DIY: Center Cap Hub Rust Removal

[WoKKiE]

After I picked up my truck this past weekend. I noticed some rust on the center cap hubs. I know it’s pretty common but the OCD in me decided to take action. For those that want to remove it, it’s very easy. My preference was not to use a wire brush because it’s not as smooth of a finish like original.

The solution is to use a Scotch Bright Pad and a bit of elbow grease. You will need to cut the pad into 1” x 2” pieces. The reason for this dimension is so that it can slip inside of the hub since you do not need to remove your wheels for this process and it won’t stick out enough to mar your rims. Insert long length parallel with the wheel hub and rub in circular loops. Do it as much as you need and fit into crevices but the end product should leave you a hub that looks pretty much like new. Enjoy!

Before and after pics shown below.

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[Cboy7]

Looks great! Theres been some guys that have a file you can download and have a friend 3d print center caps and lug caps, or buy them as well.
But thats looking nice and clean. I cant wait to get mine and find things to do to it!

 

[WheresMyCybertruck]

Looks good, make sure you add some type of coating to prevent it from rusting again

 

[WoKKiE]

Yeah I’m actually in the process of painting some center caps. The ones in matte black on Amazon were all sold out so decided to buy the available silver ones and paint them. Will show you guys the finished product when I’m done.

 

[savagecabbage]

amazon had these for $18. I needed to use a heat gun to flare out the tabs but they fit really tight after the modification.

 

[WoKKiE]

amazon had these for $18. I needed to use a heat gun to flare out the tabs but they fit really tight after the modification.

Those caps look good but my preference is to have a design-less cap. What was the inner and outter dimensions of that cap you bought?

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