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15" rim center caps

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Lucifer, Jun 23, 2017.

  1. Lucifer

    Lucifer Senior Member

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    So, after buying center caps a few times and getting 17" rim caps due to deceptive techniques, I went to a (Home Depot) box store and got 1 1/2" electrical box punch outs, the 16 Prius four and now the 17 Prius prime rim center holes are just a bit bigger than the 1 1/2" knock outs, buttt, having a roll of plumbers nylon tape on hand and winding it around each cap 3-4 times, they slide into place and are stable. 1.09$ each.

    As I now have two sets of centercaps with Toyota emblems for 17" wheels, well, anyone interested can glom them for a dance and a song, and a little postage, but anyone with 15" wheels has a viable inexpensive option.
     
    #1 Lucifer, Jun 23, 2017
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    joachimz Senior Member

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    Pics? of your DIY ...
     
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    #3 Lucifer, Jun 25, 2017
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    Inexpensive solution. Glad you had to wrap the nylon tape around. I'd make sure the 7 or so steel tabs on the back side are not touching the aluminum wheel or galvanic corrosion could happen.

    I admire your ingenuity. I have been searching for similar tight fitting repurposed ornaments made of plastic but have not found the right thing yet.
     
    #4 Gen 3 for me, Jun 28, 2017
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    Is it ok if you leave it exposed? (I took off the hubcaps an hour after I bought my prime)

    My gas Station has unlimited touch less car washes so in the 10 days I’ve had the car it’s gotten about 5 washes (hence why I’m asking)
     
    #5 dame94, Aug 21, 2018
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