bB2NER

I was leary on how well those would stay on. They looked hot.
Have you tried to get a replacemnet from the place you got them? Is there anything that could be done to make them more secure?

xdorkx

Just picked up 1 cap from napa today, they ordered 6, i'll pick up probalby 5 of them tomorrow in case i need extras. :-)
Also ordered some trim rings on ebay, and chrome tire nozel screw things too...might as well blink my steelies too :-)

pics to come in a week or so

bB2NER

Polish the center caps with Mother metal polish and then clear them. They will stay nice for a long time like that. Also use some black 3M trim adhesive when you mount them to keep them from falling off.
Please post up some pics of the finished results.

xdorkx

When you say "clear them", do you mean add clear coat, or just wipe off the polish? LOL< anyways, should have everything on within a week I'd imagine...thanks :-P

bB2NER

I mean after you polish them, wipe them with some rubbing alcohol and spray them with heat resistant clear spray paint. I actually dipped mine in automotive clearcoat and let then dry. It will keep them from rusting and retain the shine far longer. Hope this helps.

xdorkx

Awesome thanks. Can I do the same with the rings? I got aluminum ones off ebay, they should be here within a week, depending on how quick the shipping is.

So, checlklist:
Rubbing Alc
Heat Resistant Clear Spray Paint
Black 3m Trim Adhesive (on the inside i'd assume).

Hmm ok, ty :-)

bB2NER

Not sure about aluminum trim rings? Never heard of them. I got polised stainless ones. If they are aluminum just repolish them with Mothers and wax them. They should stay nice for a long time. I only cleared the caps cause they are bare steel.

On the adhesive just a small bead around the edge where they contact the rim will do. Plus with it being black it will bled in and not be noticeable.

xdorkx

Cool cool ,thanks again Jeff. :-) I'm geting the caps tomorrow, but wont have the lugs and trim rings till the ebay peeps ship em...so stay tuned for pics once i have it all up :-)

Thanks again,

-Jeff

mk6111

I originally bought my tercel caps from a scionlife member, and he's all out. I was thinking about attatching some semi-high strength magnets to the inside of the cap. I might also just try some tape on the inside rim. The problem with them is that; a) the lug nuts on the xB don't line up with the tercel cap covers and b) they cap only comes in contact with the wheel in one spot, and it's very little contact at that.

bB2NER

I thought the tercels had the same lug pattern size. My bad.
I've seen them at some places used tho but can't remember the site off hand.

mk6111

They do have the same pattern, but the lugs just don't want to fit and stay in 'em. Same pattern; different lug size. (I think... Correct me if I'm wrong)

flipguy206

I joined the trim ring bandwagon. probably won't get center caps. Just wanted to dress it up a bit until I can afford rims.

bB2NER

Oh, ok got ya. Any way to find out what size they came with stock to help them fit better?

xdorkx

Looks good flipguy! I would have got these if i knew i could get them off ebay for 22 bucks, a year ago, lol..i always see em for 20 bucks each, etc..

cant wait till i get mine in a few days

xdorkx

Damn, well I got them today and put them on, along with the cneter caps. I'm still waiting for my set of all Chrome lugs, and Chrome tire valve covers.
But I've got to say, holy CRAP this is my car? look at the far away pictures, actually looks like rims. LOL

I don't think I've been this excited over 30-40 bucks in a long time. Yeah, well worth the 30-40 for the whole set up and way cheaper than wheels!






__________________

bB2NER

It is an amazing tranformation over the stock caps. I still run my steelies set-up during the off season.
Yours look really nice whith the lowered stance!!! Who says ya gotta spend big bucks? LOL

xdorkx

Thank you thank you, yeah i've got it lowered and thick tires, so no gap in the wheels more or less, i was quite amazed how it came out!

Thanks! (Oh, the mothers worked perfectly!)

ZOMGXB

Looks great - I can't wait till my trim rings get here.

Sorry to ask this in two different threads, but those of you who've done it: was it worth it clearcoating your rims? I haven't done any research on what's involved in doing so, but frankly, I needs them to be SHINIES. :D

bB2NER

As long as the black is intact the clear will shiney them up. Just make sure to wipe them down good with rubbing alcohol and paper towel so the clear sticks good. Also start with 2 lighter coats to prevent drips/runs.

konsumer

does anyone else have an issue with the trim rings "clicking" while you are driving?