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    Factory Center caps..

    Any suggestions for fixing loose center caps? They just seem to spin and are loose. Is this common? I have 3 that are loose and one that is not. Hoping to find a solution before I loose 'em. Quite 'spensive from what I see if and when you do find 'em.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drj02 View Post
    Any suggestions for fixing loose center caps? They just seem to spin and are loose. Is this common? I have 3 that are loose and one that is not. Hoping to find a solution before I loose 'em. Quite 'spensive from what I see if and when you do find 'em.
    Pull 'em off and wrap a couple rounds of tape around the outside of the tabs and then press them back in, should take care of the problem.

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    remove them, remove the metal ring, heat the plastic fingers up and spread them out a little. put the metal ring back on and pop them back in. should work great
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    Thanks! I'll try it and keep you posted on my success.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SC Cheesehead View Post
    Pull 'em off and wrap a couple rounds of tape around the outside of the tabs and then press them back in, should take care of the problem.
    My same method!!!....

    Quote Originally Posted by ImpalaSlayer View Post
    remove them, remove the metal ring, heat the plastic fingers up and spread them out a little. put the metal ring back on and pop them back in. should work great
    The correct method!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    My same method!!!....



    The correct method!!!
    I tried the rhythm method.


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    Coax Seal from Radio Shack....like silly puddy. Place a little dab
    at 12 and 6. Problem solved.!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merc-O-matic View Post
    Coax Seal from Radio Shack....like silly puddy. Place a little dab
    at 12 and 6. Problem solved.!

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    Do WHAT with a seal???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merc-O-matic View Post
    Coax Seal from Radio Shack....like silly puddy. Place a little dab
    at 12 and 6. Problem solved.!
    I used a similar trick using a 2-part epoxy that my dad's work makes. Works awesome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CBT View Post
    I tried the rhythm method.
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