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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Chrome or stainless dust caps? 03/08/13 at 03:32:19	Print Post
	I got some dust caps from Kaiser Willys years ago for my '53. They looked like the were stainless or something. So I put them on as they were. After a while, they started rusting up. After cleaning them, I clear coated them. They lasted a bit longer, but I don't like them. Has anyone found a source for real chrome or stainless ones? As you can see, I like my bling on my wheels.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Jeff_M Flatfender Enthusiast Offline Jeepless, but living vicariously through others... Posts: 164 Location: Raymond ME Joined: 02/04/13 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #1 - 03/08/13 at 15:42:17	Print Post
	Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question, except to say that in my 18wheeler bling days, I found that chrome looked better but didn't hold up as well as stainless. What I really want to say is (1) that is one sharp looking Jeep, and (2) don't let Ryan M near it. He may very well steal the top.


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Ryan_M Flatfender Master Owner Member 2012 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline Posts: 1695 Location: Glenburn, ME Joined: 12/29/11 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #2 - 03/08/13 at 16:50:05	Print Post
	Jeff_M wrote on 03/08/13 at 15:42:17: What I really want to say is (1) that is one sharp looking Jeep, and (2) don't let Ryan M near it. He may very well steal the top. That was part of my master plan but I'll have to change things up a bit now that you have destroyed any chance of my surprise attack.

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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #3 - 03/08/13 at 18:14:09	Print Post
	Good thing it is kept in a locked garage that has a guard dog and security system.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Jeff_M Flatfender Enthusiast Offline Jeepless, but living vicariously through others... Posts: 164 Location: Raymond ME Joined: 02/04/13 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #4 - 03/08/13 at 22:03:21	Print Post
	Guard dog? Hah!! No match for this vicious, slathering cur!
	« Last Edit: 03/08/13 at 22:03:49 by Jeff_M »

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Jesse 3A Guru Offline Posts: 298 Location: Hopkins Joined: 11/09/10 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #5 - 03/14/13 at 04:35:44	Print Post
	I've had decent luck polishing stainless stuff, buy a couple and try it out perhaps. -Jesse

	Its a jeep thing, but you would understand if you have ever lost your wallet.
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Chrome or stainless dust caps? Reply #6 - 03/21/13 at 23:03:08	Print Post
	I tried nickel plating them and that didn't work out. So... On to plane B. Some nice chrome center caps. Solved that problem real quick.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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