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SL113fan
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Safest hubcap removal tool?
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July 12, 2004, 05:38:22 »
I was surprised not to find anything in the archives on this subject: What is the safest tool to use for removing the hubcaps? Mercedes manuals show the end of the lug wrench as the choice tool; however, I feel that this could deform the hubcap should any of the clips stick. Wood seems like a better choice, but then again these hubcaps appear delicate.
Thx.
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Douglas
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July 12, 2004, 08:19:00 »
I just yank them off by hand.
Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220
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July 12, 2004, 10:56:48 »
I have alloys, but you might want to try a carpet installation tool. Looks like a wide chisel and they come in a very hard plastic. I saw them at the Home Depot tool rental counter for sale. Might work nicely. I used the lug wrench when I had the hub caps and was careful.
Shawn Rock
Philly, PA USA
1968 280 SL 4 speed
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rwmastel
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Re: Safest hubcap removal tool?
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July 12, 2004, 12:22:17 »
Are you talking about the early 2-piece caps or the later 1-piece caps?
Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420
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hauser
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Re: Safest hubcap removal tool?
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July 12, 2004, 12:34:05 »
I believe 113Fan is talking about his 1970 280sl
. I do the same as Doug, I pull mine off. It gets easier with practice especially putting them back on
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1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.
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Cees Klumper
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Re: Safest hubcap removal tool?
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July 12, 2004, 14:55:11 »
I pull mine off with a large screwdriver most of the time. I installed all-new retainer clips so they fit on really tight. I would not worry about damaging them this way though, I think they are quite tough.
Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic
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