Chrome and Stainless Hubcap project

[Lane Ranger 11,057]

I want to thank Terry Dennis for making several sets of Wheel Horse logo decals to be applied on some new Chrome (12 inch which is actually a 10 inch cap on a 12 inch wheel) ) and Stainless (8 inch) hubcaps I have (given to me by a good friend) that we thought would look better with the Wheel Horse logo on them like the original old style hubcaps.

 

The true test of this special project will be in time as the caps get older and the UV rays, wear and tear work on the hubcaps.   But I think for now they will be very good on a show type tractor.  

 

I worked on the Special Chrome Hubcap Decal Project today.  

 

Brought in hubcaps and warmed up in house.   Cut out a single horsehead decal and cut back edges to about 1/4 inch from each side of the decal.

 

Cut out newspaper to find center block.  Did this at first and then decided placing a black dot in center with a Sharpie is the best way to locate decal in center.   Decal is 3 inches wide and  3 1/4 long so keep that reference when applying.

 

I slowly applied the first decal on an 8 inch stainless steel hubcap.  The arc of the cap resulted in a couple small buddle lines that I could not smooth out.  

I was more careful to slowly smooth the decal sticky surface with white paper cover on the next three -almost perfect!

 

All in all I think this looks great.   Now the real test will be how long they last on a tractor, UV rays in Sun, etc.

 

Several points.

 

1. Find center and use a black Sharpie dot  to be decal locator.  You could also use a pencil on reverse of decal to locate center to match up if that gives you assistance in matching centers.

 

2. The 8 inch hubcap has more of an arc than the 12 inch due to the difference in size and when applying decal on 8 inch make sure to go slower when laying down the decal and pressing the back of the white cover paper (which is sticky) .  I cut decal paper backer edges to within 1/4 inch of decal.

 

3.I had one decal where the black dots on the wheel came off when the white backer paper was removed.   This may  indicate the need to supply extra black dots with a decal set in case that happens.

 

Edited November 15, 2017 by Lane Ranger

[AMC RULES 37,143]

 Liking them better than the originals Lane.  

[clueless 3,027]

What part did the salt and pepper shakers play?  

[Lane Ranger 11,057]

Propped up the caps!

 

[Vinylguy 4,690]

I made a couple more sets of 4 and added cross hairs to mark the center of the decal.

Should help a bit with the positioning.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

Did your wife know you were using her table as a work bench?

[857 horse 2,581]

OMG,,,,,,,,,,,,,whos got the goods,,????   Where can I get them.....?????????????     

 

LANE !!!!!!!    I'm all ears,,,,,

 

Howard in Virginia

 

[Lane Ranger 11,057]

Attached is a photo my friend Rodney Burger took today of two sets of Wheel Horse Hubcaps.   One is with the decal and one is an original  set.

 

The quality looks pretty good on the decals applied to the Baby Moon type wheel covers.

 

 

 

 

[RubyCon1 63]

How do the moon style caps mount to the WH rims - friction fit ?

[AMC RULES 37,143]

[Lane Ranger 11,057]

 

 

Hubcaps have the style of clips that AMC RULES (Craig)  posted.  four on each hubcap

 

You an see them in this photo.

Edited November 15, 2017 by Lane Ranger

[Tankman 3,520]

Where did the 10" / 12" baby moons come from? Are they readily available?

 

Great artistry applying the decals! 

[Lane Ranger 11,057]

Tankman:   A friend gave me the set of 10 inch chrome hubcaps.  Not sure if they are readily available.

 

[Tankman 3,520]

3 hours ago, Lane Ranger said:

Tankman:   A friend gave me the set of 10 inch chrome hubcaps.  Not sure if they are readily available.

 

Looks like the 10 inch baby moons are readily available. Saw some online $17.50 each.

 

 

Going to look around. Thanks Lane Ranger!

[AMC RULES 37,143]

Could you share here...

your $17.50 link?