots into them, so you can take them off with a screwdriver.

Less work, and probably just as aero (maybe .000001 different, maybe.)

[cfg83]

Christ -

Originally Posted by Christ

You could keep the center cap open and epoxy on some flat plastic pieces to the caps of the plastic nuts, and cut small slots into them, so you can take them off with a screwdriver.

Less work, and probably just as aero (maybe .000001 different, maybe.)

That's true. I will look at plastic cap hole cover thingys that might fit over them quite nicely.

I need that .000001 difference to make up for the Pokemon crap in my car, .

CarloSW2

[Christ]

Try Caplugs (Cap/Plugs) You can get them at NAPA, usually.

Also: Welcome To Caplugs

They can probably get you a cap that fits right into your center cap's hole. I just don't know if they'd sell only 16 of them... then again, if they can give you a part number, you can get them (again) from NAPA.

[cfg83]

Christ -

Ok. I'll check Caplugs out too. I like the Vinyl Hex Caps. I could find a perfect fit and put a "flat cap hat" on that, hee hee hee.

CarloSW2

[Christ]

Originally Posted by cfg83

Christ -

Ok. I'll check Caplugs out too. I like the Vinyl Hex Caps. I could find a perfect fit and put a "flat cap hat" on that, hee hee hee.

CarloSW2

Ya know, those plastic lugnut covers make great mounting locations, too.