Custom Center Caps for Porsche Wheel [from CAD, prototyping to finish]

[RichRobby]

And another.....pity the bolts are a bit of a mess. Think I need some paint on them. Maybe black for a bit of contrast and to match the recently painted side vents.


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[Nine8Six]

Those are surely big and busy bolts! I'm currently working on a project using a lot of M1 and M2... those mini hex head screws. Screws are a marvel... I almost love screws.

Moving those pics below across, my my self Those wheels are alive man, they have an upgraded soul, a story to read and feature to bling! Although not as important as screws, wheels still deserve some love and care

Well done to you if you ask me, nice add-on for wheels and surprisingly looking nicely balanced on your speed roasdter. Not bad at all

Originally Posted by RichRobby

So, here they are fitted. What's the verdict?

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[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

Got my confirmation email that it shipped yesterday as well!
But the tracking says status not available, probably just isn't available "YET".
Thanks again Fred!

Hey Randy, yea I can see them live here at my end. Might take a few days to reg in usps dunno, wouldn't worry bud. I appreciate reading between the lines though, I know you are waiting impatiently for those customs you've asked for.

My apologies if this took longer than advertised. To you and also to everyone here.

[RichRobby]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Those are surely big and busy bolts! I'm currently working on a project using a lot of M1 and M2... those mini hex head screws. Screws are a marvel... I almost love screws.

Moving those pics below across, my my self Those wheels are alive man, they have an upgraded soul, a story to read and feature to bling! Although not as important as screws, wheels still deserve some love and care

Well done to you if you ask me, nice add-on for wheels and surprisingly looking nicely balanced on your speed roasdter. Not bad at all

So aren't they standard wheel bolts?
Anyway, I will try the paint finish first and if not right seek advice on the best looking replacements.
We keep adding these refinements to our cars, and I've only had it 12 months so onwards and upwards.

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[Nine8Six]

yea those are the standard Porsche lugs. You can't paint those but can clean them real good from time to time with a rotary steel wheel, or a hand SS brush, if you almost love screws too! They come back to life with little effort.

I covered mine with little black plastic hex caps I got for $1. I cover the inner wall surfaces of those caps with grease using my finger, leaving about 0.5 thick of grease in there. Those sit quite tight onto the hex head and lugs behind stays nicely protected and clean.

[Dubaday]

Not even worried about it bud, I know it'll get here eventually.
btw, it now says accepted and currently in china

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

My apologies if this took longer than advertised. To you and also to everyone here.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by RichRobby

So, here they are fitted. What's the verdict?

Did you just throw them on randomly?!

The point of the crest should be pointing at the valve stem...or at least have them all oriented relatively the same.

Looks good, aside from that.

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Did you just throw them on randomly?!
The point of the crest should be pointing at the valve stem...or at least have them all in relatively the same position.

Looks good, aside from that.

Yep foot of crest pointing to the valve stem and the top of crest your locking nut

[RichRobby]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Did you just throw them on randomly?!

The point of the crest should be pointing at the valve stem...or at least have them all oriented relatively the same.

Looks good, aside from that.

Ahhh, didn't know that.
Anyway, I only just put them on so I put them vertical so that I could take the pictures for the forum post. Off to adjust them right now, they are able to be twisted whilst on.

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[fridsten]

Fred, you devil!
This is pure pornography. I can't wait to put them on my car. I just have to wash it first.
Oh, how do they withstand a pressure washer?

Edit: I was hesitant for a while, but now I'm glad I ordered them without engraving.

[Nine8Six]

Cool pics! I am so happy to hear you like them, thanks for the kind words bud.

Excellent question RE pressure washer. I don't know the answer so based on luck really. I am 100% certain it won't defect the anodizing in any way, that coating is so strong it even resist high speed flying gravel and sand. I'm worried about the crest though. Although they were coated with the same BASF coating used by automakers to coat headlights (and Skybreakers!), the problem is with the epoxy behind this crest.

The epoxy I've used has the exact same thermal expansion coefficient as aluminum, however this does not mean it is 'flexible'. So... too much pressure on the crest and it could/will deform - weakening the epoxy bond. (my guess)

So in all, yea you can still use the pressure washer, just keep the nozzle at about 15~30cm distance to the crest and all should be bling'ing for a long time.

[BruceH]

Personally, I would never use a pressure washer on these cars, or any car. Too many ways for things to go wrong in a hurry

[Nine8Six]

Captain, I'll take your word for it. Culprit myself, got that little yellow Karcher that can blast off oil and muds pretty quickly. Never I had to worry about getting the nozzle too close to the paint job... just because these things never happens, right!? watch out for rubber seals I've been warned by my kind and intrigued neighbor once - I was so 'weaponized' with my Karcher that day.

you'r right, these thing can be brutal, so fun also loll

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Captain, I'll take your word for it. Culprit myself, got that little yellow Karcher that can blast off oil and muds pretty quickly. Never I had to worry about getting the nozzle too close to the paint job... just because these things never happens, right!? watch out for rubber seals I've been warned by my kind and intrigued neighbor once - I was so 'weaponized' with my Karcher that day.

you'r right, these thing can be brutal, so fun also loll

I have the yellow Karcher as well, fantastic washer but one false move or maybe an adult beverage or two before hand, and........

[Jgkram]

Ok, I'll go ahead and say this for those of us that missed out on this round of caps. When by gosh will you be making more Fred? I know you keep a lot of irons in the fire but...PLEASE. Count me in now.

[sksc]

Yeah I missed the first wave.......
Any plans to produce more?
Put me on the list

[Fintro11]

Hey Fred, any tips on removing the Center cap without damaging that I could pass on to my tire shops in the future

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

Ok, I'll go ahead and say this for those of us that missed out on this round of caps. When by gosh will you be making more Fred? I know you keep a lot of irons in the fire but...PLEASE. Count me in now.

Originally Posted by sksc

Yeah I missed the first wave.......
Any plans to produce more?
Put me on the list

I'll see if I can be faster than the eBay folks who copy these things. Normally you see these things appearing on eBay 1~2 months later. Or could be faster.. they have the complete DIY here to follow

At the moment my machines are taken and set-up to do projectors. I have one job after that for a fine and kind customer in the UK, and only then I can have the machines back to run a small batch of those again. We'll see, certainly won't be before late summer I'm sure :/

Wish I had the dosh to buy more CNC machines :/ It is what it is I guess... so poor... lolll

Originally Posted by Fintro11

Hey Fred, any tips on removing the Center cap without damaging that I could pass on to my tire shops in the future

Buried galaxies away, in a thread somewhere, I found the answer for you Martin. Linking you up instead of re-typing
Custom Center Caps for Porsche Wheel [from CAD, prototyping to finish]

[fridsten]

I washed the car and installed mine today. Very happy with the look. Need to do something about the bolts, though... 😝

[Nine8Six]

Thanks brother, those are already fine wheels but even better now! Bet they look just amazing in person

I'd love to see pics of your cars outdoor from time to time. Let me know if friends and folks likes them etc. Always good to see and hear