Centre Caps

Deepseaskateboard

Deepseaskateboard

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My centre caps look like they have been chewed by a labrador after a year long national shortage of slippers.

Any tips on preserving these, or is it a case of regular replacements?

I don’t suppose there are any fancy aftermarket ceramic or metal versions?
 
I bought these - Set of 4 bmw centre wheel cover caps rim badge hub logo emblem https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014W1QI94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XJPdDbPCW727B

They've been on the car for two months now and still look like they did the day I bought them. For the price, I wouldn't care changing them every few months, but it's not looking like I'll need to!
 
They revised the OEM part. The older ones start to bubble after a couple of years but the newer revision have been on my car for 2 years now and still look perfect.
 
R.E92 said:
They revised the OEM part. The older ones start to bubble after a couple of years but the newer revision have been on my car for 2 years now and still look perfect.
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Yeah, really can’t argue with that price
 
You can buy OEM caps on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-4x-BMW-GENUINE-WHEEL-HUB-CAP-CENTRE-BADGE-EMBLEM-ROUNDELS-36136783536/172803786704?hash=item283be887d0:g:dccAAOSwyXhZ13ZN
 
Tinker15 said:
You can buy OEM caps on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-4x-BMW-GENUINE-WHEEL-HUB-CAP-CENTRE-BADGE-EMBLEM-ROUNDELS-36136783536/172803786704?hash=item283be887d0:g:dccAAOSwyXhZ13ZN
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Cheers, although £40 is steep. Floating caps are only £20 more! :driving:
 
They are BMW original, so guess yes. Have been on a few months now and still float like a bee.

Think they are sandard on the 7 series and the like.
 
I just ordered these;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-BMW-M-Sport-Blue-68mm-Wheel-Centre-Caps-10-Pins-for-1-3-5-7-Series-E-F-M-X/312528183160?hash=item48c4219f78:g:mxwAAOSwGEJciZWi
Would have proffered without the M logo.
Reason being i have searched all over for the same replacements i bought a few years ago.
They have a domed plastic shell protecting the badge. But have now discoloured probably due heat.
Nearly everything cheap is just crappy pressed plate alloy that corrodes the first sight of damp or salt.
 
flybobbie said:
I just ordered these;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-BMW-M-Sport-Blue-68mm-Wheel-Centre-Caps-10-Pins-for-1-3-5-7-Series-E-F-M-X/312528183160?hash=item48c4219f78:g:mxwAAOSwGEJciZWi
Would have proffered without the M logo.
Reason being i have searched all over for the same replacements i bought a few years ago.
They have a domed plastic shell protecting the badge. But have now discoloured probably due heat.
Nearly everything cheap is just crappy pressed plate alloy that corrodes the first sight of damp or salt.
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I'd give them a few months before they either fall out or fade :poke:
 
Deepseaskateboard said:
I have just discovered official BMW floating centre caps :oops:

£60 though.... but would look class.
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Ohhh those look nice! Will be sure to pick a set of these up when I change alloys :)
 
R.E92 said:
flybobbie said:
I just ordered these;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-BMW-M-Sport-Blue-68mm-Wheel-Centre-Caps-10-Pins-for-1-3-5-7-Series-E-F-M-X/312528183160?hash=item48c4219f78:g:mxwAAOSwGEJciZWi
Would have proffered without the M logo.
Reason being i have searched all over for the same replacements i bought a few years ago.
They have a domed plastic shell protecting the badge. But have now discoloured probably due heat.
Nearly everything cheap is just crappy pressed plate alloy that corrodes the first sight of damp or salt.
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I'd give them a few months before they either fall out or fade :poke:
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You're right, the cheapo versions are hit and miss for durability. However, if you give them four to five light coats of clear lacquer they will last a lot longer and still cost a hell of a lot less than the official bmw ones do!
 
R.E92 said:
flybobbie said:
I just ordered these;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-BMW-M-Sport-Blue-68mm-Wheel-Centre-Caps-10-Pins-for-1-3-5-7-Series-E-F-M-X/312528183160?hash=item48c4219f78:g:mxwAAOSwGEJciZWi
Would have proffered without the M logo.
Reason being i have searched all over for the same replacements i bought a few years ago.
They have a domed plastic shell protecting the badge. But have now discoloured probably due heat.
Nearly everything cheap is just crappy pressed plate alloy that corrodes the first sight of damp or salt.
Click to expand...

I'd give them a few months before they either fall out or fade :poke:
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Well they have arrived and not too bad. The domed bit is glued on to the plastic backing. Seems quite firm. The edge of the badge you can see the chrome, so i would imagine any damp might attack there first. I might just run some lacquer on the very edge. Or even just a smear of grease.
I did have one idea of using four side badges, attached to old clips. Probably cost the same as original BMW centre caps though.
Just thought the side badges might be better quality than the cap badges.
 
Could go bonkers and buy these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-Set-of-4-Floating-Level-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Caps-65mm-36122455269/283239404057?hash=item41f2625219:g:XC8AAOSwL4tb2w0l
Or make your own with a separate badge and clip.
 
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