Is it just bonded on? really could do without fecking it up beyond repair trying to take it apart!!!
Fuel Cap Alloy Cover - How Does It Come Off?
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MrSimba
, Dec 11 2011 05:30 PM
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MrSimba
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 05:30 PM
Anyone removed all the plastic from the fuel cap? I know how to take the lock out but want to get it back to just the metal so it can be powder coated the same as the wheels will be this week.
Is it just bonded on? really could do without fecking it up beyond repair trying to take it apart!!!
Is it just bonded on? really could do without fecking it up beyond repair trying to take it apart!!!
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 05:41 PM
From what I remember reading, it's best to keep a key in it to stop it all pinging apart?
Id Start with that circlip on the base
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 05:43 PM
circlip just removes the lock from the unit 
and yes keep the key in!!!
really would like to separate the metal outer from the plastic inner.
Edit - managed it! 
and yes keep the key in!!!
really would like to separate the metal outer from the plastic inner.
Edit - managed it!
Edited by MrSimba, 11 December 2011 - 05:56 PM.
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 07:55 PM
really would like to separate the metal outer from the plastic inner.
Edit - managed it!
What's the trick to doing this? Is it bonded in any way? Thinking about doing this to mine so any advice would be welcome.
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 08:15 PM
What's the trick to doing this? Is it bonded in any way? Thinking about doing this to mine so any advice would be welcome.
really easy in the end!
remove the c-clip, put the (spare!) key in and remove the lock.
then get a very fine jewellers screwdriver and prise it between the plastic and the alloy and gently lift the plastic out, its not bonded in, its just a very tight 'friction' fit
Glad I got it out as Paul @ '1st Class Alloys' is going to 'shadow chrome' the cap & surround to match the alloys, collars & cuffs ect ect!!!
Edited by MrSimba, 11 December 2011 - 08:20 PM.
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