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whats the best way to keep firebird center caps on rim?

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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 02:08 AM
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whats the best way to keep firebird center caps on rim?

i bought a set a couple years ago and they all fell off except for one.....i got another set (used) and painted them silver to match my new formula rims that are on my car....well i dont want them to fall off so what could i do....i thought about using some kinda of epoxy or something but then i was wondering how i woudl get it off if the paint chipped and i had to repaint them.....does anyone else have this problem and has a good fix.....thanks
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 04:04 AM
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they're supposed to have a metal circular clip inside the cap that prevents 'em from falling out when they're on the rim.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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on mine without the metal clip I used black rtv and it works great
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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Try using clear, weather-proof outdoor caulking. Make sure you let it dry before driving though. Hot glue gun might work also.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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I used to use a layer of RTV on too with my old T/A. It worked pretty well.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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what is rtv?
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