Center Caps

Stocker · 03-24-08, 01:49 PM

I'm looking for a few (2,3, or 4) center caps for the wheels on my '87 coupe. Mine look like they've been down 500 miles of bad roads. I think it would be better to replace them than to try and re-paint them. Anyone who has put on after-market wheels have a set of center caps they would part with? None of the hubcap places in the Dallas area have any to sell. Well, one guy did, but, he wanted $80 for 4. Had to pass that offer up.

kclegend77 · 03-24-08, 02:39 PM

have you checked ebay yet?

pacallen · 03-24-08, 04:10 PM

eBay or junkyards is where I always snag em... $80 for 4 is ridiculous. Do you have the shiny or matte finish? If you have the shiny finish, I believe the caps from the G2 Legend and Vigor also fit.

murderotica · 03-24-08, 07:00 PM

I have 4. =]

Stocker · 03-24-08, 07:00 PM

Mine are the matte finnish. And, by the way, what's the best way to repaint the black Acura logo on them? Tiny brush and magnifying glass? Or, spray them with black lacquer and wipe off the overspray? Seems they would be hard to tape off before spraying.

murderotica · 03-24-08, 07:07 PM

Repainting that is going to be a challenge.
I'd recommend you tape the whole thing off (masking tape is perfect), then use an exacto-blade to trace the letter.

So you need 4 matte-finish centre caps? Let me check real quick.

pacallen · 03-24-08, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murderotica

I have 4. =]

Well since he doesn't need em (and if you're selling them), how much?

Someone jacked a couple of mine so I've got a mix-and-match assortment right now and was actually about to pick a few up off eBay.

Stocker · 03-24-08, 07:27 PM

Murderotica,

Check your PM's about the caps. And, mine got ripped off (2) at a mall parking lot, in broad daylight. Since then, I've kind of mix-n-matched. Got stung on e-bay when I bought a set of 4. 3 of 'em had broken spring holders on the back and the 4th was scratched beyond repair. Of course, the guy I bought them from never answered my e-mails and all I could do was leave him some nasty feedback.

murderotica · 03-25-08, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacallen

Well since he doesn't need em (and if you're selling them), how much?

I'm assuming you need gloss finish? PM me an offer for the set.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

Check your PM's about the caps...the guy I bought them from never answered my e-mails and all I could do was leave him some nasty feedback.

You have PM.
That's wack... I hate bad transactions.

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90Legend L · 03-25-08, 06:05 PM

Stocker, I've been thinking about the whole Acura lettering problem on these center caps for a while. I think I have a solution. Use an adhesive vinyl sticker. There are places that sell Acura decals on ebay. I got some recently for my fog light covers. Just need to find the right color and size. I wouldn't bother trying to mask and paint. That is just too much effort. Good luck.

Ophidian · 03-28-08, 06:42 PM

I also have a couple center caps that I could sell if someone wants/needs them...will also be selling my OEM wheels off my G1 coupe as I found a mint set..mine now aren't perfect but still are pretty good...PM me if interested...sorry to thread-jack...

03-24-08, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stocker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Car 1: 1987 Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Center Caps I'm looking for a few (2,3, or 4) center caps for the wheels on my '87 coupe. Mine look like they've been down 500 miles of bad roads. I think it would be better to replace them than to try and re-paint them. Anyone who has put on after-market wheels have a set of center caps they would part with? None of the hubcap places in the Dallas area have any to sell. Well, one guy did, but, he wanted $80 for 4. Had to pass that offer up.

03-24-08, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
pacallen ------------------------- Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,691 Car 1: '89 LS Coupe (5 speed) iTrader: (0)	eBay or junkyards is where I always snag em... $80 for 4 is ridiculous. Do you have the shiny or matte finish? If you have the shiny finish, I believe the caps from the G2 Legend and Vigor also fit. __________________ SOLD: '87 Auto Sedan (12/31/2003)

03-28-08, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ophidian Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA. USA Posts: 909 Car 1: 90 LS Coupe 5speed iTrader: (8)	I also have a couple center caps that I could sell if someone wants/needs them...will also be selling my OEM wheels off my G1 coupe as I found a mint set..mine now aren't perfect but still are pretty good...PM me if interested...sorry to thread-jack... __________________ 35% Tint MA 6.5" front Cold Air Intake H.O. Alternator Eclipse AVN6610 JL Audio A4300 amp Focal Access 6x9's rear Stromung muffler from GB Clifford Matrix 50.5x alarm Waiting to be installed: Front strut tower bar Orion HCCA 2100 amp 2 12" Cadence Daytona competition subs

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03-24-08, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
kclegend77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 328 Car 1: 1990 Acura Legend L Car 2: 1984 Jeep Cherokee Car 3: 90 chevy 2500forsale iTrader: (1)	have you checked ebay yet?

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Stocker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Car 1: 1987 Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Mine are the matte finnish. And, by the way, what's the best way to repaint the black Acura logo on them? Tiny brush and magnifying glass? Or, spray them with black lacquer and wipe off the overspray? Seems they would be hard to tape off before spraying.

03-24-08, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stocker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Car 1: 1987 Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Murderotica, Check your PM's about the caps. And, mine got ripped off (2) at a mall parking lot, in broad daylight. Since then, I've kind of mix-n-matched. Got stung on e-bay when I bought a set of 4. 3 of 'em had broken spring holders on the back and the 4th was scratched beyond repair. Of course, the guy I bought them from never answered my e-mails and all I could do was leave him some nasty feedback.

03-25-08, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
90Legend L Legend driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 135 Car 1: 1990 Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2000 Accord Car 3: 2005 Odyssey iTrader: (0)	Stocker, I've been thinking about the whole Acura lettering problem on these center caps for a while. I think I have a solution. Use an adhesive vinyl sticker. There are places that sell Acura decals on ebay. I got some recently for my fog light covers. Just need to find the right color and size. I wouldn't bother trying to mask and paint. That is just too much effort. Good luck.

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