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Another Center Cap Option

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by xamnosidda, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. xamnosidda

    xamnosidda Junior Member

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    I've read through a lot of the center cap posts and also decided to get the cheap electric box caps from Lowe's.

    I'm surprised I haven't seen this option before, but I noticed that the Toyota logo comes off of the hub caps. After cutting the tabs off I tested gluing one to a Lowe's center cap with Gorilla Glue.

    After about an hour drying I tested how secure it was. It doesn't sit flush, but is still very secure. I put one of these on the front right wheel to see if it would withstand a drive. 55 miles later, and after a big downpour I can report that the logo is still there and very secure.

    Just another cheap option. What do you guys think?
     

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    clever.
     
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    Funny you mention this, it is exactly what I did. I used a glue gun, but want to buy something a little heavier to secure the logo to the seal. I plan on selling the hubcaps on ebay.
     
    #3 socaljohn, Sep 10, 2011
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    You may be able to get the small Circle-T emblems from a local hubcap
    shop and keep your OEM wheel covers in pristine condition...
    and at no cost to you! :rockon:

    A while back I wanted a few of the smallest Circle-T badges from the
    earlier Toyoya wheel covers. I waited patiently to find one of the
    correct wheel covers on the side of the road...
    but after 2 or 3 months I was getting more than a little frustrated. :mad:

    Then I passed a used/abused hubcap shop and a light went on!
    In the shop I discovered that a whole wheel cover would cost $25.
    Then I asked if I could buy just the emblem. The desk person reached
    down and brought out a coffee cup full of different sized Circle-T
    emblems that they routinely removed from wheel covers that were
    too badly scuffed/cracked to resell.

    They offered as many as I wanted for free. For as much as I wanted
    them, and to reward premier customer service, I gave them $1 apiece.
    The transaction was completed with both parties more than happy.
    :cheer2:
     
    #4 Rokeby, Sep 11, 2011
  5. xamnosidda

    xamnosidda Junior Member

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    It's been over 500 miles and the Gorilla Glue has held strong. My test period is over; I'll do the same with the remaining 3 wheels.

    Anybody else try it?
     
    #5 xamnosidda, Sep 16, 2011
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